July 10th, 2010
In Fukuoka City in Japan, they have an amazing building called “ACROS Fukuoka” with two very distinct sides: one side looks like a conventional office building with glass walls, but on the other side there is a huge terraced roof that merges with a park. The garden terraces, which reach up to about 60 meters above the ground, contain some 35,000 plants representing 76 species. A huge semicircular atrium and the triangular lobby provide contrast to the greenery, in this space is a symphony hall, offices and shops.
The building was constructed on the last remaining green space in the city center, so the architects, Emilio Ambasz & Associates, created a design to preserve the green space as much as possible, while still fitting in a large office building. In addition, a green roof reduces the energy consumption of a building, because it keeps the temperature inside more constant and comfortable. Green roofs also capture rainwater runoff, and support the life of insects and birds.
The building is a success in Japan, its terraced south facade utilized by many in the area for exercise and rest, affording views of the city and the harbor beyond. Unfortunately it has received little press overseas, especially in the United States.
This building was also featured in a book showcasing green roofs. Published last year, this visually attractive book has photos and descriptions of forty case studies of exemplary green roof projects — from Mexico City to Malmo, Sweden to Fukuoka, Japan to Dearborn, Michigan. It includes contributions from many of the leading people in the field. The book is intended to inform and inspire communities, designers, building owners by showcasing the environmental and aesthetic potential of large-scale green roofs.
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July 10th, 2010
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July 5th, 2010
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July 2nd, 2010
New York studio WXY Architecture have won a competition to build the Nanhe River Landscape Bridge in Xinjin County, China. This red bridge is due to begin later this year and will cross the river in two interlaced strands. As WXY Architecture wrote “Xinjin is a historical town that has attracted many residents and visitors over the years. It is geographically centered where five rivers converge, and for centuries poets have exalted its natural beauty. Our design draws inspiration from Xinjin’s breathtaking landscape and rich cultural history, and reflects the city’s modern prosperity.”
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July 1st, 2010
Winner of an international design competition for the Wuhan New Energy Center in Wuhan, China, the “Wuhan Energy Flower” by Grontmij and Soeters Van Eldonk Architects is essentially a research institute in the field of new energy sources and sustainability. Inspired by the Calla lily, the zero energy building is gonna be the first to receive the BREEM outstanding accreditation in the world. Powered by solar and wind energy, the flower-shaped building is 140m tall and is surrounded by a number of laboratories resembling the leaves.
Harnessing natural resources, the sustainable building collects rainwater in the bowl to fulfill its water requirements, and the solar panels enclosing the roof produces renewable electricity to fulfill the energy needs of the structure. Featuring pistil made in vertical axis wind turbines to collect renewable energy, the building integrates a solar chimney in the middle to maximize natural ventilation, while the rim of the bowl works as sunroof to heat and cool the building.
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June 24th, 2010
I wanted to create a building where it isn’t clear if there are any rules at all,” explains Tokyo designer Junya Ishigami.
Composed of 305 steel columns and surrounded by glass, the Kanagawa Institute of Technology (KAIT) serves as a workshop for engineering and design students along with members of the local community.
Ishigami’s glass box is essentially the centerpiece of the institute. Using contemporary minimalism, a predominantly white interior, and lots of open space, the structure blurs the lines between the indoors and outdoors. The architect’s vision was to create the ambiance of a tree-filled forest, not a college classroom, making this one very cool learning environment.
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June 17th, 2010
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