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- The importance of building orientation Sun, 17 Jan 21, 10:24pmBuilding orientation to the Sun is important to reduce energy consumption, keeping comfortable and saving money. This article explains how best to get building orientation correct. Through a combination of benefits and opportunities...
- Passive solar home stays naturally cool without AC in Australia Fri, 15 Dec 17, 8:30pmAir conditioning and heating are rarely used at the Summer Beach House, a home in Somers, Australia that uses passive solar principles for thermal comfort year-round...
- Zaha Hadid Architects futuristic KAPSARC named Saudi Arabias smartest building Thu, 26 Oct 17, 8:36pmDespite its name, the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre (KAPSARC) is big on renewable energy, as evidenced by its LEED Platinum certification—the first of Zaha Hadid Architects’ projects to receive the...
- A beautiful perforated facade shields this office from Indias harsh sun Tue, 19 Jul 16, 6:00pmhttps://vimeo.com/173213987 The Punjab Kesari Headquarters is currently under construction, however, the International Property Awards has already designated the design as Winner Best Office Architecture India 2016-7. Set...
- Beautiful perforated facade shields an office from Indias harsh sun Tue, 19 Jul 16, 6:00pmhttps://vimeo.com/173213987 The Punjab Kesari Headquarters is currently under construction, however, the International Property Awards has already designated the design as Winner Best Office Architecture India 2016-7. Set...
- Hip Chasen Residence Boasts an Ultra Tight Envelope That Spares Energy in North Carolina Sat, 22 Dec 12, 6:05amRead the rest of Hip Chasen Residence Boasts an Ultra Tight Envelope That Spares Energy in North Carolina Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Chasen Residence, eco design, green design, in situ studio,...
- Industrial Chic Mishima House is a Sterling Example of Low Budget Urban Housing in Japan Wed, 19 Dec 12, 3:34amRead the rest of Industrial Chic Mishima House is a Sterling Example of Low Budget Urban Housing in Japan Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Daylighting, Japan, Japanese design, Keiji Ashizawa, Mishima...
- 115 West Street: Office With a Lobby Full of Living Trees Receives Green Star SA Certification in South Africa Wed, 5 Dec 12, 2:30amRead the rest of 115 West Street: Office With a Lobby Full of Living Trees Receives Green Star SA Certification in South Africa Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "energy efficiency", Daylighting,...
- 115 West Street Office With a Lobby Full of Living Trees Receives Green Star SA Certification in South Africa Wed, 5 Dec 12, 1:31amRead the rest of 115 West Street Office With a Lobby Full of Living Trees Receives Green Star SA Certification in South Africa Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "energy efficiency", Daylighting, eco...
- Green-Roofed Hydro-Nuclear Headquarters Emerges From Historic Gyeongju in South Korea Tue, 26 Jun 12, 1:28amRead the rest of Green-Roofed Hydro-Nuclear Headquarters Emerges From Historic Gyeongju in South Korea Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "solar energy", "sustainable development", Architecture, Daylighting,...
- Ambient River Bank House Opens Out to a Pine Forest in Montana Thu, 29 Mar 12, 11:22pmRead the rest of Ambient River Bank House Opens Out to a Pine Forest in Montana Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: balance associates architects, Big Sky, eco design, geothermal pumps, green design,...
- Perforated House Questions Architectural Symbolism Fri, 21 Aug 09, 11:00pmPerhaps a home after Howard Roark’s heart, this Australian residence, by Kavellaris Urban Design, asserts that holding onto old architectural aesthetics can be both silly and unsustainable...