158 search results for Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology (VLEST)

… Strandkai 120457 Hamburg … The Unilever headquarters for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland occupies a prominent site along the … route from the city center to new waterfront landmarks—such as the cruise ship terminal and … By elevating the upper floors, the design transforms the ground level into a seamless extension of … realm, returning much of the site—externally and via a central atrium—to the city. The atrium serves … public and private spaces, fostering meetings and collaboration. Bridges, ramps, and stairs linking … Expansive views of the harbor, ships, sky, and HafenCity reinforce a strong connection to the site, … architecture encourages spontaneous interaction and collective work. Level 1 The project reflects a … activated concrete ceilings provide cooling, and primary energy use was designed to remain below 100 … lighting system supplements natural daylight and cuts energy consumption by over 70% compared to … EcoLabel in Gold, recognizing its innovative and environmentally responsible approach. Section AA … like a translucent second skin, appears light and dynamic, responding to shifting daylight. As one … a double façade, it combines innovation with performance. The outer membrane protects operable … while a minimal structure of cables, rods, and wind suction cables maintains transparency and … daylightoptimization innovation energyefficiency sustainability innovativematerials … a holistic approach to sustainability while forging a strong connection to its surroundings. …

… Aibling features thermal baths, wellness areas, and outdoor pools with certain programs housed in … Spa in Bad Aibling was built between 2005 and 2007, as the spa town—located 60 km southeast of … with new thermal baths, wellness areas, and outdoor pools. These additions reinforce Bad Aibling’s … local tradition while appealing to both locals and visitors. Level 1 To meet requirements for water … privacy, and indoor climate, the various pools and treatment areas are housed in separate, … call the winter garden. Seemingly scattered at random, these domed cabinets are in fact intricately … network of energy considerations, structural demands, and user needs, unified by a pool deck that … tranquil setting with multiple bathing options and access to the domes, outdoor pools, and saunas, … has its own identity shaped by varying natural and artificial light, materials, water features, and … separation between the domes, hall, restaurant, and lounging areas to optimize comfort and energy … it from the domes—where water surfaces and humidity are concentrated—the design creates a warm, … hub connecting visitors to the existing indoor and outdoor sauna areas. It also serves as the … annex. Reclining beds are available both here and on the upper floor, offering serene spaces for … rest and rejuvenation. …

… a contemporary public building embedded in the landscape that strengthens the relationship between … the existing bathing complex as an open and accessible environment with a strong focus on spatial … clarity sustainability and long term use. … while largely preserving the outdoor pool landscape. The architecture is embedded in the sloping … levels that open views toward the old town and Fortress Rosenberg while maintaining a low and … that connects indoor pools outdoor pools sauna and gastronomy in a logical and easily readable way. … hall is conceived as a differentiated spatial landscape with distinct zones for sport learning … The building is based on a hybrid concrete and timber structure designed for material efficiency … Energy demand is minimized through compact form earth coupling high performance envelopes and … with photovoltaic systems. The project aims for a fully regenerative and potentially energy positive … by efficient ventilation water management and renewable heat generation. Overall the design … spatial clarity environmental performance and a durable architectural expression suitable for long … lowenergy publicspace sustainability …

… Landkreis Neuburg-Schrobenhausen … Behnisch Architekten with ALN Architekturbüro and Leinhäupl + Neuber … Public Secondary School Neuburg an der Donau (formerly Paul-Winter School) is designed around the … This circulation space offers orientation and fosters communication. The facility also includes a … gymnasium with two courts and outdoor playing fields, a cafeteria, and spaces for full-day care. … city gates, near the historic Sternschanze star fort on Neuburg’s southern edge. Set within a varied … to southeast, blending into the historic and natural context. The building is broken into smaller … spine, the “school street.” These clusters form courtyards and create a layout analogos to a … assemblies, parent meetings, lectures, and student performances. Designed as an open, spacious … level with the playground level, creating informal gathering areas that promote communication and a … community. Level 1 Subject-specific classrooms and labs are located in dedicated wings at entrance … toward the main entrance, where the auditorium and middle school courtyard are arranged across two … outdoors, connecting all the school buildings and facilities with one another. Along this … library, multi-purpose rooms, music spaces, and after-school care—flexibly arranged to support … to support educational activities, adaptable for everyday learning. The yard opens toward green … sunlight in the south, supporting both learning and recreation. Throughout the school, strong visual … and spatial connections to the surrounding landscape foster a continuous flow between indoor and … wraps the building like a curtain of glass, reinforcing the sense of an open, interconnected …

