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

… of the new facilities at the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) in Heidelberg aims to create a … environment through thoughtful spatial planning and material choices that depart from typical … Cancer Aid, the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, and Heidelberg University Hospital. … brought together interdisciplinary care and cancer research under one roof—the expansion addresses … additions include an annex to the existing laboratory and a freestanding timber administration … light-filled atrium designed to encourage informal encounters between patients, visitors, and staff. … following the construction style, materials, and formal language of the existing structure. While … with ten therapy rooms, alongside examination and consultation spaces. The upper floors are … bright interiors, the natural scent of wood, and a colorful felt-lined interior facade offer a … experience that softens the clinical context and evokes a domestic feel. Except for the basement, … the existing structures. Operable windows allow for natural ventilation, and daylight is maximized … New Building - Section AA The color shades and the clear arrangement of the existing facade are … DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum …

… The project transforms the existing preclinical institutes at the University of Lübeck into a … sustainable, future-ready research and teaching environment. It focuses on resource-efficient … refurbishment, adaptive reuse, and a high-performance facade system. … century are upgraded through phased renovation and functional reorganization. The design prioritizes … the primary structure, minimizing demolition, and reusing materials wherever possible. A modular … and adaptability. A prefabricated post-and-beam structure integrates new window bands, external … “climate facade” that improves thermal comfort through passive strategies such as natural … by relocating staircases the thermal envelope and activating existing thermal mass. Green facades, … usable space while improving microclimate and user comfort. The upgraded ensemble gains a clear … Flexible layouts based on a regular grid allow for various uses, while prefabrication ensures … construction with minimal disruption. Passive energy strategies, combined with photovoltaics and … daylighting, significantly reduce energy demand and operational costs. The result is a … resource-efficient, adaptable, and high-quality research … adaptivereuse energyefficiency reuse sustainability …

… The Schwetzinger Terrace forms a generous urban square, complemented by a distinctive daycare center … as a central social and … Level 0 The terrace stretches between promenade and Langer Anger as an elegant, multifunctional … natural stone surface, ornamental cherry trees, and water features define its character, while … residential areas. Integrated delivery access and lighting elements ensure functionality without … as a sculptural solitaire, surrounded by water and framed by seating edges, while tree-lined edges … The daycare building is conceived as a compact, fortress-like volume, emphasizing its public role. … central space with double-height areas forms the communal heart, connecting dining, activity, and … clearly defined private zones. Flexible layouts and adaptable partitions support changing needs and … principle. Daylight, natural ventilation, and seasonal adaptability are made visible through spatial … The enclosed garden functions as a safe and varied play landscape, with modeled topography, diverse … vegetation encouraging movement, exploration, and sensory experience. Energy performance follows … ventilation with heat recovery, solar energy use, and natural cooling strategies to create a … comfortable and resource-efficient environment. … publicspace sustainability wood energyefficiency humanescale …

… Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) establishes a forward-looking research and learning … that promotes collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. It combines advanced academic … facilities with publicly engaging spaces and a strong … social hubs. Teaching spaces, makerspaces, and public functions are located at lower levels, … flexible classrooms support a range of learning formats. Research laboratories are arranged in the … providing adaptable and modular environments for long-term use. Generous shared spaces between lab … and interdisciplinary exchange among students and faculty. Sustainability is integral to the design, … façade that optimizes daylight, reduces energy demand, and enhances comfort. A hydroformed … provides solar control while maintaining views and natural light. The result is a highly efficient … collaboration, supports advanced research, and sets a benchmark for sustainable campus development. … daylightoptimization innovation lowenergy sustainability energyefficiency innovativematerials …

