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

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These systems draw in warm air, pass it over water-saturated pads to cool it, and then distribute the cooled air throughout the building. Similarly, thermal mass, a foundational concept of bioclimatic architecture, refers to the ability of a material to absorb, store and later release heat. Photos by Philipp Obkircher.

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

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Known for its elegant and innovative designs , the pioneering firm harnesses hybrid sustainable materials and smart building systems. This elegant complex includes rehearsal spaces and public zones in addition to a central performance area, celebrating the sense in which theatre is a community. Ingrid van der Heijden.

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Architecture Articles: Building Design

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Difference between carbon neutrality and net zero Mackintosh Building Glasgow School of Art RICS and YouGov survey 2022 Next generation of knowledge work: hybrid workplaces Data-Informed Design for the User Experience at Work The fluid, sustainable future of retail Designing for Extra Care: What Can Covid Teach Us? Do We Need Libraries?