Ecological design
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about ecological design
Project • By Aidlin Darling Design • Bridges
The University of Virginia Contemplative Commons
Aidlin Darling Design has completed the University of Virginia (UVA) Contemplative Commons, a pan-university building designed to support student wellbeing through immersive, experiential learning and reconnection to nature. The four-storey U-shaped building houses multi-purpose studios, research spaces, and a range of sensory-led learning environments.
Drawing from Thomas Jefferson’s vision of the university as a living landscape—where architecture and the natural environment shape the experience of learning—Aidlin Darling Design uses biophilic principles, passive strategies, rainwater capture and reclaimed materials to create a restorative space that has achieved LEED Gold certification.
Matthew Millman
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Project • By G8A Architects • Regionals
Long Thanh Green Aerotropolis
Long Thanh International Airport Aerotropolis is set to become a modern, efficient and culturally significant gateway to Vietnam. Around it, compact mixed-use districts integrate with airport-related industries, business hubs and residential communities; forming the aerotropolis over time. These vibrant areas will bring together workplaces, cultural venues and public spaces, creating an 'airport city' that serves both existing and new residents and working populations. Ecological corridors form the foundation of the spatial strategy, ensuring that urban development respects and enhances the natural landscape and the integration of natural systems. The aerotropolis embodies a forward-thinking model for new airport cities—where economic... More
Project • By NarrativA architecten • Private Houses
Eco, biobased villa near Amsterdam, Netherlands
The house has been designed according to the sustainable principles of biobased, ecological construction. In the design and construction of this house, we carefully looked at the orientation, the sun and the usual wind direction (for example, for the possibilities for night ventilation). The sun has a lot of influence on the shape and the layout. The house is constructed from a vapour permeable timber frame construction system, delivered on site as prefabricated elements. All the insulation materials above the ground are natural.
Martijn Heil
The plots are relative small in this project. The neighbouring home is relative close by and provide much shade in winter. The clients have therefore chosen not to create a roof overhang on... More
Product • By PLANIUM • MG01 Magnetic Floor
MG01 Magnetic Floor
The MG01 Magnetic Floor is an effective and fast installation system.The attractiveness of the magnetic base allows static support on the tiles.Exclusive metal finishes, natural or with design textures, exalt the metropolitan environments.Research and innovation combined with industrial know-how originate Planium surfaces, creating unique Floors and Wall coverings.All floor or wall Systems have an INNOVATIVE, FUNCTIONAL and RENEWABLE DESIGN. They allow fast dry installations, respecting the environment, with simple laying or with patented mechanical or one-click hooks between tile and tile, or also traditional installations with glue.Each tile is made of QUALITY materials. Their design was created to be functional, eco-friendly and sophisti... More