Green Tomorrow in Yongin, South Korea

Green Tomorrow that located in Yongin, South Korea, was designed by Samoo Architects & Engineers. The main concept of this project is to adopt the sustainable design techniques into a traditional Korean architecture, promoting public awareness on energy saving and proposing a prototype of a green urban housing unit that accommodates a living space best suited for Korean climate and lifestyle. The... 

Tags: Architectural history, Divided regions, energy saving, energy savings, Environment, Korean architecture, North Korea, Political geography, Political philosophy, Politics, South Korea, Yongin

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 fixtures... 

Tags: Chiller, Cyan, Cyan Building, energy, energy efficient kitchen appliances, energy saving, Engineering, Environment, Flush toilet, Free Collars Kingdom, Manga, Physics, Portland, United States

Middelfart Savings Bank in Middelfart, Denmark

Designed by 3XN, Middelfart Savings Bank, is located in Middelfart, Denmark. Middelfart Savings Bank is a key institution in the town of Middelfart, located by the Lillebælt waters on the island of Funen, Denmark. Thus the Savings Bank wanted their new head office to provide a new public space for the local citizens as well as an architectural icon for the town and the Savings Bank. The building is... 

Tags: 3XN, Business/Finance, Construction, Denmark, Earthquake engineering, energy consumption, Energy efficient heating, energy saving, Engineering, Environment, Funen, Heating ventilating and air conditioning, Lithuanian Savings Bank, Middelfart, Middelfart Savings Bank, Natural ventilation, sustainable building

New Cistercian monastery in Cinigiano, Italy

Located in Cinigiano, Italy, New Cistercian monastery was designed by ARCHOS S.R.L. The monastic complex is articulated based on a square with sides of about 40 metres, characterised at its interior by an area for cult, accommodation facilities associated to services and the residence of monks belonging to the Community. The Cloister lies at its centre, which is a square with sides of about 14 metres... 

Tags: ARCHOS S.R.L., building materials, Cinigiano, complex executive, electric energy, energy production, energy saving, Environment, Italy, Monastery

Bellahoj Swim Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark

Located in Copenhagen, Denmark, Bellahoj Swim Stadium was designed by Arkitema. The Bellahoj swimming stadium has been built on the site of a former outdoor pool in suburban Copenhagen between the area Bronshoj and Copenhagen proper. The architectural solution connects the Bellahoj fields and the Bellahoj towers. The park around the stadium has both secluded areas for rest or reading and play areas... 

Tags: architectural solution, Bellahoj Swim Stadium, Bellahoj towers, Bronshoj, Construction, Copenhagen, Denmark, Earthquake engineering, energy saving, Geography of Europe, light steel construction, Roof, V2G