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UNStudio wins competition for NION

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NION will be one of the most sustainable office buildings in Germany. Overall concept breaks new, sustainable ground both technically and architecturally and incorporates ESG objectives and highly efficient, resource-saving technology. The sustainable concept for NION further responds intelligently to the weather and actual demand.

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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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Weitblick Innovation Campus // Sehw Architektur

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Building volume and location The building providing modern working environments is the first component of the emerging innovation park in Augsburg, a place bringing together the worlds of work and research. Consequently, its concept is aimed at start-ups and companies from the research and tech sectors. © Sehw Architektur.

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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.

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