… construction phase) Fraunhofer Institut, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (2nd construction phase) … four-court sports hall with research facilities and outdoor sports areas. It responds to a … heterogeneous urban and landscape context with a … functionality with sensitivity to its landscape setting. Site Plan Located at the edge of … sports hall, additional indoor sports areas, and future research institutes into a cohesive … while adjacent institutes support sports science research. Given the open, landscape-dominated … the design avoids a monolithic structure and instead organizes functions into interconnected … building mass, creating entrances, terraces, and sheltered outdoor spaces. The main hall forms the … the northwest, accessible from both the street and parking areas via a generous external staircase … access spectator areas, sports facilities, and secondary functions. A multifunctional hall and VIP … on the upper level, while changing rooms and service spaces are efficiently arranged at ground … are carefully integrated into the existing landscape, preserving mature trees and extending the … open space to the north accommodates parking and event use, supporting flexible activities and … flows. The structural concept is based on a reinforced concrete skeleton with large-span timber … main hall, enabling column-free spaces. The energy concept combines passive and active strategies, … natural ventilation, district heating, and demand-based ventilation for event scenarios. … healthyenvironments wellbeing humanescale energyefficiency sustainability innovation publicspace …

… Vulkanstraße 1808048 ZurichSwitzerland … user-oriented design. The new changing and community facility at Juchhof 3 in Zurich serves as a … simple yet innovative architectural solutions and providing insights that can be applied to other … to create structures that are more sustainable and innovative? To what extent does a holistic … attractive buildings that are more efficient and, at the same time, more diverse? 1. Build only what … sides. Shower units are arranged back-to-back, and the warmest and most private areas are located at … occupies the northwest corner of the site and uses the natural topography to ensure flood protection … steps offers a view over the playing fields and forecourt. The section and floor plan of the … unit are deliberately simple, allowing for direct access to all rooms, while supporting a very … concept. Skylights bring in natural light and induce ventilation. 3. Build in line with the life … robust, low-maintenance construction uses tried-and-tested materials to enhance the service life of … properties. Solid, untreated timber elements form the roof as well as the exterior and changing-room … wet areas are brick-built, while the floor slab and foundations are waterproof reinforced concrete … high heat-storage capacity. The structure’s form is an archetypical barn, not only works with … but also creates a subtle sense of intimacy and familiarity. 4. Build with minimal technology: … remain transparent in terms of their function and use. Power is supplied by a PV system on the roof, … operated windows. 5. Take responsibility for what you build: The interplay of simple solutions gives … a high degree of ecological, economic and social quality, the building can be used and maintained in … daylightoptimization wood circulareconomy energyefficiency humanescale greeninfrastructure …

… With our new name Behnisch Architekturbüro and the launch of behnisch.com, we mark an important step … our identity as one office, presenting our work and approach in a more unified way. Both reflect a … commitment to sustainability, transparency, and sharing knowledge.The new website is conceived as an … together our projects, people, processes, and research in a clear and intuitive structure, designed … use.Sustainability is at the center of the platform. An expanded series of detailed case studies … into design strategies, environmental concepts, and the measurable impact of our projects. These are … which brings together research, publications, and insights developed within the office, alongside … designed to reveal connections across projects and ideas. Through fluid navigation and closely … users can move between projects, themes, and typologies, from cultural and educational buildings to … facilities. This allows ideas, collaborations, and developments to be understood across different … digital experience. The website includes an energy saving mode that reduces data usage and energy … is not a static portfolio but a working platform for clients, collaborators, researchers, and a … insight into the thinking behind our projects and creates space to explore the topics that continue … to shape our practice.For more details, the full …

… Behnisch Architekturbüro's new building for the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in … has an explicitly welcoming appearance, and its visual form reinforces the idea of an open, … River, this institutional structure is a landmark feature of the cityscape that can be seen for … miles and a powerful symbol of Heidelberg’s established status as a center for science. … off the ground. Its thirteen floors and some 6,000 square meters of floor space will provide future … of the institute’s scientific approach and a fresh take on interdisciplinary research work. In … facilities, essential auxiliary spaces, and technical areas, the design includes offices, seminar … and meeting rooms, workshops, a cafeteria, and an underground car park. Site Plan Set apart by its … is horizontally articulated by the white bands of the visible ceiling slabs, a conscious design … with numerous balconies and roof terraces formed by cantilevered projections. The sixth floor is set … subtly calibrating the building’s proportions and providing the institute with a roof garden. A … the waste heat produced by the laboratories and servers and activation of the building envelope … it is accessible via a spacious open staircase and is connected to the existing building via a … including staff offices, common areas, and communication zones, predicated on a variety of spatial … The outdoor concept devised by Glück Landschaftsarchitektur links the campus with the Neckar … landscape, creating attractive spots where … laboratory healthcare …

