Yannell Residence in Chicago, United States

Located in Chicago, United States,Yannell Residence was designed by Farr Associates. As Chicago’s first Net Zero Energy building – producing 40% more energy than it consumes – it demonstrates that beautiful, sustainable, energy-positive housing can be integrated seamlessly into existing housing stock in northern climates. The floor plan features two narrow wings, maximizing solar penetration... 

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72 Sentosa Cove in Sentosa, Singapore

Located in Sentosa, Singapore , 72 Sentosa Cove was designed by ONG&ONG Pte Ltd. The design of the house was figured as a building that adapts to the climatological conditions of the surroundings as well as to the specific natural resources available in the area (sun, light, wind, rain, topography) with the purpose of reducing the environmental impact of the traditional preconceived home. The client... 

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Hillside Residence in Singapore, Singapore

The Hillside Residence designed by K2LD Architects is located in Singapore, Singapore. This house is one of several privileged residences perched on the slope next to the only hillside golf course in Singapore with the advantage of a beautiful view of the downtown skyline. The Scanlon Residence distinguishes itself from its neighbours with a unique architectural expression. 2 diagonally folded pitched... 

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The Soundhouse in Sheffield, United Kingdom

The Soundhouse that located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, conceptually designed by Carey Jones Architects and delivered by Jefferson Sheard Architects is a bold and simple design that aims to reflect the existing inventiveness in the Portobello area of the City. Look like a black quilted cube or ‘music box’, This University of Sheffield’s state-of-the-art music practice and studio facility is... 

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340 on the Park in Chicago, United States

The 62 floor eco tower of residential condominium building, 340 on the Park was designed by architects Solomon Cordwell Buenz in Chicago, United States. The Chicago’s first Silver LEED, 340 on the Park stands out as a major achievement in energy and environmentally conscious design due of its size, height and use. At the time of its design inception, spring of 2003, there were no other buildings... 

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