Sustainable building

Melbourne: making green buildings the norm

Laurent Barelier — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:35:00 +0000

Melbourne has inherited from a “new world city” grid: much of the middle and outer suburbs are characterized by low density sprawl and high dependency on the automobile. But in 1985, the Strategic Plan - meant to revitalize the Central Business District - started to reverse the pattern. This masterplan has subsequently benefited from Jan Gehl’s expertise, who was invited in Melbourne to examine the city center and propose solutions for its revitalization.

Hørsholm: Denmark's most climate friendly kindergarten

Sarah Armitage — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:06:15 +0000

Active House is a web-based platform for sharing knowledge about sustainable building. The vision is to set up a holistic framework for how architects of the future can design and renovate buildings in order to make a positive contribution to human health and well-being by focusing on in indoor and outdoor environments as well as sustainable energy. By bringing daylight and fresh air into focus, Active House wants to promote a better environment in cultural, architectural and environmental terms.

Adelaide: A sustainable neighbourhood created by local residents

Astrid Svane — Tue, 04 May 2010 07:49:44 +0000

Adelaide, Australia's fifth largest and most densely populated city, enjoys a Mediterranean climate with a mild, wet winter and a very dry, hot summer. The city only has a few playgrounds and green areas where children and adults can meet, play and enjoy each other's company. In south-western Adelaide, however, one finds a small green oasis - the new residential neighbourhood Christie Walk. Here, the residents live in small housing units in close proximity to each other. The streets are green with trees, bushes and flowers growing in front, behind and between the houses.

Manchester: Green Building secures reduced carbon emissions

Maria Nørlyng Leal — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:45:20 +0000

The Green Building has 32 flats, a medical clinic and a private daycare institution for 120 children. The 11-story building stands out in the cityscape with its distinctive architecture, wind turbines and solar panels on the roof. A number of environment technology solutions help to reduce carbon emissions by 60% compared to those of an average residential property.