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- Bioclimatic home curves for optimal daylighting and views in Chile Tue, 30 Apr 19, 5:30amIn an effort to beat the intense Chilean heat without compromising views of Santiago, local architectural firm Biourban Arquitectos has designed a bioclimatic home in La Reina that combines passive solar principles with high...
- A Tesla solar cell roof rotates to naturally cool this desert home in Iran Thu, 10 Aug 17, 7:30pmTesla is revolutionizing the way we power and build our homes - and architects are taking note. Hot on the heels of Tesla’s eagerly awaited solar roof, Tehran-based BMDesign Studios designed Alavi House - a home for Isfahan,...
- Brilliant Tesla solar cell roof rotates to naturally cool proposed desert home in Iran Thu, 10 Aug 17, 7:30pmTesla appears to be taking aim at revolutionizing homeownership and architects are taking note. Hot on the heels of Tesla’s eagerly awaited solar roof, Tehran-based BMDesign Studios created Alavi House, a home in Isfahan,...
- Beautiful Double Skin Shields China’s Solar-Powered Green Energy Lab from the Harsh Sun Wed, 12 Jun 13, 11:27pmThe three story building has a perimeter of balconies that helped to reduce the building's energy consumption. In winter, heating expenses are curtailed thanks to the solar heat collected on the balconies, whereas in summer,...
- Gorgeous Double Skin Shields China’s Solar-Powered Green Energy Lab from the Harsh Sun Wed, 12 Jun 13, 11:27pmThe three story building has a perimeter of balconies that helped to reduce the building's energy consumption. In winter, heating expenses are curtailed thanks to the solar heat collected on the balconies, whereas in summer,...
- 2-22 Office Building is a Glass-Encased High-Performance Landmark in Montreal Thu, 12 Apr 12, 5:00amRead the rest of 2-22 Office Building is a Glass-Encased High-Performance Landmark in Montreal Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "office building", "sustainable architecture", 2-22, Ædifica, double...
- Glittering, Origami-Inspired High-Rise Pops Up in Paris Fri, 13 Jan 12, 12:20amRead the rest of Glittering, Origami-Inspired High-Rise Pops Up in Paris Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Arc de triomphe, Barclay's Capital, double skin, eco design, Eiffel Tower, green design,...
- Architem’s Trois-Rivières Amphitheater Has a Facade That Ripples Like Red Waves Wed, 20 Apr 11, 2:45amRead the rest of Architem’s Trois-Rivières Amphitheater Has a Facade That Ripples Like Red Waveshttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...