Articles tagged with: Architects
Posted in Architecture, Eco-Friendly, Green on 31 July 2008
Architects of this era are focusing their creative energies to churn out futuristic model/designs that are green (as in less taxing on the environment), sustainable, stylish and comfortable. The green architecture, I am going to talk about today is an entire complex- a collection of five buildings that blend effortlessly with the nearby lush greens (read forests/jungles). This ITER complex has won accolades at the international competition (for new buildings) of the CEA Cadarache Research Center.
Designed by Juan Herreros Architects, this ultra-green complex respects the forest space by employing a site-tailored approach to construction. The philosophy behind the design of this complex is the construction of a symbiotic architecture which stresses upon minimum alteration of natural conditions so as to preserve the forest density and its microclimate.
The design as conceived by the eco-savvy architects at Juan Herreros comprises five lean buildings in a beautiful forest location-one brimming with a lot of biological activity. The construction of these tall buildings would involve removing only those trees that are growing along the sides of these slender corridors. A tightly-knit connection between the complex and its green surroundings will be established.
The height of the buildings will not exceed the height of the trees found in that forest so that a perfect blend between human and natural creations can be maintained. Because of such considerations, the jury at CEA Cadarache Research Center found this ITER complex to be a brilliant example of minimum-impact green architecture.
It is not yet decided where such a complex will be erected. In general, the CEA is dedicated to wide-ranged research work in climate and environmental science. It also is focusing on alternative energies including hydrogen and solar power so that structures, buildings and complexes of future leave a tiny carbon footprint and still retain their efficiency.
Via: Archdaily
Posted in Architecture, Designer, Eco-Friendly, Green, Infrastructure, concept on 21 July 2008
Singapore-the island nation, is a platform of neck-straining skyscrapers. To add to its skyline, world-famous architect Ken Yeang has lent his artistic vision to yet another skyscraper “Fusionopolis”. The latter has been projected as Singapore’s R&D icon.
It will be the hub of local and international talents in the field of sciences and engineering. The scientific research thus carried out at Fusionopolis will power the future industries in the region and transform Singapore into a knowledge-based economy.
The eco-friendly skyscraper will be 1.4 Km high with 15 stories and a state-of-the-art green infrastructure! Ken Yeang, known for his green designs has envisioned a long, continuous vertical run of vegetation which has not been seen anywhere in the world so far.
The vertical column of planting as projected in the design will rise up the building and merge into a landscaped terrace garden at the roof of Fusionopolis. This vegetation cover will be beneficial in passive cooling and insulation hence, provided to the inmates of the building.
The towering structure is designed to effectively capture sunlight by utilizing the refractive properties of prisms (to be placed in its interiors). Yeang (director of Llewelyn Davies Yeang-leading architect firm) has set his eyes on other greener technologies that will be profusely in Fusionopolis’ drainage and irrigation system.
In all the whole building will be a live-ecosystem, one which would be ecologically-viable and sustainable! While the Singaporeans await this super-green erection on a land area of 12,073 sqm, you guys have a look at other green and successful projects by the master architect.
Via: inhabitat