Lilyfield Housing Redevelopment in Sydney, Australia

Designed by HBO+EMTB, Lilyfield Housing Redevelopment  is located in Sydney, Australia. This new residential project in Sydney’s inner west, has set a new standard for public housing developments in Australia. It demonstrates that highly sustainable public housing outcomes are both realistic and achievable in terms of function, project demographics and housing affordability. The project comprises... 

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CO2-Saver Sustainable house in Lake Laka, Pszczyna, Poland

Located in Lake Laka, Pszczyna, Poland, CO2-Saver Sustainable house  was designed by P. Kuczia. The built form is designed to optimise the absorbance of solar energy. Approximately 80% of the building envelope facing south. The single storey living space on the ground floor is externally clad with untreated larch boarding. Solar energy is gained there by the set-in glazed patio. Solar collection panels... 

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Green Lighthouse in Copenhagen, Denmark

Green Lighthouse, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, designed by  Christensen & Co Architects, Denmark’s first CO2 neutral public building, demonstrates that sustainable design is not a question of stuffing the building with brazen, expensive high-tech gadgets, but that it starts with good old fashioned common sense. In fact 70% of the reduction of the energy consumption is the direct consequence... 

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The Peak in London, United Kingdom

The Peak is located in London, United Kingdom,  Victoria Station has a new neighbour. The Peak, a new 11,280 sq m commercial office and retail building situated adjacent to the mid 19th century rail station has been officially opened by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson, symbolising its significance to the historic South London district. The Sheppard Robson designed building, on behalf of Heron International,... 

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Elm and Willow House in Melbourne, Australia

Elm and Willow House that located in Melbourne, Australia, was designed by Architects EAT. The basis of this project involves an existing Edwardian house, which was both restored and altered, whilst the rear of the property underwent a level of demolition and construction for a new addition. The transparency and openness of the new addition is a deliberate counterpoint to the introverted Edwardian... 

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