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The change lies in how effectively we use the energy. Globally respected green building agencies such as LEED, ESTIDAMA, BREEAM, and Green Star, give out credits and ratings based on the energy efficiency of a building's design and its post-construction performance.

The change lies in how effectively we use the energy. Globally respected green building agencies such as LEED, ESTIDAMA, BREEAM, and Green Star, give out credits and ratings based on the energy efficiency of a building's design and its post-construction performance.

The best thing to start with is building performance simulation. It can help Architects run multiple simulations with various materials and physical positioning as to how a building would function under different situations. This kind of choices made at very initial stage of deign can help converse the energy later on.

Laser scanning is getting ever so popular in the building design and construction industry, especially for large scale expansion, renovation, building restoration and retrofitting projects. In addition to these, using Scan to BIM to upgrade a facility into a sustainable high performance building is also gaining pace.

Shopping malls are growing worldwide, dominating retail and commercial market. The occupants usually have the same concern regarding indoor climate, regardless of geographical location. Apparently the most important aspect that matters in the energy performance of a shopping mall, is its customer satisfaction, its safety and logistic, the accessibility and range of products and access to public transport and car parking.

Sustainable building design and construction has been highly acclaimed in recent times. We witness lots of architects opting for green building design and construction, considering the environmental essentials and social responsibility towards the society they live in.

The Kebony technology permanently transforms sustainable wood species into durable high performance wood.

Architecture Interspace designs this auditorium in Puducherry to integrate function, structure and connectivity - an experiential space uniquely shaped by materials, lighting, and dynamic features.

Sasaki's take on the #Microsoft #NERD #Centre is quirky, #experimental and #refreshing - allowing personal interactions to find their rightful place between #performance and #innovation.

Didzis Jaunzem breaks conventional stereotypes of stage design with his concept for 'Abas Malas' (Both Sides), Latvia's centenary celebration event. Check out the story here…

Building skin imparts a character to a place, externally; and is a major parameter for building performance, internally. rat[LAB]-Research in Architecture & Technology designs a façade project in Gurgaon for an industrial building using parametric techniques that have overcome multiple constraints. Find out more about the result here...

Defining the relationship between the physical workspace environment, colour theory and employee performance, EDDA Architecture designs the interiors of IMAK Ofset Management Office, Istanbul.

The new 18,000 sq. m. Maison de l'Économie Créative et de la Culture en Aquitaine, MÉCA, creates a frame for the celebration of contemporary art, film and performances, cementing the UNESCO-listed Bordeaux as the epicenter for culture. Check out the monolithic, sculptural building here…

Integrating environmental systems to enhance overall building performance, Studio Design Cosmos creates a contemporary working environment within this corporate office space.

Given its myriad entities and perhaps the world's most advanced performance pool, Watergarden in Istanbul is a first-of-its-kind gastronomy and entertainment centre. Check it out and tell us what you think

This net-zero house in the Catskills region of New York by LANG Architecture integrates sustainable features like solar PV panels, triple pane high performance windows and an energy recovery ventilation system, among others.

An all-white structure and courtyard framed by high walls, the Filux Lab by Workshop Arquitectos is akin to a 3D canvas - as dynamic as the lighting art pieces exhibited against it. Check it out here

Carter Williamson Architects designs the performance space and STEM classroom at Burwood Girls High School making a bold, colourful statement through a detailed yet simple form.

Studio Symbiosis designs a sleek and modern street air purifier featuring elegant design, IoT and FINE filtration! The design propagates maximum surface area and increased wind speed for a robust and efficient performance. Flat-packed and based on a plug-and-play system, Verto, as it is called wins the Red Dot 2023 in the Product Design category!

With a proposal contextually rooted in the surrounding desert landscape, local cultural heritage, and Najdi building traditions, Snøhetta unveils the design of The Royal Diriyah Opera House, creating a new stage for future generations of performers and audiences. 

Inspired by a kids' game of broken telephone, where the inputs and outputs don't always exactly match, Hello, Hello is a poetic messaging system inside a luminescent arch that turns peoples' voices into a lyrical spectacle. Created by Daily tous les jours, an emergent field of practice that combines interactive art, storytelling, performance, and urban design to create unexpected experiences that bring strangers together in a spirit of play, cooperation, and creativity, the permanent public art installation is part of a broader vision for "Joy Experiments" - interventions designed to foster community through play.