ARCHITECTURE LIST

the Green Building Initiative (GBI) recognized the MeadWestvaco Corporation’s (MWV) headquarters building in Richmond, VA, for achievements in sustainable design and construction that were identified using the Green Globes environmental assessment and rating system for commercial buildings.

Brookhaven Green Estates announces the opening of a new 84-Unit community of Green homes. It offers green smart living where every resident lives in a 1200 sq. ft. corner unit and shares a central private secured entrance with elevators.

Designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects, in collaboration with Vancouver-based MCM and DA, the Vancouver Convention Centre West (VCC) has just been awarded LEED® Canada Platinum certification, the first convention centre project in the world to earn what is the program’s highest rating.

Designed by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU as part of the research “Walking through the History’ of the University of Perugia”, the Energy Roof Perugia serves as canopy along Via Mazzini in the center of Perugia. The roof consists of three layers: 1) The top layer incorporates transparent photovoltaic cells to generate electricity and shade the sun; 2) the middle/structural layer holds five wind turbines to generates additional energy; 3) and the bottom layer integrates laminated glazing and translucent pneumatic cushions.

Located at Weilburg, the Rathaus Terraces is a mixed-use development with retail, residential and park space. The 19,200 sqm project forms a sloping and terraced landscape featuring green rood as well as natural ventilation and daylighting. Designed by ACME, the Rathaus Terraces look like the natural topography, a great integration with the surrounding hills.

Conceived by Clifton Schooley & Assoc. Rammed Earth Designers & Builders, Rammed Earth Blossom House uses insulated rammed earth walls to raise the profile of this green building material. Rammed earth is ancient wall building technique that uses material similar to concrete aggregate but is put inside forms when damp and then compressed layer by layer. This gives the walls a layered effect that can mimic sedimentary rock. When insulated and stabilized with cement the walls are not only strong but are highly energy efficient.

The Plantagon’s Urban Greenhous Concept is beleived to change the way we produce organic and functional food. It also able to reduce costs and environmental damage by increasing efficiency and productivity in term of food producing. It’s achieved by eliminating transportation and deliver the product directly to consumers. Like a giant ball, this greenhouse has spiral ramp on the inside optimising conditions throughout the year.

Located on the banks of the River Tees, UK, the new biomass power plant will be built to produce 49.3MW of power. This man-made mountain power plant is designed by Thomas Heatherwick, and is beleived to decrease carbon emissions by 80% compared to coal or gas fired power stations.