Acquiring diverse expressive possibilities within interior design, the use of wood in regions with a wide range of climates and temperatures such as Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, or Ecuador enables the creation of attractive and captivating spaces that capture the attention of their users by contrasting, blending, or integrating with their surrounding environment. Being a natural element and presenting a negative carbon footprint at the end of its life cycle, wood offers multiple finishes, textures, and tones that can be associated with being outdoors and providing, on some occasions, spaciousness, warmth, and relaxation at the same time.
Featured House in Gávea / gru.a
Featured Open Library / ARP studio
Featured Genesis Headquarters Office / COM
Editor's Choice Beautiful, Functional, and Romantic: Spiral Staircases in Paris
Wooden Interiors: 10 Cabins Bringing Warmth in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and More
House Waves of Glass and Clouds of Metal / fala
Fa-brick / Society of Architecture
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Architects: Society of Architecture
- Area: 466 m²
- Year: 2023
National Institute of Water Sports / M:OFA Studios
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Architects: M:OFA Studios
- Area: 12075 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Saint-Gobain, Armwood, Insuboard, Jaquar, Johnson Endura, +2
Kadans Co-housing / B-architecten
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Architects: B-architecten
- Area: 2540 m²
- Year: 2023
Cooperative Housing Feld4 / MASStudio
Pergola House / Studio Saxe
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Architects: Studio Saxe
- Area: 400 m²
- Year: 2022
'Future Positive': Foster + Partners Debuts Inaugural Exhibition in Seoul, Korea
Foster + Partners has debuted their first-ever exhibition in Korea at the Seoul Museum of Art. Marking a significant moment for the studio and its relationship to South Korea, the exhibition “Future Positive” showcases the work of Norman Foster and Foster + Partners to Korean audiences for the first time. On display from April 25th until July 21st, 2024, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the comprehensive showcase of Foster’s architectural journey from 1967 to the present day.
Flanders House / SAOTA
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Architects: SAOTA
- Year: 2024
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Professionals: TKI Interiors, High End Electro, Wirtz International, Cone Lighting
Seongsu Silo: Seoul Urban Manufacturing Hub / Society of Architecture
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Architects: Society of Architecture
- Area: 2179 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Base Structural Consultants, Ju-Sung ENG, Hangil Engineering, Save
The Curtain: A Key Element in the Certification of Sustainable Buildings
When Wallace S. Broecker first introduced the concept of global warming in the 1970s, society probably didn't anticipate the implications of this phenomenon. Today, more than 50 years later, we have stopped predicting an adverse climate scenario and have begun witnessing it directly. It is now evident that the earth is breaking temperature records year after year, as a result of a disparity in the global response to the issue and a slow-moving reduction in carbon emissions.
To reduce CO₂ emissions in architecture, it is crucial to implement effective strategies that address both the manufacturing of materials and the life cycle of buildings, as well as energy consumption during use. In countries like the US, approximately 45% of energy consumption in the residential sector is allocated to heating and cooling spaces, making it essential to address efficient building design, especially on the façade. To achieve this objective, policies are being implemented that promote a conversion towards a more sustainable model. In this new model, sustainability certifications for buildings provide a framework for measuring and evaluating resource consumption.
The Horizon Library / Protoscapes
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Architects: Protoscapes
- Area: 756 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Anhui Xintong Construction Group Ltd.