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 [...]

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Radisson Blu Hotel in United Kingdom

Designed by Editorial, Radisson Blu Hotel is located in United Kingdom. The hotel will utilise a range of low energy technologies to reduce the energy demand of the building; supplemented by an on-site combined heat and power (CHP) engine with a pure plant oil (PPO) tri-generation energy centre; that will export electricity to the national [...]

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Cyan Building in Portland, United States

Cyan Building that located in Portland, United States, was designed by THA Architecture. Cyan’s design reflects this priority at every scale. Its units boast oversized double casement windows and sliding partitions that create a sense of openness and allow for flexible configurations. Compact and energy efficient kitchen appliances, dual-flush toilets, and low-flow showerheads and bathroom [...]

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North House in London, United Kingdom

designed by Ian Ritchie Architects Ltd, North House that located in London, United Kingdom, The prominent street elevations were lightly refurbished maintaining their 1930s form. A single entrance was formed with a glazed stainless steel door installed behind the heritage entrance gates. Internally, using easily maintainable materials the calm feel is created by a flow [...]

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Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Thomas M. Cooley Law School designed by SHW Group, located  in Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States has achieved another milestone – not only is it the nation’s largest law school, but it is now the first ‘green’ law school in the state with the completion of its newest campus, located on a wooded 67-acre site [...]

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