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- Transforming veil shields UAE medical center from thermal fluctuations Wed, 15 Jun 16, 1:30amThis unusual medical center planned for Al Ain, the fourth largest city in the United Arab Emirates, includes a large tower wrapped in a transforming veil that helps balance the region's dramatic thermal fluctuations...
- Innovative sun-shading system tops Vancouver’s sweeping South Creek Landing building Tue, 3 Nov 15, 5:00amCombining concrete, metal and glass, the building evokes some of the expressionist principles of Erich Mendelsohn's Dynamism. The free-form steel spandrels reference the nearby road bridgehead site, act as privacy screens...
- This building’s geometric facade transforms to regulate daylight Fri, 17 Jul 15, 7:54amOne of the building's most important features is the responsive facade made of perforated metal screens-1600 in total-which reference the site and regulate the amount of natural light reaching the interior...
- This building’s amazing facade transforms to regulate daylight Fri, 17 Jul 15, 2:37amOne of the building's most important features is the responsive facade made of perforated metal screens-1600 in total-which reference the site and regulate the amount of natural light reaching the interior...
- Climate-responsive university building meets Denmark’s strict new building codes Fri, 17 Jul 15, 12:30amOne of the building's most important features is the responsive facade made of perforated metal screens-1600 in total-which reference the site and regulate the amount of natural light reaching the interior...
- Cellular Morphology Facade uses design to allow buildings to adapt to different climatic conditions Sat, 4 Apr 15, 5:30amThe building's facade retrofitted with a new skin consists of multiple hexagonal components controlled through an algorithm that alters its density and attraction...
- Thomas Phifer and Partners wins 2015 AIA award for LEED Gold Utah courthouse design Fri, 23 Jan 15, 3:30amLEED Gold-certified United States Courthouse in Salt Lake City, by Thomas Phifer and Partners has received 2015 AIA Institute Honor Award for Architecture for its role as civic landmark and environmentally conscious design...
- LEED-certified Miami Beach Convention Center’s responsive facade emulates the nearby ocean Wed, 7 Jan 15, 1:30amThe new design takes its inspiration from the ocean, emulating the movement of coral reefs, waves, and manta rays. Media sculptures located in the new grand lobby of the center reference fan corals, and incorporate digital...
- Atkins’ H2 low carbon building is an “ecological sandwich” in China Fri, 5 Dec 14, 5:00pmThe newly opened TEDA H2 Building in China is the world-first low-carbon building that has been accredited with four green building certificates: the US LEED (Gold), Chinese 3-Star, Japanese CASBEE (S Class) and the British...
- Tiny 100% Solar-Powered Maison Reciprocity House Shines at the Solar Decathlon Europe Tue, 8 Jul 14, 7:13amThe home is based on designing row house neighborhoods that have a minimal environmental impact. Built as an affordable multi-story house, Maison Reciprocity is organized around a central Container for High-performance Operation,...
- Low-Impact Maison Reciprocity Home Boasts a “Living” Brise-Soleil Modular Building Shell Tue, 8 Jul 14, 5:00amThe home is based on designing row house neighborhoods that have a minimal environmental impact. Built as an affordable multi-story house, Maison Reciprocity is organized around a central Container for High-performance Operation,...
- Low Impact Maison Reciprocity Home Boasts a “Living” Brise-Soleil Modular Building Shell Thu, 13 Mar 14, 1:20amThe concept is based on designing row house neighborhoods that have a minimal environmental impact. Built as an affordable multi-story house, Maison Reciprocity will be organized around a central Container for High-performance...
- Jean Nouvel’s Stunning Museum Façade Dilates to Let in Daylight Fri, 17 Sep 10, 3:00pmFrance’s longstanding relationship with Islamic culture is embodied in Jean Nouvel’s stunning Institut du Monde Arabe. The visionary design surprised the 19 donor nations when they first saw the concept in the...