Explore how solar energy transforms high-rise living. Learn about sustainable construction practices for solar-powered residential buildings.
Building Use and Occupancy: The façade''s functionality should cater to the specific needs of the building occupants. For example, office buildings might prioritise daylighting and glare control, while residential buildings might focus …
ThermaCork, a 100% natural and eco-friendly insulation material, offers numerous benefits for sustainable building practices. Manufactured as a product of the outer bark of oak trees, this green insulation …
Bamboo is not just a plant; it''s a revolutionary element in sustainable building materials, heralding a new era in eco-friendly construction. Its ability to grow up to a meter per …
When it comes to eco-friendly insulation material, reclaimed wood insulation stands out as an exceptional choice. By repurposing old wood from structurally sound sources …
Including sustainable strategies in architectural projects is a necessity. …
Opened: 2014 | Use: Residential | Design: Ateliers Jean Nouvel with PTW Architects The innovative city that brought you the Sydney Opera House also thinks green – take One Central …
Solar application in buildings is limited by available installation areas. The performance of photovoltaic (PV) and solar collectors are compared in meeting the heating …
However, challenges in solar integration, such as initial costs and space limitations, must be addressed. In the following sections, I will explore these aspects, including …
Analyzing case studies illustrate that applying solar passive strategies in high-rise buildings have a meaningful effect on reducing the total annual cooling and heating …
Including sustainable strategies in architectural projects is a necessity. Check out different ways of adding solar panels to residential projects.
10 Most Sustainable Office Buildings Worldwide. With the alarming changes in global climate and the running out of non-renewable energy resources, sustainability in design has become an …
The Solaire, located in Battery Park City, New York, is one of the first residential buildings in the U.S. to integrate solar energy as part of a broader green initiative. …
Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology is one of the most promising solutions to harvest clean electricity on-site and support the zero carbon transition of cities.
In high density urban context, integrating greening into buildings such as green roofs and green facades are attractive solutions for architects. Besides of the ecological and …
There is an urgent need for systematic architectural studies to promote FIPV application for buildings with balconies. This research aims to develop a holistic architectural …
Reading time: 1 minute In an era when sustainability has become an important benchmark for forward-thinking buildings, it''s inspiring to see how far architecture and design have come in …
Residential buildings are increasingly incorporating solar panels into their roofs or facades. Net-zero energy homes, which generate as much energy as they consume, are …
The building sector is significantly contributing to climate change, pollution, and energy crises, thus requiring a rapid shift to more sustainable construction practices. Here, we review the …
The High Line is also reaching new, more environmentally friendly heights with some of its skyscrapers. "We set out to design a building that could bring added density and …
Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology is one of the most promising solutions to harvest clean electricity on-site and support the zero carbon transition of cities.
In order to evaluate high-rise buildings in terms of solar energy use, the author analyzes the case studies from both passive solar strategies and active solar technologies'' aspects. In the first …