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.

The tower skin project for UTS Broadway Tower is aimed to transform old style building into modern & sustainable building, but the main purpose is to offer a high performance ‘micro climate’ and to generate energy, thank to the tranparent cocoon and the photo-voltaic cell. Designed by LAVA, the skin project actually can be implemented to any building.

Designed by OMA, the new campus for Chu Hai College of Higher Education covers 28,000 m2 of education facilities for its 4,000 students. The building features both pure geometric forms with the two slabs connected by a ‘mat’ that contains library, cafeteria, gym, and lecture theatres. Maximized for natural ventilation, the slabs contain flexible space for classrooms, studios, and offices. As mentioned by the campus selection committee, the design has a strong visual identity for the college, flexibility in use and an environment conducive for multidisciplinary education.

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.

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.