Busstop Park+Ride Citybus in Hoogkerk, Netherlands

Located in Hoogkerk, Netherlands, the Busstop Park Ride Citybus was designed by Lysbeth de Groot-de Vries, LYVR which offers space for 600 cars, bicycles and offers various options for transfer from county and city buses. Located on the edge of the parking and the bus lane, the waiting room at the brightly coloured Busstop directly [...]

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Williamstown High School in Victoria, Australia

The Williamstown High School designed by Spowers is located in Victoria, Australia. An emphasis on natural light and views connect the students to their local environment. Rainwater is collected via a highly visible system of pipes and tanks and used for toilet flushing and irrigation. Tactile materials such as timber and brickwork are exposed internally [...]

Tags: Architecture, Australia, Australian Institute of Architects, Best Secondary School, Building, Building engineering, Construction, Education, energy efficiency, Engineering, Environmentalism, Green building, Human Interest, Premier, sustainable building

MESC Headquarters, Government office now open for business, featuring specific architectural features for humid tropical climate in Samoa

MESC Headquarters, Government office now open for business, featuring specific architectural features for humid tropical climate that located in Samoa, was designed by Whitefield McQueen Irwin Alsop. The 4,700 sq m complex is one of the largest buildings in the South Pacific and extends over two wings and multiple levels. Comprised of essential office and [...]

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The Bertschi School, Living Science Building in Capitol Hill, United States

The Bertschi School, Living Science Building designed by KMD Architects is located in Capitol Hill, United States.  The building collects rainwater and distributes it through an exposed river and a series of pipes in the classroom for educational purposes. The water is collected in separate potable and irrigation cisterns. From there, it can be treated [...]

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Da Vinci Residential Tower in Mexico

The Da Vinci Residential Tower designed by Pascal Arquitectos is located in Mexico.  This condominium tower includes 38 apartments. The service areas include a multi-purpose room, paddle tennis court, open swimming pool at the roof garden, lounge, SPA with a two lane lap-pool, jacuzzi, restrooms, dressing room, and a balcony with a fantastic view to [...]

Tags: Apartment, Bathing, Bathroom, Bedroom, car wash, Da Vinci Residential Tower, energy saving lighting controls, Health, Jacuzzi, Mexico, Pascal Arquitectos, property, Restrooms, Rooms, Toilet, Washroom