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Design Strategies That Control Indoor Climate Without Over-Reliance on HVAC

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Proper insulationespecially in walls, roofs, and floorsprevents unwanted heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter, reducing energy use. Green Roofs, Living Walls, and Eco-Friendly Features Green roofs and living walls insulate naturally, reducing heat absorption in summer and heat loss in winter.

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Orasteig – Social Housing // NERMA LINSBERGER ZTGMBH

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Creating high quality housing this building is structured with atriums and cuttings towards the outside as well as the inside, opening up the structure and providing inevitable lighting. Guaranteeing a higher comfort of living, pitched roofs were abstained from on the attic floors. © NERMA LINSBERGER ZTGMBH. © NERMA LINSBERGER ZTGMBH.

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Construction reaches roof levels of landmark development above Hong Kong’s High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus by Zaha Hadid Architects

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Construction works have reached roof level at the new 3.2 The top of each tower tapers inward to reduce their perceived volume while the façade’s vertical shading pleats extend over each rooftop, creating ‘halos’ that shelter roof terraces and sky gardens. million sq.

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Sub-Centre Library, Beijing China

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Sub-Centre Library, Beijing Smart Building Development, China, Chinese Architecture, Architect, Design Images. Construction started in 2020 and since then, the roof has been put in place and the tall glass enclosure, up to 16 meters, is currently under installation. The roof also has an overhang to reduce solar gain.

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Foster + Partners completes ICÔNE in Luxembourg

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” Photo © Nigel Young Geoffroy Bertrand, Country Director, BESIX RED Luxembourg, said: “As a forerunner in this field, ICÔNE is a ‘smart building’ dedicated to the wellbeing of its occupants. ” ICÔNE is located in Belval, a new city quarter combining research, education, leisure and commerce.

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Back to Basics: Bioclimatic Design, Learning from History to Build For The Future

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A pavilion-inspired residence, its design captures the essence of the region’s volcanic history with a seemingly heavy yet uncannily light floating roof that promotes cross ventilation. Yet bioclimatic architecture is not always about the inhabitants of the building, they can also resolve issues that occur on a broader societal scale.

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Out Of The Box Architecture Trends In 2023!

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Trends such as biophilic design, smart buildings, and modular construction are shaping the future of the architecture industry, pushing boundaries and creating spaces that are functional, beautiful, and environmentally conscious. For example, parks, gardens, green roofs and walls, and natural water features.