Posts Tagged: sustainability
ThinkingSkins |EFN Workshop
/// ThinkingSkins| EFN Workshop From June 15th to 17th 2015 we are holding a workshop about multifunctional adaptive façades. It will take place as part of the EFN-mobile workshop series at the Technical University in Delft and is based on
ThinkingSkins |EFN Workshop
/// ThinkingSkins| EFN Workshop From June 15th to 17th 2015 we are holding a workshop about multifunctional adaptive façades. It will take place as part of the EFN-mobile workshop series at the Technical University in Delft and is based on
BuckyLab intro-07
/// BuckyLab intro-07 Marcel Bilow gives a small introduction about BuckyLab possibilities and activities – Part 07/07.
BuckyLab intro-07
/// BuckyLab intro-07 Marcel Bilow gives a small introduction about BuckyLab possibilities and activities – Part 07/07.
Imagine Detail 11 – part 01
/// Imagine Detail 11 – part 01 Ulrich Knaack gives a small explanation concerning the refurbishment process of the Architecture department building in TU delft university.
Imagine Detail 11 – part 01
/// Imagine Detail 11 – part 01 Ulrich Knaack gives a small explanation concerning the refurbishment process of the Architecture department building in TU delft university.
Capricorn House – Düsseldorf
/// Capricorn House – Düsseldorf Capricorn house – Düsseldorf is an low-energy building and had been designed by Gatermann + Schossig. The building has a rhythmic façade of red and clear glass panels. The façade built from a developed i-modul façade units,
Capricorn House – Düsseldorf
/// Capricorn House – Düsseldorf Capricorn house – Düsseldorf is an low-energy building and had been designed by Gatermann + Schossig. The building has a rhythmic façade of red and clear glass panels. The façade built from a developed i-modul façade units,
SYMPOSIUM ABOUT MATERIALS AND INNOVATION
/// SYMPOSIUM ABOUT MATERIALS AND INNOVATION For our dutch speaking contacts we would like to anounce the 2nd edition of our Materials and Innovation Symposium that will held in Den Haag in October the 30th. Within 3 parallel sessions a wide
SYMPOSIUM ABOUT MATERIALS AND INNOVATION
/// SYMPOSIUM ABOUT MATERIALS AND INNOVATION For our dutch speaking contacts we would like to anounce the 2nd edition of our Materials and Innovation Symposium that will held in Den Haag in October the 30th. Within 3 parallel sessions a wide
Fassade2014 – Internationales Fassaden-Symposium
/// Fassade2014 – Internationales Fassaden-Symposium For the conference program, see the link here. Façade 2014, the international façade conference will take place for the third time in Switzerland under supervision of the façade and construction center of Hochschule Luzern and Hochschule
Fassade2014 – Internationales Fassaden-Symposium
/// Fassade2014 – Internationales Fassaden-Symposium For the conference program, see the link here. Façade 2014, the international façade conference will take place for the third time in Switzerland under supervision of the façade and construction center of Hochschule Luzern and Hochschule
Biomimetic utilization of thermoregulation for dynamic façades
/// Biomimetic utilization of thermoregulation for dynamic façades Development of a biomimetic ontology to exploit the potential of thermal adaptability in nature for dynamic facade design. PhD researcher: Dipl.-Ing. Susanne Gosztonyi Promoter: Prof. Dr. Ing. Ulrich Knaack Co-Promoter: Prof. George Jeronimidis,
Biomimetic utilization of thermoregulation for dynamic façades
/// Biomimetic utilization of thermoregulation for dynamic façades Development of a biomimetic ontology to exploit the potential of thermal adaptability in nature for dynamic facade design. PhD researcher: Dipl.-Ing. Susanne Gosztonyi Promoter: Prof. Dr. Ing. Ulrich Knaack Co-Promoter: Prof. George Jeronimidis,
Deutsche Post Headquarters – Bonn
/// Deutsche Post Headquarters – Bonn Deutsche Post DHL launched an architectural competition in late 1997 for the new headquarters in Bonn. A total of 387 architects had participated to create the new building. Finally the brief was given to
Deutsche Post Headquarters – Bonn
/// Deutsche Post Headquarters – Bonn Deutsche Post DHL launched an architectural competition in late 1997 for the new headquarters in Bonn. A total of 387 architects had participated to create the new building. Finally the brief was given to
Strategic investment of embodied energy during the architectural planning process
/// Strategic investment of embodied energy during the architectural planning process. See link here. PhD researcher: Linda Hildebrand Promoter: Prof. Dr. Ing. Ulrich Knaack Co-promoter: Prof. Dr. Ir Andy van den Dobbelsteen Period: Sept 2009 – July 2014
Strategic investment of embodied energy during the architectural planning process
