Materials Green Architecture
Innovative, sustainable materials and ideas that make a difference in architecture.
Curated by Christiane Burklein
22-01-2021 - Materials
Gitai Architects signs off on a sustainable refurbishment in Paris
Gitai Architects explored sustainable housing possibilities with a complete makeover of one of the classic Haussmann apartment buildings in Paris. Their project aims at functional interior design with elegant wooden cabinetry built into the walls.
14-01-2021 - Materials
Imperial Kiln Museum di Studio Zhu-Pei, history and materials
The Imperial Kiln Museum, designed by Studio Zhu-Pei is located in Jingdezhen, renowned for its Chinese porcelain, stands out for its handmade brick vaults. The architecture is reminiscent of the shape of the kilns and even incorporates archaeological relics in the museum project.
07-01-2021 - Materials
Josep Ferrando Architecture, Sáenz Valiente building, UTDT Buenos Aires
Catalan architecture firm Josep Ferrando has realized the new Sáenz Valiente building for the Torcuato Di Tella University in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With its very clean lines, this mixed-use building won in two categories of the international FAD 2020 awards, one of the most important recognitions for architecture on the Iberian Peninsula. It was also certified with LEED Gold green building rating.
RECENT PROJECTS
26-04-2019 - Materials
GROUP A, renovating the Oostlijn in Amsterdam
Architectural studio GROUP A has recently finished renovating the Oostlijn (East Line) of the Amsterdam Metro.
18-04-2019 - Materials
Blossom Dreams Hotel by Co-Direction Design in China
The team from Co-Direction Design are behind the project for the Blossom Dreams Hotel in Yangshuo County, China.
09-04-2019 - Materials
PMMT has completed Machala Hospital, a fluid hospital
Spanish architectural firm PMMT has built the Machala Hospital in Ecuador.
02-04-2019 - Materials
AVANTO, a storage facility for the Kyrö distillery
The Finnish architecture firm, Avanto Architects, won the competition to design new spaces for the Kyrö distillery in Isokyrö, Finland.
21-03-2019 - Materials
Katie Paterson, First There is a Mountain
First There is a Mountain is a new work by artist and activist Katie Paterson who uses a playful, participatory approach to connect with the general public and get them to explore the wonders of our planet - mountain ranges and it's all taking place on the United Kingdom's coastline.
07-03-2019 - Materials
Villa Stgilat Aiguablava, smart Mediterranean architecture by Enric Ruiz-Geli/Cloud 9
The Stgilat Aiguablava villa, designed by Enric Ruiz-Geli/Cloud 9, is a pilot housing project based on ‘smart’ Mediterranean architecture.
