Every tree will be computer monitored for health and hydration, providing a case study over the next five to 10 years that will set the base parameters for future buildings.
In contrast with the conventional, completely sealed-off, air-conditioned tower, this hotel, designed by local office WOHA, merges architecture and nature, and combines indoor and outdoor spaces in a striking fashion.
A new study Futurology: The new home in 2050 provides insights into some of the trends we are likely to see 30 years or more into the future.
More than 30 percent of the global greenhouse gas emissions emitted by cities are generated by buildings alone, according to National Geographic.
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has announced the first building certified under their new Zero Carbon standard, an office building in Waterloo, Ontario.
The trend for “green” eco-fantasy buildings is sweeping the world of architecture, with designers now integrating gardens, terraces and vertical planting in their buildings.
The efficiency and design of our buildings is an even bigger public health issue than previously thought.
Danish firm has unveiled the ultra-sustainable Biological House, which was built with green building materials created out of agricultural residues.
The idea behind it is to create facilities that can behave dynamically throughout their period of use and to use materials that can be used over and over again in the future.
Often referred to as Architecture’s First Responder, Shigeru Ban is known for his dedication to creating humanitarian designs that combine the needs of refugees with sustainability.
In a report entitled The Urban Bio-Loop a company proposes to transform food waste into low-cost and eco-friendly materials.
This month, eleven university-led teams designed, built, and presented futuristic houses at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2017 in Colorado, USA
The concept utilizes a building’s thermal mass to drastically reduce energy use by around 85 percent.
The fact is, making the biggest possible dent in greenhouse gas emissions requires focusing on buildings.
A tower features many energy-saving technologies, including an attractive S-shaped recess in the facade that creates a low pressure zone for facilitating natural ventilation on every floor.
