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Targeting Net Zero: The Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center

Architizer

The way in which buildings, their systems and the environment interact is a complex equation that culminates in a calculated Energy Use Index (EUI) for any given project, which can vary over the course of its lifespan. Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center © nARCHITECTS. A shaded porch creates a constant interplay of shifting shadows.

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Muda Architects completes circular museum dedicated to traditional Chinese medicine

Deezen

Its circular form spans land and water and is designed by Muda Architects as a giant Taiji diagram, or yin-yang symbol, to represent the philosophy of holistic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Muda Architects' use of white aluminium panels on the exterior is repeated on the interior and contrasted by warm-toned hardwood flooring.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

SW Oregon Architect

It has provided eligible individuals ever since with the opportunity to live independently, but in an environment that provides support activities such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. The repetitive nature of lift-slab construction made it especially efficient and economical for constructing buildings with multiple floors.

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Shenzhen Zhuxi Building by Aedas

aasarchitecture

‘The design is a low-carbon live-work environment that integrates art and nature, which is slated to be a new urban landmark for the city.’ The retail element is designed in the low zone to enable a convenient access to the community, while the office is designed in the middle zone to create a workplace embraced by nature.

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Neri Oxman launches New York practice in Foster + Partners-designed studio

Deezen

She said that the space was meant to facilitate the actualisation of her The Krebs Cycle of Creativity – a rendition of German-British scientist Hans Krebs' diagram depicting stages of energy generation in organisms. Opposite the windows are a series of "capsules" that are heavily mechanized and can be used to simulate natural environments.

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Fans of Brick, Eat Your Hearts Out at This Suburban Renovation in Beijing

Dwell

Wood, glass, concrete, and other natural materials reflect the mountain environment, and the red brick elements echo the materiality of the original building. We wanted to use topography and vegetation to soften the edges of the building and add a wild, natural feeling.

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10 Design wins competition for Dongguan University of Technology in China

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Nick Cordingley, Design Partner commented: “Our design for the new campus is deeply rooted in the natural environment of the site, offering a people-oriented, sustainable and technology-driven campus. Image © 10 Design. This new gateway to the campus will provide improved access to Dongguan and become a new landmark in the city.