Today’s conscious world cares for the protection of the environment and the resources, which has led to an evolution of the concept of sustainable development. Increased study on the future of resources and ill effects of fast paced development has made people aware of the terms like ozone depletion, harmful effects of CFC, and carbon emissions on the environment.
People of the present era, seriously consider the environmental factors before being a part of any developmental process and this change in approach has led to the proposal of residential complexes promising sustainable apartments which intensely focus on the use of sustainable materials, water storage and recycling, solar power, energy efficiency, and renewables, waste management. It formulates into optimum utilization of resources.
Here is an overview of 10 proposed residential complexes promising sustainable apartments:
1. David Baker + Partners Architects design sustainable residential complex for Oakland
They have proposed a new design spreading across seven-and-a-half acres in the southern end of Oakland. This design is prepared keeping in view the highest level of sustainability. They have proposed the use of solar panels on large scale which will meet the demands of hot water of each building of the complex.
2. KEO designs solar-powered residential complex for Palm Jabel Ali
KEO designers have designed an architectural complex which would take care of luxury along with sustainability. The design has 25 residential buildings with all modern facilities from luxurious bedrooms to fitness centers and swimming pools. The terrace is enveloped by solar panels to meet the energy requirements of the complex.
3. K66’s sustainable design adds value to Ljublana’s existing urban fabric
Sardar vuja architects have formulated a sustainable design for the K66 site in Ljublana, Slovenia. They are concentrating on building facade constructed from reusable material. They have plans for using solar panel to utilize the solar energy. They are also using reflective materials for thermal stabilization of the complex. The design also has superior ventilation system ensuring fit atmosphere inside the complex.
4. Team+ to build sustainable residential building in Denmark
A collaboration of skilled architects Team+ are working on a zero-energy residential concept in Aalborg, Denmark. They are employing the concepts of modern science, to make a maximum use of sunlight as well as protecting the complex from unnecessary heat.
5. Kezhma Island: A sustainable complex for the World Island
Diseno earle have designed a next gen-structure which would be a sustainable residential complex at a modest price. This design focuses on making the use of water and solar energy to meet the energy requirements of the complex.
6. World’s tallest residential tower to be built in Mumbai
Lodha developers of Mumbai have proposed a model more than 450 meters tall offering 300+ exclusive flats with all modern facilities. This proposed model aims at full utilization of solar energy for power and thermal stabilization of the complex. There model also focuses on water harvesting and waste recycling.
7. OMA stacks buildings to create a sustainable apartment complex
The office of metropolitan architecture is focusing on ecofriendly residential model with high level of sustainability. Their design proposes terrace farms to minimize the loss of plantation on the ground. They are also focusing on the use of solar panels, ventilation systems for the interior of the complex.
8. LAR designs sustainable residential/office complex for Mexico
LAR has proposed a sustainable design of residential complex for Mexico.The model is inspired by pyramid. The designers proposed vegetation on all terraces which would meet the cooling requirements of the complex.The design also focuses on rain water and solar energy harvesting.
9. DWP Architects’ Everrich 2 Apartments complex aims to be self-sustaining
DWP architects have proposed design which aims to be self sustaining. The design proposes sky gardens, green roofs, and shading treatments that will make the complex energy efficient.
10. Modern residential complex in Bucktown to get power from wind turbines
Ecologic lofts has proposed self sustaining model with energy efficient lighting systems, rooftop gardens, water and waste recycling units. The most important feature of this model is the use of kinetics from the wind to meet the energy requirements of the complex.
