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

Architizer

At its core, bioclimatic architecture is guided by the local environment, incorporating intricate yet traditional ecological principles into the initial planning process of architecture. This principle revolves around the strategic use of openings, such as windows, doors and vents, to promote the movement of air through buildings.

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UNStudio wins competition for NION

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It incorporates a photovoltaic facade, rainwater management, geothermal heating and cooling (30%-40% cooling / 70% heating), smart building management, demand-based air conditioning and LED lighting, energy recuperating elevators, e-charging stations with intelligent load management and green and open work environments.

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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

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Green building approaches often promote placing construction projects in areas with minimal environmental imprint while considering the occupants’ public transportation proximity, green space accessibility, and staying away from sensitive ecological zones.

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BEEAH Group’s new headquarters by Zaha Hadid Architects

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With their new headquarters, BEEAH demonstrates how technology can scale sustainable impact and ultimately serve as a blueprint for tomorrow’s smart, sustainable cities. Visitors enter beneath the 15-metre high dome which further enhances natural ventilation and allows passive daylight to enter the building. Photo © Hufton+Crow.

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BEEAH Headquarters by Zaha Hadid Architects

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With their new headquarters, BEEAH demonstrates how technology can scale sustainable impact and ultimately serve as a blueprint for tomorrow’s smart, sustainable cities. Visitors enter beneath the 15-metre high dome which further enhances natural ventilation and allows passive daylight to enter the building. Photo © Hufton+Crow.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment.

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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. Size: 300,000 sqft – 500,000 sqft. Budget: 10M – 50M. Text description provided by the architects.