The EZONE UWA Student Hub's facade is carefully positioned so as to diffuse the sunlight and mitigate solar heat gain inside the building, reducing artificial cooling needs. Hassell also says the ...

It’s a fitting location, given that the researchers were inspired by two biological mechanisms to create the shade system: ...

Together, David Toussaint and Kirsty Volz have more than 30 years of experience in architecture ... and the circular holes that dot its facade, to keep internal temperatures to a minimum.

AMES, Iowa – An innovative way to cool buildings using 3D-printed ceramics has earned an Iowa State University architecture team an award in masonry design and construction. A team of four faculty and ...

There are plenty of stylish ways to block the sun while keeping your home's facade visually appealing and cool! Here are some ... means ‘sun breaker’. These architectural elements, often ...

Environmental comfort is one of the aspects that contribute to the good performance of architecture ... of the most famous examples of double-skin facades is Foster+Partners' 30 St Mary Ax ...

All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently ... and the rough steel on the facade all offer intriguing and varied textures. Inside a serene atmosphere is created with birch ...

Architectural styles and construction ... reflective painting and white-stone facades, can keep homes cool naturally and reduce the need for air-conditioning. The problem, particularly for ...