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

… Commons houses a sophomore residence hall and apartments for 416 upper-level students. The complex … and double story units has access to light and air from two sides, creating naturally bright and … links the shared program with the surrounding landscape. The design prioritizes healthy and … between progressive environmental strategies and the quality of urban life. More than just a … the structure is intended to act as a catalyst for urban development, bringing vibrancy and vitality … the Bay Area, a regional expression of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Rather than replicating the … that responds to their scale, orientation, and spatial organization. The building’s facade features … by warm timber accents that add texture and depth. Level 1 Section AA The quality of the outdoor … the development, providing a variety of areas for play, rest, and social interaction. These spaces … create transitions between public, semi-public, and private realms. Additionally, the existing … a unique opportunity to nestle into a mature landscape. The building’s floor plates freely weave … University of California, Berkeley …

… buildings dedicated to the research of information and digitalization technologies, simulation and … sites southwest of Paris—Saclay, Moulon and Palaiseau—the buildings are designed to accommodate … laboratories, workshops, offices, and … meters) of the usable floor area, are equipped for materials research, metals processing, computer … establishing visual connections to the outside and allowing daylight into the interior. The atrium … seminar rooms, computer pools, the library, and teaching workshops, but also open stairways, … shared spaces to foster interdisciplinary work and casual communication among the scientists. With … each building responds to its particular site and the needs of its users. All three are also … the outset, the client expressed a clear desire for a series of highly efficient and ecologically … a range of strategies to ensure a healthy and pleasant working environment while maintaining a … In addition, cold air is flushed at night, and heat is recovered from the exhaust system. All … sound absorption, help regulate humidity, and create a pleasant, relaxing ambience for people in the … innovation lowenergy greeninfrastructure biodiversity microclimate …

… Attractively positioned between the city and a major woodland, it was built on the same site as the … This vibrant aquatic landscape features two 25-meter swimming pools, a non-swimmer’s pool with a … floor, diving facilities, two giant slides, and a water playground. Varying ceiling heights … to chime with the site’s unique location and allows for easy orientation. In the center, swimmers … can enjoy lap lanes. The adjacent non-swimmer and toddler pools, along with the water playground, … the food court with an adjoining terrace and a grassy space for sunbathing. Lightweight glass … define the quiet zone, screen the slides’ landing area, and offer a high level of privacy for the … AA The indoor leisure pool is notable not only for its sculptural roof design but also for the … an unimpeded view of the surrounding greenery and impressive stock of trees. The use of natural … a connection to the adjacent Schwaketen and Mainau forests. Color accents are provided, for example, … red heated benches, which articulate the space and the shiny blue mosaic tiles. The varying roof … heights create bands of light that generate a …

… city while directly supplying the town hall and the central shopping district. What sets this … urban interface, acting as a functional hub for motorists, transit users, and cyclists. A dynamic … coming from the shops along Rosenheimer Straße and doubles as a protective canopy for the adjacent … to the winding paths of the adjacent city park and a future footbridge to the town hall square. The … parking spaces across three above-ground levels and one underground level, with dedicated … From the street, the building acts as a landmark defining the southern entry into the city. The … to integrate the building seamlessly into the landscape when viewed from above. In the souterrain … towards the park opens the basement to daylight and fresh air, creating an exceptionally bright, … underground link to the neighboring residential and commercial complex. The building's facade … Rather than solid walls, low parapets and bright floors and ceilings are used in combination with a … low parapets maximize views of the old trees and maintain a direct visual connection. Along the … metal cladding unifies the building mass and calms the streetscape, while remaining highly permeable … growing on steel-cable trellises provides natural screening and noise control for nearby residents. …

… The new headquarters for Phoenix Solar AG is conceived as a forward-looking office building that … expresses the company’s identity, innovation, and commitment to sustainability. It combines … with an integrated architectural and energy concept that aligns people, space, and environment. … green courtyards that bring daylight, views, and strong connections to the surrounding landscape. … The layout transitions from calm, landscape-oriented workspaces in the south to more dynamic … areas in the north. The design enables an open and flexible work environment with adaptable, … that support various office configurations and future changes. The building is embedded in a … and new greenery, including outdoor areas for work and relaxation. Level 0 Elevation SOuth Conceived … as an energy-plus building, it minimizes energy demand through passive strategies and generates … a flexible, sustainable workplace that combines environmental responsibility with high user comfort. … daylightoptimization energyefficiency humanescale greeninfrastructure …

… 2011 provides high-quality, subsidized housing for families, single parents, singles, elderly and … site occupies a transitional zone between urban and village-like structures and had already been … entire quarter like a spine, passing through and linking different places, meeting points and … a glazed roof, accessible to all residents and serving as a spacious winter garden and communal … the incoming air to be pre-heated in winter and reducing the thermal demands on the atrium facade … the exterior envelope. Its multi-story voids and surrounding access balconies give each apartment a … the building’s diverse residents to meet and fostering a vibrant sense of community. Section AA … construction, a simple tectonics was chosen and the supporting walls arranged as superimposed as … designed to adapt to changing lifestyles and living conditions—it will be habitable for many years … High standards were set for the building’s energy efficiency, taking into account its entire life …

