Design Newspaper

Niko Kapa

Bioclimatic Pergola

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Arc

Functionality defines the aesthetics, using new techniques to reinterpret eternal themes in an attempt to synthesize spatial quality through specific architectural gestures. Open to the elements, external space is protected by a canopy that creates a microclimate. Combining modern design with simplicity of shape, curves and crisp lines define a layout adjusting elegantly into any architectural context while permitting occupants to enjoy outdoor spaces regardless of weather conditions all year round.

Oliver Schütte

Residential

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Black House

The Black House forms part of the modular No Footprint House series. The climate responsive designs of the project are based on passive strategies such as site specific positioning and the use of natural resources for cross ventilation, solar shading and energy production, as well as rainwater harvesting and biological water filtration. Industrial construction techniques create a high level of efficiency that can be delivered to any target location, combined with locally harvested and renewable materials to promote integral sustainability and regenerative development for the built environment.

SunEdge PV Technology Co., Ltd

Sustainable Social Building

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

The Sun House

The Sun House, with its geometrically bevelled exterior, is an Organic Architecture that combines solar power, green technology and symbiosis with the environment. The building's facade is dominated by solar panels, and the bevelled form is used to obtain a large amount of light and achieve better energy generating. The building is designed using environmentally friendly construction methods and all energy is reused through various recycling systems.

Vicky Chan

Urban Design

Monday, 16 September 2024

K Farm

K Farm challenges urban farming under extreme conditions and turns farming into natural education that people can enjoy. Because of this coastal condition along Victoria Harbour, It has innovated three types of farming to suit this specific climate. One is Hydroponics to provide weatherproof farming for in all conditions, two is aquaponics to study how fish and plants can coexist, and three is organic with various height and species to serve as inclusive farming.

Riya Kuvavala

Bioremediating Floating Raft Gardens

Sunday, 15 September 2024

Boat Biologs

Collaborating with the London boat community, these bioremediating floating gardens were designed to be built and installed by boat residents using accessible and locally sourced materials to fight canal water pollution. By incentivizing boaters with the promise of a private floating garden, this community-based call to action automatically strategizes and targets the source of water pollution and converts it into the solution. This collectively improves the quality of this shared water ecosystem whilst promoting the growth of native plants, insects and birds.

VASSILIS SIAFARICAS

Summer Villa

Saturday, 14 September 2024

Atlas

Atlas and Pleione are located on a seafront land plot in the picturesque natural harbor Sivota, on the island of Lefkada, in Greece. It is a complex of two subterranean villas and a subterranean guest house. Atlas Villa is 30 meters from the ocean water, and Pleione Villa is 50 meters away. The minimalistic design of all the villas, the austere architectural lines, the green roves, and the long windows blend functionality, luxury, and sustainability flawlessly. The estate boasts a unique, environmentally friendly design, custom-made interiors, and three vast swimming pools.