/// Strategic investment of embodied energy during the architectural planning process. See link here. PhD researcher: Linda Hildebrand Promoter: Prof. Dr. Ing. Ulrich Knaack Co-promoter: Prof. Dr. Ir Andy van den Dobbelsteen Period: Sept 2009 – July 2014
Pre-ta-loger – the Delft team
/// Pre-ta-loger – the Delft team See the link here. Prêt-à-Loger proudly presents a solution for 1.4 million energy consuming Dutch row houses from around 1960. By putting a Skin over the house, it becomes energy neutral and more space is
Pre-ta-loger – the Delft team
/// Pre-ta-loger – the Delft team See the link here. Prêt-à-Loger proudly presents a solution for 1.4 million energy consuming Dutch row houses from around 1960. By putting a Skin over the house, it becomes energy neutral and more space is
International Architecture Congress
/// International Architecture Congress See the link here. For the 5th time already: speakers from renowned architects’ offices present their visions. Theme will be Glass 5.0 – Design, Function, Emotion. The event is organized in co-operation with the Architektenkammer NRW (Chamber
International Architecture Congress
/// International Architecture Congress See the link here. For the 5th time already: speakers from renowned architects’ offices present their visions. Theme will be Glass 5.0 – Design, Function, Emotion. The event is organized in co-operation with the Architektenkammer NRW (Chamber
PhD Defense Linda Hildebrand
/// PhD Defense Linda Hildebrand “Strategic investment of embodied energy during the architectural planning process” Date: 01. Of July – 12.00 Location: Aula TU Delft
PhD Defense Linda Hildebrand
/// PhD Defense Linda Hildebrand “Strategic investment of embodied energy during the architectural planning process” Date: 01. Of July – 12.00 Location: Aula TU Delft
FRG@TUM/CD
/// FRG@TUM/CD The façade research group (FRG) / TU Delft visited the Chair Climate Design at the Faculty of Architecture / TU Munich. Discussing possible collaborations with Thomas Auer, the new professor at the chair of Climate Design (Lehrstuhl für Bauklimatik
FRG@TUM/CD
/// FRG@TUM/CD The façade research group (FRG) / TU Delft visited the Chair Climate Design at the Faculty of Architecture / TU Munich. Discussing possible collaborations with Thomas Auer, the new professor at the chair of Climate Design (Lehrstuhl für Bauklimatik
SEASONAL ROOF
/// SEASONAL ROOF IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: roof, seasonal, adjustable Ideally, the building envelope should be adjustable to seasonal conditions. The seasonal roof can be adjusted depending on changes in temperature and radiation. During winter, when more
SEASONAL ROOF
/// SEASONAL ROOF IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: roof, seasonal, adjustable Ideally, the building envelope should be adjustable to seasonal conditions. The seasonal roof can be adjusted depending on changes in temperature and radiation. During winter, when more
MOLD INSULATION FAÇADE
/// MOLD INSULATION FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 29-05-2012 KEYWORDS: mold, insulation, recovered paper How simple would it be if we could eliminate our waste by simply throwing it into parts of our building? The wall would digest
MOLD INSULATION FAÇADE
/// MOLD INSULATION FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 29-05-2012 KEYWORDS: mold, insulation, recovered paper How simple would it be if we could eliminate our waste by simply throwing it into parts of our building? The wall would digest
INSULATION PATCH
/// INSULATION PATCH IMAGINED BY: Daniel Smidt, Jan Schepko, Thaleia Konstantinou DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: dynamic insulation, fibers, inflatable Looking at the current condition of the built environment, many problems can be identified, one of which is low thermal resistance. How about creating
INSULATION PATCH
/// INSULATION PATCH IMAGINED BY: Daniel Smidt, Jan Schepko, Thaleia Konstantinou DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: dynamic insulation, fibers, inflatable Looking at the current condition of the built environment, many problems can be identified, one of which is low thermal resistance. How about creating
Markus Kayser – Solar Sinter Project
/// Markus Kayser – Solar Sinter Project Making Something Out of Nothing Using Nothing (renewable energy). In this experiment sunlight and sand are used as raw energy and material to produce glass objects using a 3D printing process, that combines natural
Markus Kayser – Solar Sinter Project
/// Markus Kayser – Solar Sinter Project Making Something Out of Nothing Using Nothing (renewable energy). In this experiment sunlight and sand are used as raw energy and material to produce glass objects using a 3D printing process, that combines natural
INDIVIDUAL INSULATION – I²
