mood lighting is a new trent to watch for, it is beginning to be use on a bigger scale, such as shopping mall entrance to Princes Square, Glasgow. scotland
Entrance to Princes Square, Glasgow. scotland
Entrance to Princes Square, Glasgow. scotland
photo by Sara Loftus
view from 34th floor
Tree House by architect Robert Harvey Oshatz
Tree house design by architect, Robert Harvey Oshatz creates an organic feel to living and a model for sustainable eco-architecture.
“Wilkinson Residence / Portland , Oregon / Designed: 1997 / Completed: 2004
Located on a flag lot, a steep sloping grade provided the opportunity to bring the main level of the house into the tree canopy to evoke the feeling of being in a tree house. A lover of music, the client wanted a house that not only became part of the natural landscape but also addressed the flow of music. This house evades the mechanics of the camera; it is difficult to capture the way the interior space flows seamlessly through to the exterior. One must actually stroll through the house to grasp its complexities and its connection to the exterior. One example is a natural wood ceiling, floating on curved laminated wood beams, passing through a generous glass wall which wraps around the main living room.”
Harnell residence by architect Robert Harvey Oshatz
Harnell residence - kitchen by architect Robert Harvey Oshatz
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The WHY Wally-Hermès Yachts , designed and developed by the Why team, are part of the Hermès luxury brand. The 900 square meters of solar panels produce 500KWh of electricity per day. Features include the 25M temperature-controlled swimming pool at the front, a crew of 20, space for you and 12 of your friends and a maximum speed of 14 Knots. All this for the cost of something in the range of $90M pounds.
‘everybody’s dream is to live on an island, in complete freedom, without constraint, with the independence that only self-sufficiency can provide. a piece of land with a beautiful villa partly fulfils this aspiration because it is static. a yacht offers the freedom to move, but does not have the space of a property. WHY has it all: space, stability, movement, independence, peace. WHY goes even further. this revolutionary concept of the moving island is developed with the latest and most advanced sustainable technologies, recycling thermal energy, as well as any organic and inorganic waste. the architecture of the whole project fits perfectly in the environment – there are no excesses, nothing is superfluous, the impact on the sea is minimum. a new and unique way to live on the sea while caring about it, protecting it, and loving it. all this has always been my dream too, and when I met pierre-alexis dumas I realised that this dream could come true thanks to the common values and ethical principles we share.’ luca bassani antivari, president and CEO of Wally / via designboom
thanks Christina for the tip and pictures
Thank you Christina for the tip
2 m x 1.40m x 2.30m designed by Arch Group
Sleeping in a box, have come to reality in the City of Dubai, where they installed 50-70 sleeping boxes hotel
- Designed by Arch Group [Russia]
- Size: 2 m x 1.40m x 2.30m to sleep in comfort and security.
- Cheap sleep in case of emergency for anyone rich or poor!!
- No time wasted looking for a hotel
- Designed to be installed at train stations and airports, and central public places or cities where accommodation is fully booked.
- In tropical climate countries the sleeper box can be installed outdoors in main streets.
- The space includes bed, linen, ventilation system, alarm. LCD TV, WiFi , space for your laptop and re chargeable phone. Under your bed and floor there is a cupboard for your luggage.
- Payment is made at terminals who will give clients an electronic key that can be purchased for 15 minutes or for as many hours as you need
thanks Bob for the email and pictures
Gary Chang Hong Kong Architecture “Domestic Transformer”
Space changer: 344-square-foot = 24 rooms
up date: you can see the video HERE
as the worlds population growing and the physical space become more limiting. we‘re going to need to find a way to maximize our space… New York, London, Asia have already see this effect.
Gary Chang Hong Kong Architect turn a 344 square foot apartment space which can transform into a minimum 24 different rooms. a project which take over two decades and $218 000.00
tip via New York Times
older blog: Gary Chang Hong Kong Architecture “Domestic Transformer”
The School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore
“The School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore got a new building designed by CPG Consultants. It’s covered with a green roof that blends with the environment and serves as a gathering place. The unique form of the roof elegantly touches the ground making it easy to access. What is more, it also insulates the building and collects rainwater to irrigate itself an the surrounding landscape. The glass facade provides a lot of daylight for studios and classrooms and at the same time cuts off the heat. The shape of the building is simple. The whole concept is made out of three curvy shapes that form an atrium in the heart of the school which is being cooled by pools of water and fountains. Flawless.” nooshin Esmaeili
The School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore
Found this article below on Facebook by DK Matai for
Green Architecture is an approach to Sustainable Building, which has become progressively more prevalent in the last three decades. Also known as Sustainable Design, Green Architecture is a method of simpler design that minimises the impact of building on the environment. Once thought of as unconventional and non-standard, Green Architecture is quickly becoming accepted by both government regulatory agencies and the public across the world as a socially responsible and logical means of construction.The beginnings of today’s Green Architecture revolution can be traced back to the social awareness of the 1960s and innovative European design found in Scandinavia. From these origins, new construction techniques have led to the development of innovative materials and design concepts. Successfully designed green projects can involve an extensive array of factors, ranging from the resourceful use of materials, to careful consideration of function, climate and location.
This HQR image of Green Architecture is of The School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. It’s covered with a green roof that blends with the environment and serves as a gathering place. The unique form of the roof elegantly touches the ground making it easy to access. What is more, it also insulates the building and collects rainwater to irrigate itself and the surrounding landscape. The glass facade provides a lot of daylight for studios and classrooms and at the same time cuts off the heat. The shape of the building is simple. The whole concept is made out of three curvy shapes that form an atrium in the heart of the school which is cooled by pools of water and fountains! Flawless!
Green Architecture concepts can generally be organised into several areas of key application. These areas include:
1. Sustainability;
2. Materials Utilisation;
3. Energy Efficiency and Recycling;
4. Land Use;
5. Waste Reduction and Recycling.
Sustainability
Green Architecture is not only designed for present use, consideration is also given to future uses as well. An adaptable Green Structure can be “recycled” many times over the course of its useful life. If specific technical issues prevent use of the building for a new function, then the materials used in its construction are designed to facilitate ease of recycling and reprocessing of materials at end-of-useful-life.
Buildings consume a variety of materials in their construction. Green design reduces the dependence on resource intensive products and materials. There are an increasing number of products available made from efficient, earth-friendly or recycled materials. In a green building, consideration is also given to the construction process itself. Materials that minimise waste or can be recycled, help contribute to an efficient and environmentally sensitive construction process.
Energy Efficiency
Another important aspect of Green Design is the integration of energy efficient mechanical systems and conservation methods. Green buildings are designed to reduce or to eliminate the dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels. Additionally, green designs further help to minimise waste through the use of grey water recycling and other sustainable energy strategies.
Land Use
Site selection and building orientation also play a critical role in green design. A green building is located to take advantage of its climate and surroundings. These conditions not only affect the efficiency of a building, but of the community and society as a whole. Planning for responsible land use addresses these issues through the consideration of climate, transportation and the natural environment.
Waste Reduction
Large quantities of waste is generated by the construction of a typical building. Green buildings are designed to eliminate waste by using modular systems of construction, recycled products, and efficient use of materials. The ideal green building seeks to create no waste either during construction or use, so the impact on the environment and resources is minimised.
- The School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore
- The School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore
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