… project “Geometry of Water: Shaping Terra Cotta for Urban Heat Islands” at the Advances in … collaborative nature of this ongoing research effort.The project brings together Behnisch … microclimate.The geometry is tuned not only for maximum evaporation but also for freeze–thaw … with ceramic innovation, environmental performance, and fabrication practicality. From Material … temperatures on hot days and improve thermal comfort in streets, courtyards, and other public … aligned with future climate demands. We look forward to the continuing conversations from AAG2025 … technical overview, including methodology, performance testing and environmental modeling, is …
Advances in Architectural Geometry at the MIT … intact was part of the client’s brief for the project, and therefore a key constraint in planning. … planning team chose a lightweight construction for this reason, construction that consisted of a … houses a variety of programs – including space for citizens’ services, administrative offices, … as well as a public library and a registry for weddings - all under one roof. In addition, part of … shops and a café. Their presence here has transformed this public space into an environment that is … truly public space - a flowing, communicative public thoroughfare for casual and planned encounters. …
Town Hall Bad Aibling … levels that open views toward the old town and Fortress Rosenberg while maintaining a low and … spatial landscape with distinct zones for sport learning leisure and relaxation unified by daylight … a hybrid concrete and timber structure designed for material efficiency adaptability and long term … 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 … prioritizes spatial clarity environmental performance and a durable architectural expression … suitable for long term public use. Elevation South …
Competition - CRANA MARE Adventure Pool … public spaces that foster an attractive setting for both living and working. Acting together with … existing neighborhoods. The plan envisions a forty-hectare network of interconnected public spaces … seating, complemented by non-commercial spaces for sitting and relaxing, will offer appealing … seating, complemented by non-commercial spaces for sitting and relaxing, will offer appealing … meeting places for residents and workers while also …
Potsdamer Platz Quartier … The Metropolitan Sheptytsky Information Research Center rises as a shimmering block from the heart … in post-Soviet Ukraine, it includes a library for the humanities, academic and research spaces, and … and democratic learning environment for its students and the surrounding community. The UCU wants to … around a vertical atrium that always affords views out to the beautiful Stryiskyi Park located … prioritized passive measures to enhance user comfort while reducing energy consumption. These … use of triple glazing and LED lighting—a first for a modern building in Ukraine. The facades are … metallic finish, folded into three-dimensional forms that reflect the colors of the surroundings. As …
The Metropolitan Sheptytsky Center, Ukrainian Catholic University Lviv … The design for the new Lurup district school in Hamburg is defined by lightness and openness. These … project is anchored in its local context, transforming it into a neighborhood center that offers … potential. An integrated community school transforms the project into a neighborhood center … A harmonious sense of scale and proportions inform the design. The school’s footprint resembles an … with a multifunctional room, are available for physical education classes or club sports. … hours, serving as a neighborhood resource for social interaction. Through additional events and … program is diverse. It incorporates classrooms for both general and specialized teaching, common …
Lurup Neighborhood School … and technically modernized with minimal effort. For that reason, the design proposed retaining as … the east, on the parking level, is the entrance for athletes and a gallery with cabins for sporting … On the western side is a gallery with seating for roughly 470 spectators, a foyer with cloakroom … a 200-meter running track with central areas for other athletic disciplines, such as the high, long, …
Werner-von-Linde-Halle … center focused on the sustainable transformation of the construction industry. The SLL is both a … and society—the Smart Living Lab provides space for experimental, interdisciplinary research into … building methods. Site Plan More than a space for institutions, the SLL is itself an evolving case … ventilation. Together with the atrium, a forecourt—partially shaded by a pergola—fosters social … conditions and user needs—an adaptable, high-performance framework that is both a place of research … their channel-like cross-section, were tested for integrated air distribution so as to eliminate … system. The modularity also allows for future adaptation in line with evolving research goals. …
Smart Living Lab … Winnenden is nestled on the edge of the Swabian Forest, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of … green space marks the edge of the urban area. For over a century, this scenic location has been a … for sports, swimming, and leisure activities for the larger Winnenden region, beginning with the … the outdoor pools and the existing Wunnebad to formulate a central idea that harmoniously connects … by a composition of curved roofs and organic forms, which effortlessly integrate the various … functional areas. The form of the reworked building …
Wunnebad Winnenden … The Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology (VLEST) at the University of Pennsylvania … eastern edge of the campus, the project transforms a former parking lot into a pedestrian-friendly … and technical innovations to optimize energy performance. The VLEST is designed to serve as a … Shoemaker Green. The building includes high-performance labs, office spaces, and collaboration … design strategies, such as operable windows for natural ventilation and a high-efficiency heat … heating and cooling systems ensure occupant comfort, and an automated Aircuity system adjusts air …
The Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science & Technology, University of Pennsylvania … University of California, Berkeley … a sophomore residence hall and apartments for 416 upper-level students. The complex of single and … healthy and inspiring living environments for students, aiming to leave a positive legacy that does … the structure is intended to act as a catalyst for urban development, bringing vibrancy and vitality … the development, providing a variety of areas for play, rest, and social interaction. These spaces …
Maximino Martinez Commons, University of California … The redesign of the administrative offices for Breuninger, a department store turned lifestyle brand … workplace that combines open offices with informal communication zones, as well as independent … meeting and conference rooms. Renowned for its trend … work areas and punctuating the layout with informal communication zones that also serve as … we developed a special modular cabinet system for Breuninger, designed to adapt to the varying needs … needs. Suspended sliding elements, designed for sample boards, further support a clear and flexible …
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