/// INDIVIDUAL INSULATION – I² IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: insulation, individuality, recycling, reuse, do-it-yourself This idea is based on the general principle of insulation: energy is exchanged through air molecules that are heated at one surface,
INDIVIDUAL INSULATION – I²
/// INDIVIDUAL INSULATION – I² IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: insulation, individuality, recycling, reuse, do-it-yourself This idea is based on the general principle of insulation: energy is exchanged through air molecules that are heated at one surface,
BURNABLE INSULATION
/// BURNABLE INSULATION IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: seasons, heating, insulation The thermal behavior of a building depends on temperature differences between the inside and the outside; thus, insulation requirements vary according to season. Based on the
BURNABLE INSULATION
/// BURNABLE INSULATION IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: seasons, heating, insulation The thermal behavior of a building depends on temperature differences between the inside and the outside; thus, insulation requirements vary according to season. Based on the
Growing Buildings
/// Growing Buildings IMAGINED BY: Hans Knaack DATE: 02-05-2007 KEYWORDS: self growing, structure, plants, seeds, architecture “That’s much too complicated…with all the building constructions…” Hans Knaack complained. “If we have to use as much wood as possible to reduce our carbon footprint as
Growing Buildings
/// Growing Buildings IMAGINED BY: Hans Knaack DATE: 02-05-2007 KEYWORDS: self growing, structure, plants, seeds, architecture “That’s much too complicated…with all the building constructions…” Hans Knaack complained. “If we have to use as much wood as possible to reduce our carbon footprint as
WRAP IT 2 PROTECT IT
/// WRAP IT 2 PROTECT IT 03-05-2008 IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 03-05-2008 KEYWORDS: pneumatic, vacuum, protection, short term use, material mix Many constructions can be made out of wooden materials. When exposed to the elements you normally have to protect the
WRAP IT 2 PROTECT IT
/// WRAP IT 2 PROTECT IT 03-05-2008 IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 03-05-2008 KEYWORDS: pneumatic, vacuum, protection, short term use, material mix Many constructions can be made out of wooden materials. When exposed to the elements you normally have to protect the
THE HOME OF THE FREE
/// THE HOME OF THE FREE IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 27-07-2010 KEYWORDS: energy, zero carbon, wood A provocative approach, but correct according to the theory: If we clear part of a forest, then use that wood as a foundation, anything
THE HOME OF THE FREE
/// THE HOME OF THE FREE IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 27-07-2010 KEYWORDS: energy, zero carbon, wood A provocative approach, but correct according to the theory: If we clear part of a forest, then use that wood as a foundation, anything
THE STRAW HOUSE
/// THE STRAW HOUSE IMAGINED BY: Workshop “I am Energy”, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Architecture, TU Delft – Faculty of Architecture – Façade Research Group DATE: 09-06-2010 KEYWORDS: self growing material, biomaterial, renewable construction, self active architecture
THE STRAW HOUSE
/// THE STRAW HOUSE IMAGINED BY: Workshop “I am Energy”, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Architecture, TU Delft – Faculty of Architecture – Façade Research Group DATE: 09-06-2010 KEYWORDS: self growing material, biomaterial, renewable construction, self active architecture
MUSH-ROOM
/// MUSH-ROOM IMAGINED BY: Güley Alagöz and Prof. Daniel Dendra / DIA DATE: 04-08-2010 KEYWORDS: organic, living organism, life cycle, interior This concept tries to harvest the often used shower actions in a hotel room. The wasted water contains a lot of
MUSH-ROOM
/// MUSH-ROOM IMAGINED BY: Güley Alagöz and Prof. Daniel Dendra / DIA DATE: 04-08-2010 KEYWORDS: organic, living organism, life cycle, interior This concept tries to harvest the often used shower actions in a hotel room. The wasted water contains a lot of
LOW ENERGY REFURBISHMENT
/// LOW ENERGY REFURBISHMENT IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow DATE: 08-03-2011 KEYWORDS: refurbishment, low energy, short usage, time, material Do we have to invest a huge amount of energy to do a refurbishment? It all depends on the time period. Imagine
LOW ENERGY REFURBISHMENT
/// LOW ENERGY REFURBISHMENT IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow DATE: 08-03-2011 KEYWORDS: refurbishment, low energy, short usage, time, material Do we have to invest a huge amount of energy to do a refurbishment? It all depends on the time period. Imagine
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