… The Sportbad Friedrichshafen, a health and fitness spa, is centered around a landscaped courtyard, … from the inside out. A sport pool, sauna area and water features all contribute to a diverse … amenity, appealing to adults, children, sport fans, and … Located on the former trade fair grounds of the Sportpark site, the health and fitness spa wraps … a central interior courtyard dedicated to rest and relaxation, where shrubs and small trees create a … of natural seclusion. This landscaped garden forms the heart of the complex, featuring inviting … water features, a teaching pool, a lap pool, and an 80 meter long water slide. A separate pool for … includes an integrated diving area with platforms of different heights. Adjacent to this, the course … movable floor, providing flexible conditions for a wide range of aquatic programs. Warm benches clad … a direct relationship to both the surroundings and the garden. The sauna world on the upper level … assorted quiet zones with distinct atmospheres, and a room with an open hearth. Warm, tactile … facilities on this floor serve both the pool and sauna visitors. Level 1 Projecting facade elements … as to further refine the interplay between open and closed sections. Together with Ockert und … main entrance functions as an open air venue for different events. Inside, a bright foyer channels …

… A new green campus for Versicherungskammer in Munich-Giesing creates a contemporary work environment … sustainable architecture with a publicly accessible landscape that connects company and city. … with new access from Deisenhofener Straße and a landscape design that transforms the site into an … open, park-like environment for both employees and the public. A diverse open space offers … central auditorium that links different levels and connects indoor and outdoor uses. A public café … activity zones further enliven the surroundings and create a green urban oasis. A communication … interaction through short connections and shared spaces. The building organization supports exchange … of volumes improves natural ventilation and microclimate, while unsealed surfaces, large trees, and … follow sponge city principles. Photovoltaics and climate-responsive facades enhance energy … an open, sustainable campus that strengthens both its urban context and social connectivity. … publicspace sustainability urban energyefficiency greeninfrastructure biodiversity …

… The new campus for the public insurance company Versicherungskammer Bayern (VKB) comprises three … edge of the site. Together, these structures form an interconnected, state-of-the-art working … while an imaginative landscape design transforms the surrounding green spaces into an inviting park … equally attractive for local residents. … plaza, providing access from both the north and the south. The landscape design invites local … a secluded courtyard, a communal meeting place, and a sports field. An auditorium effortlessly … a height difference between one of these levels and connects the existing sunken courtyard with the … for events that can be connected to indoor and outdoor areas. A public café, sports facilities with … additional space to local citizens. The new and existing structures are connected at the third-floor … with interior spaces offering open work areas and informal meeting zones, form a continuous … spine. Short routes, varied perspectives, and ample meeting spaces characterize an architecture … Unsealed surfaces around the new buildings and generously sized tree pits support full growth and … panels to power the campus, while facades are energy optimized in accordance with their solar … facade components from the existing building for potential reuse in the replacement structure. … publicspace sustainability urban energyefficiency greeninfrastructure biodiversity …

… Bezirksamt Hamburg-Mitte, Fachamt Stadt- und Landschaftsplanung Bäderland Hamburg GmbH … Hamm-Süd is conceived as a multifunctional hub for sports, community, and social exchange. It … landmark that integrates diverse uses within a cohesive urban and landscape setting. … As part of the redevelopment of the former outdoor pool site, the project establishes a new urban … hall, club spaces, youth center, gastronomy, and a mobility hub. The building is articulated to form … down towards the sports fields, creating a landscape-oriented structure with accessible and usable … with vertical openness connects all levels and acts as a social core. Site Plan Level 0 Programmatic … outdoor areas, the daycare integrates terraces and gardens, club and youth spaces address different … to roof-based play areas. Active use of roofs and terraces creates additional spaces for sports and … character. Public areas, including gastronomy and mobility services, activate the surroundings and … The project forms an open, inclusive, and vibrant place that brings together diverse user groups and … promotes community, activity, and urban …