… Landeshauptstadt München … a double sports hall, a children’s house, and an underground parking facility. It is situated south … the Olympic Park, where a new center for living, knowledge, business, and culture is taking shape. … end of the complex on Infanteriestraße stands the sports hall, followed by the slightly set-back, … school, and finally the adjacent house for children to the south. Together, their differentiated … create a street wall that shields the buildings and outdoor spaces from the noise of … three sections is accessed separately from the forecourt, whose mature trees help anchor the complex … room can also be used by local sports clubs and residents outside school hours. Site Plan & Level 0 … the building, this space provides both vertical and horizontal circulation and offers clear visual … on the ground floor, including the dining hall and an adjoining multipurpose room, the kitchen wing, … two all-day care rooms, a team room, and two group or inclusion rooms, all organized around a shared … accommodates a variety of break-time, learning, and leisure activities, fostering interaction and … roofscape is embedded in dense greenery and accommodates the school garden, areas for small events, … into the facade enhance the building’s energy-efficient daylight and climate concept. Together with … movable sunshades, they prevent direct sunlight and reduce summer heat gain. By reflecting and …

… a future-oriented campus dedicated to lifelong and self-determined learning, meaningful work, and … Group Campus, we have designed a sustainable place for intergenerational exchange and coexistence. … building fosters activity, interaction, and discovery, offering ample space for experimentation and … one roof: a daycare center, school, workshops and creative labs, a digital learning center, health … the scheme, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces. Level 1-3 At the heart of the building, … the central agora serves as a meeting place and venue for community events. Open to the surrounding … access to all parts of the building. Designed for long-term adaptability, the sustainable structure … can be easily adjusted to both seasonal changes and the evolving needs of its users. The upper … spaces that extend onto broad terraces — places for relaxation, outdoor learning, and potential … adjust to climatic changes: it relies less on energy consumption and more on thoughtful … elements, responds to the path of the sun and can also be seasonally adapted. In winter, clear films … drawn across the facade preheat incoming air for natural ventilation. This makes our commitment to … sustainability an element of the everyday for users and visitors … daylightoptimization innovation lowenergy publicspace sustainability wood humanescale …

… faculty offices, administrative space, and the law library under one roof, the John and Frances … Angelos Law Center serves as both a functional and symbolic hub, defining the School of Law as an … prominent intersection of Mount Royal Avenue and Charles Street, it offers state-of-the-art teaching … while fostering an interactive environment for collaboration between students and faculty. … of one of Baltimore’s great urban thoroughfares and immediately adjacent to the Jones Falls … Its strategic location establishes a prominent and highly visible threshold to the campus and the … of Baltimore’s commitment to urban renewal and development. The new Law Center maximizes natural … distributing spaces to optimize thermal comfort based on function and occupancy. It conserves and … resources as feasible, and utilizes a flexible and highly efficient façade system to support these … to the cycles of nature (light, air, water) and to other people in the building. Level 1, 6, 12 The … building program—classroom facilities, offices, and the law library. The void space between these … public space, in which vertical circulation, informal meeting areas, and collaborative workspaces … through the use of three basic facade systems. For the office and classroom spaces, operable punched … innovation sustainability energyefficiency innovativematerials …

… The new building for the Ludwig-Weber School provides an attractive learning environment for two … Not Alone,” the building provides the bedrock for a vibrant school community, offering a wide range … of learning landscapes, open interior spaces, and … that promotes inclusiveness, diversity, and integration while acting as a focal point for the … the two-class elementary school, its cafeteria, and facilities for a full-day program in accordance … approach. The new three-story building blends effortlessly into its context yet retains a strong … a dialogue with its surroundings. Its organic form and staggered terraces contrasts with the rigid … timber-clad facade, with its subtle light tones and irregular patterning, lends the building a warm … places where circulation areas expand—while intimate recesses with inviting seating create a playful … tone and offer students spaces to meet and talk. These areas transition into open hallways that … include custom wood-composite furniture and natural-toned flooring in a textile material, while … with stepped seating and lockers—also used for teaching—give each class its own character. A shared … an enclosed space with exercise areas, gardens, and quiet study zones, the building connects … onto balconies. “Green classrooms” with tables and benches enable outdoor learning. A gymnasium, … the main building, features a distinctive roof formed by contoured beams. The design creates a … body. It offers diverse spatial experiences and an atmosphere that benefits students, teachers, and … parents alike—its influence extending well beyond the school day. Energy Section …