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Nhà Tú Garden by Long Nguyen Design

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Layer-on-Layer Design Moreover, the inclusion of an infinity pool stretching across the front facade not only served as a visual centerpiece but also played a vital role in temperature regulation, mitigating heat radiation from the street into the building.

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Architectural Resilience: Designing for Extreme Weather Conditions in the Southwest Desert

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Passive Design Principles Shapeshifter by OPA , Reno, Nevada Passive design principles lie at the core of desert architecture, and involve leveraging natural elements to regulate temperature and minimize energy consumption. Louvered façades can regulate light and temperature, while also adding architectural interest.

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Raising the Benchmark: 7 Ways Architects Are Elevating the High-Rise in 2023

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Swaths of insulated glass break up the expanses of white concrete panels and place the stunning exterior plantscape center stage throughout the minimalist interior. Yet this new, 19-floor intervention is visually harmonious with its context. The tower’s orientation was deftly orchestrated to maximize natural light and ventilation.

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HawkinsBrown renovates Reading offices to create a "connection to nature"

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The two buildings are connected by a bridge The glass and metal structures of the existing buildings have been treated internally with wooden panelling, which complements new wooden seating areas and nooks.

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Young Architect Guide: Daylighting, a Fundamental Pillar of Contemporary Design

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Clear glass lets in more light and heat, while low-E (low-emissivity) coatings can reduce heat gain while maintaining substantial daylight. In contrast, darker surfaces absorb more light, which may contribute to thermal regulation but might necessitate additional artificial lighting. Photographs by Roman Keller.

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Forest retreat in Valle de Bravo includes stone and laminated timber

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The constant visual connection with the forest, as well as the quiet it provides, contributes to the tranquil atmosphere of the space," said CF Taller de Arquitectura and Merodio Arquitectos. A glass-enclosed courtyard holds a tree. This ensures that the living spaces can open out to the home's backyard without any elevation change.

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Zaha Hadid Architects completes dune-like Beeah Headquarters in Sharjah

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Zaha Hadid Architects took visual cues from undulating desert dunes when creating the sinuous headquarters for environmental management company Beeah Group in Sharjah , United Arab Emirates. It is clad in glass fibre-reinforced concrete. Glazing is limited to limit solar gain. An auditorium is among the facilities inside.

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