Energy-efficient design

London-based architectural practice Knox Bhavan has completed an energy-efficient and accessible house for a client with particular physical requirements. Located on a lane in a village in Hertfordshire, England, “The Little Big House” utilizes a bespoke, prefabricated timber cassette system. Edmund Sumner The client, Henry Fraser, is a mouth artist, author, and motivational speaker. A life-changing accident in 2009 left Henry paralyzed from the shoulders down. In 2015, he taught himself how to paint by holding utensils in his mouth: an iPad stylus to start with and later, as his health improved, pencils and paintbrushes attached to a mouth stick. Henry’s 2017 memoir, The Little Big Things, is now a West End musi... More

Located in Milan’s Symbiosis business district by Covivio, Building D is a new 20,000 square meter office building by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel ACPV Architects that redefines the workspace as a place that can adapt to the changing needs of employees. Additionally, the building has obtained LEED Platinum and WELL Bronze certifications for its focus on people’s well-being, indoor comfort, and energy-efficient design. Leo Torri Part of the Sharing Cities project, a European initiative focused on innovative approaches to creating more environmentally sustainable and livable cities, Milan’s Symbiosis area strives to offer new educational and service sector facilities in line with contemporary demands. This latest... More