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Situated north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, Kautokeino experiences incredibly cold temperatures that can reach – 45 °C (- 49°F). When commissioned to design a new cultural and education hub in such a punishing location, Snøhetta used its considerabl… Continue reading Timber school tackles extreme cold with impressive passive design
Using a temperature-driven “wax motor,” researchers have created an adaptive roof tile system that helps keep a room at a comfortable 18 °C (65 °F). It delivers an extraordinary 3.1X reduction in cooling energy consumption, and 2.6X for heating.Continu… Continue reading Wax-actuated adaptive tiles radically cut heating and cooling energy
Colombian architectural firm PAE has created an open-air tiny house that is built into the lush hillside of Anapoima, Colombia. Dubbed Casa Caoba, the home is nestled amid a pre-existing mango grove, and boasts a minimalist design that embraces the the… Continue reading No AC required: how this tiny house leverages nature for optimal cooling
Following the completion of its award-winning Valley development comes another project by MVRDV that’s defined by an impressive mountain-like exterior. Ascension Paysagère has been partly built to the exacting Passivhaus green building standard and fea… Continue reading Energy efficient housing forms rocky outcrop on the riverside
High-profile Chinese firm MAD Architects has completed its first project in Europe with the Unic in Paris, France. Defined by an unusual rippling facade, the 13-story apartment building is also impressively energy efficient and has been constructed to … Continue reading Eye-catching undulating facade wraps Passive House high-rise
Vietnamese architectural firm NAW Studio has completed a contemporary home with a unique facade that embraces sustainable design and passive air flow. Appropriately titled Flow House, the home is located just outside of Da Nang City, Vietnam (known for… Continue reading Family home in Vietnam boasts curved facade for passive air flow
Urban Agency has unveiled plans for a residential high-rise in Vancouver, Canada, which boasts ambitious sustainable design elements. Defined by a stepped form that’s inspired by the region’s topography, the greenery covered building will be primarily … Continue reading Tree-covered high-rise shoots for stringent Passivhaus efficiency
Australian architect Talina Edwards is the first female in Australia to complete a certified Passivhaus. Dubbed Owl Woods Passive House, the 200 sq m (2,153 sq ft) home is located in Trentham, approximately one hour’s drive north of Melbourne. The fami… Continue reading Award-winning Owl Woods one of only 20 Passivhaus homes in Australia
Britain’s Imperial War Museum (IWM) recently gained a new archive to help house its vast collection of records, courtesy of Architype. The IWM Paper Store is one seriously energy efficient building and is also the most airtight Passivhaus pro… Continue reading Imperial War Museum archive is most airtight Passivhaus building to date