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- Mixed-use complex aims to minimize heat gain with greenery in Saudi Arabia Tue, 27 Aug 19, 1:30amIn a bid to keep the notorious heat of Saudi Arabia at bay, Istanbul- and London-based architectural firm Avci Architects has created an upscale, mixed-use complex in the coastal city of Al Khobar that is carefully oriented...
- This plant-covered house in Indonesia has a "second skin" that helps keep the interior cool Tue, 3 Apr 18, 8:54amNestled in a densely populated residential area of West Jakarta, Indonesia, the Pedongkelan-YN house provides a quiet tropical oasis in the midst of the surrounding city...
- New Mexico Highlands University Student Centre Responds to Desert Climate with a Sun-Tracking Louvered Facade Thu, 1 Aug 13, 2:30amWork began on the new Student Centre in 2010 and it was just recently completed this summer under the guidance of Diamond Schmitt Architects and aided by Studio Southwest Architects...
- Low-Impact Tanderra House is Tucked into the Landscape of Victoria, Australia Sat, 23 Mar 13, 3:04amRead the rest of Low-Impact Tanderra House is Tucked into the Landscape of Victoria, Australia Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", australia, earth bermed, earth bermed home,...
- First Phase of Aedas’ Seaside Eco-Resort Opens in Guangdong, China Tue, 5 Feb 13, 3:35amAedas recently announced the completion of the first phase of its seaside eco-resort at Huidong, Guangdong, China. The natural setting of this seaside town, located 40 miles from Shenzhen, is the perfect ambiance for the...
- [BP] Architectures’ M9-C is an Integrated, Energy-Efficient Mixed-Use Housing Development in Paris Fri, 2 Nov 12, 12:57amRead the rest of [BP] Architectures’ M9-C is an Integrated, Energy-Efficient Mixed-Use Housing Development in Paris Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: aluminum shutters, Architecture, carbon...
- [BP] Architectures’ M9-C Development is an Integrative, Energy-Efficient Mixed-Use Facility in Paris Fri, 2 Nov 12, 12:57amRead the rest of [BP] Architectures’ M9-C Development is an Integrative, Energy-Efficient Mixed-Use Facility in Paris Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: aluminum shutters, Architecture, carbon...
- Temporary Sacred Heart School in Tokyo is Totally Reusable Wed, 3 Aug 11, 11:54pmRead the rest of Temporary Sacred Heart School in Tokyo is Totally Reusable Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: circular design, eco design, engawa, green design, International School of Sacred Heart,...
- Parasitic Vertical Upside-Down Casino Latches onto the Hoover Dam Tue, 19 Jul 11, 4:10amRead the rest of Parasitic Vertical Upside-Down Casino Latches onto the Hoover Dam Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", carbon fiber, carbon fibre, colorado river, eco design,...
- The Lovely Villas Taribini is the Epitome of Warm Sustainable Ambience Fri, 27 May 11, 2:04amRead the rest of The Lovely Villas Taribini is the Epitome of Warm Sustainable Ambience Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "energy efficiency", ambience, eco design, green design, local materials,...
- The Lovely Villa Taribini is the Epitome of Warm Sustainable Ambience Fri, 27 May 11, 2:04amRead the rest of The Lovely Villa Taribini is the Epitome of Warm Sustainable Ambience Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "energy efficiency", ambience, eco design, green design, local materials, natural...
- MVRDV’s Shenzhen Guosen Tower Is A Giant Energy Efficient Chinese Lantern Thu, 24 Mar 11, 1:54amRead the rest of MVRDV’s Shenzhen Guosen Tower Is A Giant Energy Efficient Chinese Lanternhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...
- Lattice-Pattern Dome is a Beacon of Passive Indigenous Design for New Parliament Building In U.A.E. Sat, 29 Jan 11, 4:45amRead the rest of Lattice-Pattern Dome is a Beacon of Passive Indigenous Design for New Parliament Building In U.A.E.http://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...
- Eliosolar Thermal Shades Provide Solar Hot Water for a New LA Home Wed, 19 Jan 11, 9:00amA new house being built in Los Angeles next to the Hollywood sign will feature Eliosolar‘s multi-tasking thermal shades, which provide solar hot water for domestic use and radiant floor heating...