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Box Factory Zero Energy Resilience Hub

Box Factory

This Zero Energy, low carbon project has operational data that confirms its actual performance. It is an all electric building that relies on onsite solar to meet its energy needs, with heat pumps providing heating and cooling. Careful siting and form work as hard as the systems, with the building oriented to local wind patterns and sun angles. Box Factory integrates climate resilience, innovation, and community impact through thoughtful design. During the 2022 Electra Fire, which burned 4,500 acres in Amador County, the project proved itself resilient and climate ready.

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Arc Bioclimatic Pergola

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.

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Briiv Pro Air Purifier

Briiv Pro

Briiv Pro is an air purifier designed for use in homes and offices. Briiv Pro replaces fossil-fuel derived plastics with bioplastics, moss, coconut fibre and recyclable glass. The unit stands 30 centimetres tall, measures 16 centimetres in diameter and weighs 1.3 kilograms. An onboard air quality sensor allows Briiv Pro to adjust the fan speed automatically. Control is possible through an LED interface, a proximity sensor for touchless use, or a mobile application. Several units can be linked to clean the air in larger spaces. Power use and filter replacement costs are kept low.

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Reusable Foldable Cup

Reusable

Reusable is a foldable cup designed for drinks consumed away from home. The cup collapses into a compact form that fits in a pocket or a bag. Reusable is made from food-grade silicone and BPA-free plastic, shaped by injection molding. The cup holds 250 ml and measures 87 mm in width and 122 mm in height. To open the cup, the top rim is pulled up until it locks in place. To close the cup, the rim is pushed down until it folds flat. Reusable offers an alternative to disposable cups and helps reduce waste.

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Boomerang Athens Urban House

Boomerang Athens

Conceived as an urban oasis on Lycabettus Hill, Boomerang Athens presents a calm architectural presence shaped by controlled openings and a vertical shading system that regulates privacy, light, and heat. A refined palette of metal, wood, and marble adds warmth to its minimalist character. The rooftop forms an elevated living landscape with a pool, and the illuminated Boomerang Pergola defines the silhouette at night. As the first leed platinum certified residence in Greece, the house combines sustainability and high environmental performance with everyday comfort through knx programming.

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The Sun House Sustainable Social Building

The Sun House

The Sun House is a sustainable building designed to generate and reuse energy on site. The roof and exterior walls are made of solar panels with a total capacity of 65.57 kW. The interior is built mostly from recycled cypress timber, reshaped into ceilings, flooring, furniture and partitions. A heat pump system circulates heat to regulate the temperature, and collected rainwater is stored in a ten ton tank for garden irrigation. The building provides 440 square meters of indoor space and aims to be self sufficient.

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Designer of the Day

World's Best Designers, Artists and Architects.

Good design deserves great recognition. Everyday, we are pleased to feature amazing designers who create original and innovative designs, amazing architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s greatest designers. Check out an award-winning design portfolio today and get inspired.

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