Waste management is an important issue in many developing countries. With no proper systems in place, people run the risk of contracting disease, polluting the environment and dirtying water sources. A group of designers has come up with a concept called
Saunders Architecture has designed Bridge Studio, an artists’ studio located on Fogo Island, Canada. The 306 square meter structure is surrounded by rugged landscape and a small lake and was freshly painted to help it blend into the background, a far cr
In this age of electronics and computers, books have taken a backseat. Most of us read over the internet or on tablets, not because books are dull and boring, but because we have a thirst for electronic gadgetry. However, book lovers will testify that the
Recently an old Meat processing factory located in Chicago was subject to a mind boggling transformation. It has been converted to a self-sustaining food farm with its own in-built energy supply. To become self-sufficient in energy generation the 93000 s
Switzerland is home to the city of Lausanne, a French-speaking region. Lausanne in turn is home to the hamlet of Chalet-à-Gobet, a ski and winter sport destination. The charming village sees quite a number of visitors flocking to get a taste of what the
China’s Museum of the 21st century, the Datong Museum is underway construction and most likely to open for public viewing in 2013. Designed by Foster + Partners, the main attraction of the 32,000 square feet venue will be the Grand Gallery. It is among
Considering how human beings have evolved from primates that seem to spend plenty of time on the trees, if not all of it, we should not really have much of a trouble with a life on treetops. Well, evolution has ensured that we do not have the same skills
Achieving energy efficiency over the entire plan of a building is one of the most important goals of sustainable architecture. It seeks to reduce the negative impact of buildings on the environment. KABC has recently developed an innovative office and lab
The idea behind the design of the Ozone restaurant was to try and create a space that is appealing to those who love a bit of bowling and other recreational sports along with a good dining space right next to it. This obviously is great catch that allows
Brise soleil is a technique in architecture that refers to the use of various kinds of sun shading that provides for both natural ventilation and temperature control. While some of the Brise soleil techniques use fixed structures for sun shading, Santiago