… Town Hall in Großkarolinenfeld adds a modern and assured touch to the small Bavarian town, creating … network of green areas, public squares, and pathways that resolve the town's historical lack of a … hall square with the familiar old town hall and the natural landscape of the nearby Erlbach stream. … town hall square is situated between the old and new town hall buildings. A public pathway cuts … via a pedestrian bridge with the playground and festival areas to the west. This open axis is … local residents with an attractive area for rest and social activities. The town hall is divided … floor is split into two independent, free form sections: one housing the busy citizens' service … and the other containing the council chamber and wedding room, which can combine for larger events. … Above, the less public administration offices form a regular oblong block structured around two … other serves as a private interior courtyard for staff. To reflect the differing internal functions, … upper story features alternating open surfaces and closed expanses of pre grayed larch wood. The … matching the building's highly sustainable energy concept, which utilizes two air source heat pumps, … heating, and a rooftop photovoltaic system to achieve a certified high efficiency energy standard. …

… The project for Baufeld 117 in Hamburg’s Elbbrücken district creates a contemporary office building … flexible workspaces with public functions and landscape elements to foster interaction and urban … on the masterplan defining perimeter blocks and high-rise elements, the design develops a mixed-use … open structure organized around a central foyer and a vertical “town hall” circulation space. Public … ground level like retail, gastronomy, fitness, and service, activate the streetscape and connect the … work environments. Internal staircases and double-height spaces create vertical connections and … interaction across floors. Integrated gardens and buffer zones structure the building, offering … These green elements mediate between interior and exterior while enhancing user comfort. Roof … landscaped areas extend usable space and reinforce the building’s identity as a dynamic, vertically … The result is a flexible, transparent, and future-oriented workplace embedded in its urban context. … daylightoptimization innovation lowenergy energyefficiency wellbeing microclimate biodiversity …

… Handelskammer Hamburg … The House within a House is formed by a series of staggered volumes inserted into the stock exchange … Chamber of Commerce, creating additional spaces for consultations, conferences, receptions, and a … challenges conventional notions of inside and outside through immaterial effects achieved by virtue … of light and reflections. … building ensemble in Hamburg. To allow for a more intensive use, the brief for the 2003 design … existing Börsenhalle, or stock exchange hall, and called for a design that would respect the fabric … condition of the listed stock exchange hall and the required preservation of its historical … offering approximately 1,000sq.m of space for new uses. Designed as a contemporary interpretation of … this new structure echoes the building’s long-standing role as a central meeting place for Hamburg’s … along with consultation, exhibition, club, and meeting rooms, is organized into a series of … terrace, offering views of Hamburg through a band of arched clerestory windows. Section The House … layered planes, where lightness, immateriality, and reflection contrast deliberately with the solid, … the original stone architecture. Soft vaulted forms are juxtaposed with the sharp, graphic lines of … a multifaceted jewel that captures and refracts light. A single flight of stairs serves the first …

… Join us at Architektouren this Sunday, June 28, for guided tours through Sportpark Ost in the east … The ensemble of athletics hall and indoor pool forms a clear, welcoming civic place shaped by … from the ground up. Recycled concrete from the former barracks next door and load-bearing timber … approach and future adaptability. Green facades and selected green roofs enhance the microclimate, … natural night cooling in the athletics hall, and on-site renewable energy systems reduce operational … Architects ’KlimaKulturKompetenz’ recognition for Energy Efficiency, Climate Adaptation, and … our Partner Stephan Leissle (2:00 pm & 3:30 pm) and Lichtgrün Landschaftsarchitektur (3:30 pm & 4:30 … Ost, Zeißstraße 61, 93053 Regensburg. More information and the full program: Architektouren 2026 …

… Landeshauptstadt München … Kreativquartier combines education, childcare, and sports within an open, landscape-integrated … setting. The design fosters interaction, flexibility, and community engagement. … a double sports hall, a childcare facility, and underground parking. Located within a new mixed-use … are arranged to create a publicly accessible forecourt and a diverse schoolyard conceived as an … encouraging interaction between school and neighborhood. Section AA & BB The school is organized … staircase that acts as the main circulation and communication hub, visually connecting key functions … hall, cafeteria, and outdoor areas. Transparent and flexible shared spaces support multifunctional … across upper floors, enabling adaptable and collaborative learning environments. Roof landscapes … with greenery provide additional outdoor spaces for education, recreation, and community use. … open, connected, and future-oriented campus that integrates architecture, landscape, and learning. …

… residential/commercial building is a confident and harmonious addition to the square in front of … the town hall, library, adult education center, and parking structure. It contains four stories of … affordable, municipally owned housing, while a … between the existing buildings, the square, and the riverside park. In planning terms, it augments … Strasse and the square. The external appearance and internal organization of the residential floors … respective aspects. The north facade is closed and calm in character with comparatively small … the park, with larger windows staggered to form secluded loggias and outside spaces, thus lending … consists of metal sheets whose irregular folds and perforations reflect light differently. The … on the surrounding area. “This concept is built for the future.”– Georg Kustermann (Green Party) … strengthen the relationship between the square and the park to create an integrated open space. … were limited to new furniture, play spaces for children, and gently curving paths that distinguish … the park and square from the orthogonal …