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Sustainable design and solutions focusing on the environment, architecture with a “green” heart.
27-12-2023 - Sustainable Architecture
Tarabot by theOtherDada: Biodiversity and sustainability at the Jameel Arts Centre for COP28
Tarabot: Weaving A Living Forum, inspired by an idea by architect Adib Dada of studioOtherDada in Beirut, is a sustainable pavilion inaugurated during COP28 at the Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai. Made with locally sourced materials such as clay, mycelium, date palm waste and upcycled fabric, the pavilion incarnates a circular, ecological ethic and promotes biodiversity.
13-12-2023 - Sustainable Architecture
The Pyramid of Tirana: transforming a historic monument
Dutch architectural practice MVRDV has completed an important project transforming an old monument in the Albanian capital. A facility opened in 1988 as a museum about the dictator Enver Hoxha has now been given new life as a vibrant cultural centre and educational facility in the heart of Tirana, demonstrating the great potential of historic constructions in Brutalist style.
15-11-2023 - Sustainable Architecture
Helvetia, Austin Maynard Architects’ sustainable home in Fitzroy, Melbourne
Located on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD or Central Business District, Fitzroy used to be a degraded suburb but has evolved into a trendy district first made popular by artists, combining history with urban chic. In this eclectic neighbourhood stands Helvetia, a Victorian terraced home renovated by Austin Maynard Architects. After being converted into a boarding-house with a fragmented layout, Helvetia has undergone a new metamorphosis incarnating the ideals of sustainability, practicality and beauty.
RECENT PROJECTS
09-01-2018 - Sustainable Architecture
Plastic Islands, an installation by Luz Interruptus
The battle continues against the plastic that is polluting our planet and threatening to stifle the Pacific Ocean.
04-01-2018 - Sustainable Architecture
Anonyme, 3579 Flowers, a truly green project
With 3579 Flowers, the French firm of architects Anonyme designed a project that redevelops a building on Raoul Dufy street in Paris thanks to the intelligent use of vertical gardens.
28-12-2017 - Sustainable Architecture
Siri House, renovation in Bangkok by IDIN Architects
The team from IDIN Architects is behind the renovation of two commercial buildings in Bangkok, Thailand to create a jewellery business on the ground floor and apartments for the owner's family.
21-12-2017 - Sustainable Architecture
Post Ranch, green accommodation in California
The mission of Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California combines the guest's desire for wellbeing with a sustainable facility and everything it offers.
18-12-2017 - Sustainable Architecture
Our Tampines Hub in Singapore by DP Architects
Our Tampines Hub (OTH) is a pioneering model in Singapore designed by DP Architects in close collaboration with the local community and the stakeholders.
14-12-2017 - Sustainable Architecture
Nerma Linsberger and M Grund Social Housing
The Austrian architect Nerma Linsberger has won the American Architecture Prize 2017 (Social Housing category) with her project called Mühlgrund.
