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Integrating Services and Environmental Control

SW Oregon Architect

Neglecting to adequately account for and integrate these systems can lead to inefficient and problematic buildings. Diagramming the essential disciplines of each system; that is, diagramming their controlling characteristics vis-à-vis organization of spaces. Engineering is not one thing and design another.

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SAL floating public building by SOUR

aasarchitecture

Building on a site that is at high risk of and requires extensive ground improvements, how might we create a substructure that is naturally isolated from earthquake loads, floods, and rising sea levels? Is it possible to have a building with no foundation?

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Most Architecture creates micro factory with "everything on display" for Charge Cars

Deezen

The building is arranged around the workshop The facility in Stockley Close, west London, was designed around the idea of promoting a connection between Charge Cars' clients and the engineers building and customising the cars. Using this pallet we also wanted to make an impactful design statement on entry to the building.

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Shenzhen Chuanbu Street Experimental School by Aedas

aasarchitecture

Designed by Aedas Executive Director Kelvin Hu and Shenzhen WOWA International Engineering and Design Co., The teaching buildings are located on the east side to maximise sunlight. The overall U-shaped layout of the teaching buildings opens up towards the city, symbolising a campus filled with knowledge.

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Innovation Partnership School Buildings by OMA

aasarchitecture

The Amsterdam government has initiated the Innovation Partnership School Buildings program to build nine to thirty “highquality, flexible and sustainable” schools in ten years. The biobased walls – made with carbon absorbing raw materials – are lighter and require less energy for transportation.

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Field Hockey Stadium by Archi-Tectonics

aasarchitecture

The roof hovers about a meter above the building, creating a natural draft that brings cool air over the spectators. The double curved glass facade encloses the lobby, supported by engineered hardwood and steel structure that creates a dramatic interplay of light and shadow.

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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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Complementing the unique geometry of West Kowloon Terminus, the development’s composition maximizes outdoor public space and enhances natural ventilation throughout the district, as well as contributes to preventing each tower from being overlooked by its neighbouring building.

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