ArchShowcase Archive for the ‘Sustainable Design’ CategoryEnvironmental Protection Agency, Region 8 Headquarters, Denver, Coloradon by Zimmer Gunsul Frasca ArchitectsFriday, March 18th, 2011Located on the corner of Wynkoop and 16th streets in Denver’s Lower Downtown District, the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8 Headquarters building sits on an urban brownfield that formerly housed a U.S. Postal Annex.  EPA Headquarters
Hydra Skyscraper by Vlastic, Vuk Djordjevic, Ana Lazovic and Milica StankovicTuesday, March 15th, 2011What would happen when the ultimate source of energy could be free for all humans, when it could be possible to replace all fossil fuels with alternative ? In an effort to reduce global climate change, we made a facility which can produce the most rewarding alternative sources of sustainable energy – Hydrogen . As we know hydrogen does not exist alone in nature, and it is a very important element because it can be used as a non-toxic energy storage and transport medium. Hydrogen can provide a promising method to help the World to achieve energy independence, make strides in environmental stewardship, and develop a thriving economy.  Research Facility
Tian Fang Tower in Tianjin, China by Kevin KennonMonday, March 14th, 2011Kevin Kennon, international architect, is designing a new landmark building for Eco-City, Tianjin, China, a joint development between China and Singapore. This 120,000 square meter 45 floor office tower and luxury shopping center, developed by Tianjin Real Estate Development & Management Group, LTD, utilizes the most advanced sustainable and Biophilic design strategies and technologies to reconnect people with nature.  Tian Fang Tower - Aerial View during Day
Camp JRF in South Sterling, Pennsylvania by Metcalfe Architecture & DesignMonday, March 14th, 2011Metcalfe Architecture & Design is working with Camp JRF, a Jewish Reconstructionist summer camp in the Poconos, to create an Eco-Village in the forest up a hill from the existing camp, for older adolescent girl and boy campers that reflects the religious sect’s ideals of “peoplehood” (Tziyounut) and “repairing the world” (Tikkun Olam). Reconstructionism is a progressive approach to Jewish life integrating a deep respect for traditional Judaism with the insights of today.  Camp JRF rendering-aerial perspective
THE MODULES Apartments in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Interface Studio ArchitectsFriday, March 11th, 2011In recent years, the market for student housing has become increasingly competitive, with design-savvy, environmentally-sensitive students choosing between a variety of on- and off-campus living options. The Modules is a 160-bed, 80,000-square-foot building on a half-acre site near Temple University in Philadelphia. The project responds to an emerging student housing market around the Temple campus as the school transitions from a commuter school to a residential institution.  Modules Apartment
Green Master Plan for 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, ChinaTuesday, March 8th, 2011Nanjing will be transformed into a city of lanterns for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games The master plan for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China has been awarded to Populous, the world’s pre-eminent firm for the design of sporting special events including Olympic Games, World Cups and Super Bowls.  Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games Masterplan
PKU UNIVERSITY OF LAW(Leo KoGuan Building) in Beijing, China by KokaistudiosTuesday, March 8th, 2011BALANCE ARCHITECTURE WITH LIGHT A challenging project for the most prestigious University in China in the heart of its historical campus In 2009 a prestigious American Foundation (The Leo KoGuan Foundation) and Beijing University invited Kokaistudios to design the building for the new faculty of law located in a prestigious location within the historical campus of China leading University. This particular site, where the pagoda symbol of the university is standing, required considerable effort in terms of design in order to find architectural answers that could satisfy and meld in a harmonious way the heritage elements; the beautiful natural environment and the new contemporary building. This prestigious project currently under construction and scheduled to be completed in mid 2010 is considered the milestone of a new era for Beijing University, and a symbol for better and more environmentally sustainable standard of living for the future University Community and for architectural buildings within that community.  Main Facade
Center for Urban Waters in Tacoma by Perkins+WillTuesday, March 1st, 2011The Center for Urban Waters was envisioned by the City of Tacoma to be a beacon on the water and an example of using building and site sustainable strategies for all future projects in the City. The 51,000 sf, three-story building functions as a shared research facility for City of Tacoma and University of Washington Tacoma to receive and analyze water samples from the waterways of Tacoma and surrounding areas. The building program is comprised of laboratories, offices, conference rooms, a lunch room, an exhibit center, a customer service center at the lobby entrance, and related building services including a mooring facility on the Thea Foss Waterway. The building is sited to optimize views across the waterway toward the city and views toward Mt. Rainier, to maximize public open space, and to provide access to the shoreline esplanade and to on-site parking.  The Center for Urban Waters
Energy neutral municipal monument in Driebergen, Netherlands by Zecc ArchitectsSunday, February 27th, 2011Transformation of a villa into first energy neutral monument of the Netherlands The villa in Driebergen is a monument from the beginning of the last century. The owners bought this villa from the municipality because they had a very progressive idea of transforming this monument into a zero-energy house. Together with OPAI (Rau Amsterdam) there was a plan to realize the first energy-neutral monument of The Netherlands: a house that provides its own energy by high quality systems. Within the energy concept the house is isolated with natural materials such as reed mats and flax. The old wooden window frames are preserved and provided of insulating secondary glazing. Zecc architects integrated the energy concept in the existing monument and adjusted the villa to the wishes of its future residents. A new extension on the back strengthens the relationship with the garden and opens the house to the green surrounding.  Sustainable Development - photograph by Cornbread Works
Aquaria Grande Residential Complex in Borivali, Mumbai, IndiaSaturday, February 26th, 2011Aquaria Grande is one of the iconic residential developments in Borivali of Mumbai. This distinctive project includes two 37 storeys soaring residential towers, a fully facilities equipped clubhouse, a sustainable podium garden and an enormous car park, which create a novel and luxury lifestyle to the Borivali district.  Acquaria Grande External View
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