Kalwall offers a unique solution with its translucent structural sandwich panels, incorporating prismatic glass fibers within the panel’s face sheets. These glass prisms refract sunlight, delivering a balanced and diffuse wash of glare-free light. The manufacturing process includes fitting the panels with translucent insulation, effectively reducing solar heat gains. One notable advantage is that these […]
The Swatch main building stands impressively at 240 meters long, featuring spans of up to 35 meters in width. Blumer-Lehmann AG undertook the planning, production, and assembly of this remarkable wooden five-story office and storage building. The construction, integrating a timber frame and wood element construction, demanded specialized knowledge in timber construction. Overview of the […]
Blumer Lehmann’s Wisdome Stockholm project at the Tekniska Museet in Stockholm showcases advanced visualization technology to tackle intricate challenges. Collaborating with project partners, they spearheaded the production and assembly of the Free Form timber structure. Collaborative Design and Construction The architectural design, conceptualized by Elding Oscarson and Florian Kosche, mandated the utilization of cross-laminated timber […]
Lunawood Thermowood stands out as a durable and safe material suitable for various garden, outdoor, and indoor structures. Produced using natural methods involving heat and steam, Thermowood offers a beautiful, sustainable option that is dimensionally stable, decay-resistant, and non-toxic. Lunawood sources its Thermowood from Scandinavian PEFC-certified pine from Finland, ensuring quality and eco-friendliness. Let’s delve […]
For decades, the world has grappled with the environmental impact of plastic waste, with over 9 billion tons produced since the 1950s, most of which ends up in landfills or oceans. Concurrently, homelessness remains a pressing issue globally, affecting over 1.6 billion people. The urgent need for affordable housing, especially in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, […]
The International Sports Sciences Institute, designed by Karamuk Kuo, stands as a beacon of innovation and collaboration on the University of Lausanne campus. Bringing together four public and private institutions, this compact yet dynamic structure serves as a hub for research and teaching in sports science. Despite its unassuming exterior, the building pulsates with activity […]
Lunawood offers Thermowood solar shades, providing an eco-conscious method to cool buildings without additional energy consumption. By utilizing Lunawood, you can mitigate excessive solar heat, reducing interior overheating and lowering the building’s carbon footprint through CO2-binding materials. Lunawood Thermowood is particularly suitable for mobile sunscreen systems with flexible opening and closing mechanisms. Modern Architectural Material […]
The Humanscapes Habitat Urban Living project, developed by Auroville Design Consultant, is an ambitious endeavor aimed at creating a sustainable and integrated urban living model. Positioned as an applied research and demonstration project, it seeks to serve as a benchmark for habitat development in the face of pressing global challenges such as energy scarcity and […]
Huaira stands as a testament to harmony with nature, nestled by a gentle river and enveloped in lush vegetation. Its purpose is clear: to offer a sanctuary away from urban life while minimizing environmental impact. The construction embodies a commitment to creating architecture with a negative carbon footprint, scientifically quantified to ensure its ecological integrity. […]
The world’s urban population has seen exponential growth, with projections indicating that over two-thirds of the population will reside in urban areas by 2050. This surge, primarily in Asia and Africa, poses challenges such as resource scarcity and environmental impact. Additionally, the global population is aging rapidly, with predictions suggesting a significant increase in the […]