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The Thammasat University Rooftop Farm (or TURF), by Landprocess, puts an abandoned rooftop area belonging to Thammasat University’s Rangsit Campus to fine use as an organic farm. The project incorporates solar power and rainwater collection, and is use… Continue reading Unused rooftop space transformed into stunning sustainable farm
High-profile firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) has been chosen, along with local architect Fender Katsalidis, to design a pair of skyscrapers in Sydney’s Central Business District. The AUD2.5-billion (roughly US$1.8-billion) scheme will incorpora… Continue reading SOM plans sustainable skyscrapers for “Australia’s Silicon Valley”
From supertall skyscrapers to private homes, we’ve reported on an increasing number of architecture projects that incorporate trees and plants on their facades lately. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of our favorite greenery-covered buildi… Continue reading Blooming beautiful: The world’s best greenery-covered buildings
Though it has produced residential high-rises, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has only ever created one house … until now. The firm is planning an island community of timber houses that will feature sustainable design and offer would-be homeowners a lot… Continue reading Zaha Hadid Architects’ island homes double down on flexibility
The 2019 World Building of the Year winner Mecanoo is leading a team that’s creating a new mixed-use tower in Amsterdam. Featuring an interesting stepped form and finished in brick, the project will also incorporate greenery, solar panels and rainwater… Continue reading Mecanoo’s brick tower will make use of rain and sunlight
The finalists for the 2020 Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition have been announced. A record 27 sheds have made the cut, with highlights including a greenery-covered retreat, a tiny classroom used to provide online schooling, and a backyard bar compl… Continue reading Tiny sheds, big ideas: The amazing designs of 2020’s Shed of the Year
With several of its staff having graduated from the University of Western Australia (UWA), Hassell was well-suited to design its new Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences building. The project is defined by a shading screen of metal “petals…. Continue reading Sustainable learning hub keeps cool with math-inspired petal facade
When you think of papier-mâché, school art projects and carnival floats may come to mind, but a team of architects has used it to create something a bit more ambitious. The team mixed strips of recycled paper and non-toxic glue to create pair of protot… Continue reading Experimental shelters sport paper-thin walls – literally
A sizable area of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, is set to turn green – literally – thanks to a new plant and tree-filled development designed by Foster + Partners. Assuming all goes to plan, the project will create two new residential towers and a hotel,… Continue reading Beverly Hills to turn green with $2 billion tree-filled development
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has a habit of producing outstanding architecture that serves a dual purpose. Its Twist museum is also a bridge, its CopenHill power plant is topped by a ski slope, and now its upcoming furniture factory will double as a hikin… Continue reading BIG’s sustainable factory will be a Plus for hikers