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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

This 690 Sq.Ft. Bus Station Cuts Carbon Emissions by 70% Using Recycled Steel - Yanko Design

Fernando Andrade understood this intimately when he began designing the Amazon Bus Station in Belém, a project born not from architectural ego but from genuine public consultation with the people who would actually use it. They asked for four things: protection from the weather, environmental comfort, durability, and reasonable cost. What they got exceeded every expectation: a soaring, sculptural shelter that treats public transit users as deserving of the same design attention typically reserved for museums and corporate headquarters.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

This 30-story skyscraper in China doesn't need AC to stay cool

WeBank's 30-story Shenzhen headquarters integrates operable windows, open-air terraces, and vertical atria to naturally ventilate and connect interior and exterior spaces.
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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

perforated brick facade punctuates fernanda padula's concrete house in brazil

Casa Royal integrates brutalist exposed materials and cobogó screens into a single-storey house on a sloped Brazilian site, prioritizing light, ventilation, and terrain responsiveness.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
6 months ago

How Breathable Should Facades Be? Exploring Permeability and Impermeability in Building Envelopes

Architecture's purpose is to provide safe and comfortable shelter, adapting to environmental challenges while impacting how people interact with their surroundings.
fromArchDaily
6 months ago

Designing for Temperaature Gradients: 6 Central American Projects that Use Transitional Spaces to Mitiagte Heat

In tropical climates, high humidity presents a significant challenge, prompting designers to develop building strategies that embrace natural airflow and mitigate heat gain.
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