Mission

GREEN DESIGN IS GOOD

DESIGN
GOOD DESIGN IS GREEN
DESIGN
Work architecture greenroof PS1
New York
PS1 warm-up music festival
URBAN FARM
P.F.1 (PUBLIC FARM ONE)
BY WORK ARCHITECTURE
COMPANY TO BE UNVEILED
JUNE 20, 2008
IN P.S.1S COURTYARD
THE SLIDING HOUSE
Suffolk, England, 2009
DE RIJ KE MARSH MORGAN
UNDERGROUND ECO HOUSE: SNOWDEN HOUSE
CRAWFORD PARTNERSHIP
Islngton, 2004
EDEN BIO BY EDOUARD FRANCOIS 2
PARIS, 2009
Client : Paris Habitat
Housing under the title H&E Habitat et Environnement RT2000-15%
98 residences +11 studios and 52 parking spaces
10.7 million Euros
Project manager (design and construction): J ulien ODILE architect
Landscape Architect: Sophie Barbaux
Contractor: SICRA
Address: Villas des Vignoles Paris XXme
ZIRA ISLAND MASTERPLAN BY BIG
CASPIAN SEA, 2008, BAKU
Bjarke Ingels, Founding Partner of BIG: What we propose for Zira Zero Island is an architectural landscape based
on the natural landscape of Azerbaijan. This new architecture not only recreates the iconic silhouettes of the seven
peaks, but more importantly creates an autonomous ecosystem where the flow of air, water, heat and energy are
channeled in almost natural ways. A mountain creates biotopes and eco-niches, it channels water and stores heat, it
provides viewpoints and valleys, access and shelter. The Seven Peaks of Azerbaijan are not only metaphors, but
actual living models of the mountainous ecosystems of Azerbaijan.
SUN
The buildings of the island are heated and cooled by heat pumps
connecting to the surrounding Caspian Sea. Solar heat panels integrated
in the architecture create a steady supply of hot water, while
photovoltaics on strategically located facades and roof tops power
daytime functions as swimming pools and aqua parks.
WATER
Waste water and storm water is collected and led to a waste water treatment
plant, where it is then cleaned, processed and recycled for irrigation. The
solid parts of the waste water are processed and composted and finally
turned into top soil, fertilizing the island. The constant irrigation and fertilizing
of the island supports the lush green condition of a tropical island, with a
minimal ecological footprint.
WIND
Zira Zero Island benefits from the fact that Baku is the city of wind. By
harvesting the wind energy through an offshore wind farm, the island will have
its own CO2-neutral power supply. Further by locating the wind turbines on
sea, it transforms the existing offshore oil industrys platforms & foundations in
Baku into a more sustainable future of wind turbine platforms.
LANDSCAPE
The landscaping of the island is derived from wind simulations of the
microclimates created by the mountains. Swirly patterns created by the
wind moving its way through the Seven Peaks inform the planting of trees
and the design of public spaces. Where the winds and turbulence are
strongest the trees becomes denser, creating lower wind speeds and thus
a comfortable outdoor leisure climate.
EXHIBITION YES IS MORE, 20
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of February, Copenhagen
GWANGGYO POWER CENTER
MVRDV
SEOUL, KOREA,, 2008-2011
The design will be
one of two centres
envisioned for the
future new town, a
self sufficient city of
77,000 inhabitants
located 35 km
south of Seoul.
global-warming-rug-by-nel-for-nanimarquina
local-river-by-mathieu-lehanneur
CONNECTED URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Green Strategy
The City of Amsterdam has formally endorsed its 'Climate Vision'. In 2025 the
CO2 emission of the city will be 40% lower than in the reference year of 1990.
In 2015 the municipal organization will be climate neutral.
The council cannot achieve this alone and has appealed to citizens, workers
and companies to help make the 2025 goal possible.
Cabbage chair by Nendo
Thus, the cabbage chair fits active, optimistic and forward-moving
21st century selves, the kind of people who, to borrow a concept
Miyake expressed during a meeting with us, dont just wear
clothes, but shed their skin.