… Behnisch Architekturbüro and Seibold+Seibold … cadet training center, the new service building for the riot police establishes a focal point within … integrating the structure into the terrain and offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. … can be accessed from ground level. The free forms of the foyer and canteen on the upper level are … edges guide visitors toward the entrances and give rise to new outdoor areas. The heart of the … canteen on the upper level, with seating for approximately 330 people. It offers expansive views of … is ensured by a fine interplay of transparent and opaque elements, combined with fixed external … sunshade system was meticulously simulated, and the optimal positioning of closed panels ensures … sunscreens are required. construction phase Bands of light separate the ceilings of the foyer and … north. The canteen’s cantilevered terrace reinforces the building’s horizontal composition, … into the slope, visually linking with the landscaped outdoor stair and accommodating the delivery … thereby establishing the ideal conditions for implementing food safety protocols necessary for … feature photovoltaic roofs. Seeding herbs and other plants on the kitchen’s biodiverse roof provides … purpose-driven approach: a hybrid steel-and-timber structure spans the wide canteen. cafeteria … sustainability wood energyefficiency humanescale hybridconstruction …

… carefully responding to topography, views, and existing structures. Its design balances functional … requirements with spatial integration and … by loosely arranged buildings of varying scale and style, as well as a steep, tree-covered slope … making integration challenging. The design therefore prioritizes orientation toward the landscape … negative impacts on neighboring structures and maintaining daylight access to surrounding spaces. … shaped by internal functional relationships and site conditions. Its configuration allows for a … Elevation West Existing circulation routes and visual connections across the campus are preserved … into the design. Pathways are extended through and around the building, strengthening connectivity … are maintained, supporting orientation and collaboration while opening views toward the valley and … future expansion in mind. Structural systems and technical infrastructure are dimensioned to … and office spaces. The geometry allows for seamless extensions that follow the original design … innovation energyefficiency innovativematerials healthyenvironments … healthcare research office laboratory …

… of New York represented by HPD (NYC Housing and Preservation Department), Client: Full Spectrum New … of America, a place preferred by artists and those who thrive on cultural activities. This new … Arts Tower are to provide socially, fiscally and environmentally responsible performance and living … while presenting the city with a pilot project for future city-wide sustainable affordable housing … total of 187 housing units, over half of them affordable to low-, moderate- and middle-income … uppers floors with a rich mixture of cultural and commercial spaces located in the 5 storey plinth. … relates to Brooklyn’s existing urban fabric and the immediate neighbourhood. Through limiting the … and opening up the circulation spaces to light and natural ventilation qualities are promoted which … of mid-rise “Sky-Communities”; five rectilinear forms assembled around the vertical core which lend … apartments have private terraces, balconies and wintergardens, all apartments have access to the … is embedded in the proposal through a high-performance envelope, natural ventilation strategies, … recovery systems. Conceived as a pilot project for sustainable affordable housing, the tower … plinth activates the street with cultural and commercial uses, strengthening the BAM district as a … object status to become context responsive, climate aware, and socially integrated urban structures. … highrise daylightoptimization sustainability energyefficiency contextualdesign microclimate …

… The new school building for the Freie Waldorfschule Uhlandshöhe mediates a complex surrounding while … The Freie Waldorfschule Uhlandshöhe—the world’s first Waldorf school—is situated in a hillside … each exuding distinct architectural qualities informed in part by anthroposophy, some designed by … elevation, facing the street, adopts the scale and character of nearby villas, blending into the … by the reuse of an existing retaining wall and staircase, which lead to a raised front yard. A … a base, two principal floors, and roof—augmented with color, reflects anthroposophical design … as a living organism rather than conforming to orthogonal grids. Spaces are defined not by fixed … qualities—light, color, sound, flexibility, and a sense of security. Transitions between rooms are … character. The new building houses classrooms for grades 8 through 13, along with specialized rooms … for science, art, biology, geology, metallurgy, and Eurythmics. A spacious cafeteria and kitchen … the ground floor. Circulation areas double as informal gathering spaces, fostering community, … parquet floors in classrooms; linoleum in science rooms; and lime-plastered walls for vapor … of the campus, including a brutalist performance hall. Its form and the mansard geometry are shaped … nods to the prevailing color scheme of the buildings on campus and enhances visibility from afar. … lowenergy energyefficiency daylightoptimization …