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The ArchDaily article explores a Thai residence designed by Coletivo de Arquitetos, showcasing the innovative use of brick for structural and aesthetic purposes. The design addresses local climate challenges through strategic orientation, ventilation, and shading techniques, enhancing thermal comfort. The choice of high-quality brick ensures durability and ease of maintenance, blending functionality with visual appeal. The project demonstrates brick’s versatility in creating varied textures and forms, contributing to both the structure’s stability and its unique architectural character. For more details, visit the full article

Building: Helea Tower / Torre Helea Location: Puebla, Mexico 🇲🇽 Completed: 2022 Height: 142.5m (468 ft) Units: 93 apartments Floors: 34 Architect: Bulnes Arquitectos Torre Helea is a residential building in Puebla City, Mexico. It uses a unique steel cantilever structure to create a ‘corkscrew’ design that gives its apartments a 360° panoramic view. With a striking aesthetic that illuminates the city skyline, the building was designed by local architects Bulnes Arquitectos, and contains 93 luxury apartments, including one penthouse across 34 levels. Each floor has three apartments that spread radially from the centre like a propeller, with every level rotating 15° anticlockwise from the last as they rise all the way to the top, 142.5m high. The tower’s columns and floor spans rely on the strength and adaptability of steel to create vast, open-plan living spaces suspended in the sky No expense has been spared in designing a luxurious environment. Each apartment has its own large balcony area, with generous living spaces ranging from 235-285m sq. Residents also benefit from a car park with 300 spaces, gardens, a fitness centre and other amenities, such as a swimming pool and bar. Sustainability was also been a key consideration in the design phase, with energy and water efficiency a crucial aspect. In addition, there was significant reuse of materials throughout the construction process. Key Project Team 🏙️ Architect Bulnes Arquitectos Concrete Cemex Cemex México Craneage JASO Tower Cranes Other suppliers COSENTINO Mapei If your company was involved in the construction of this amazing building, please let us know in the comments 👇 #HeleaTower #TorreHelea #Mexico #architecture #design #engineering #sustainabledesign #UrbanPlanning #BuildingInnovation #ArchitecturalEngineering #ModernArchitecture #construction #interiordesign #facadedesign #structuralengineering #concreteindustry #landscapearchitecture #PueblaMexico #Puebla

In Leiria, Região de Leiria, Portugal, Architecture firm Bureau des Mésarchitectures has recently completed an adaptive reuse project, converting a single family residence, into a 7 apartment building. The conversion created a juxtaposition between old and new, as a contemporary addition was added onto the existing traditional structure. The use of open floor plans, oversized windows and doors, and minamalist natural materials throughout the interior spaces, allowed a more creative approach to its design and implementation. The oversized strategically placed staggered windows allow for an abundance of natural sunlight to flow into the interior spaces. Exterior paneled shutters allow residents to filter sunlight to reduce solar gain at certain points of the day and times of year, they also provide an ever changing facade to the building. The design showcases the ability for artistic expression in architecture to be prevalent, while also focusing on ways to reduce the impact on the environment. We’re all in this together #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture #sustainability #design #architecture #architecturaldesign #designbuild #urbanplanning #urbandesign #cityplanning

Sustainability Meets Innovation: U&Me Hotel, Umeå, Sweden, is an innovative and sustainable landmark that invites guests to customise their ideal stay—whether it’s compact living or spacious luxury.   For this extraordinary project, designed by Wingårdh Arkitektkontor and developed by Balticgruppen AB, WOODSAFE® - SAFER LIVING  we had the privilege to collaborate with Ädelträ AB. Credit also to: Erik Nissen Johansen, Stylt Trampoli, Sweden.   Together, we contributed to the hotel’s stunning interior with:  📐200 m³ of flame-retardant oak panels   📐50 m³ of flame-retardant ash panels   Both treated with WOODSAFE® PRO™, these ash and oak ceilings meet the rigorous B-s1,d0, K210/B-s1,d0 classification for flame retardance, ensuring safety while maintaining the natural beauty of the materials.   This project is a testament to the versatility and sustainability of wood in architecture.   Imagine what's possible with wood for your next building design.     #SaferLiving #Architects #BuildingDesign

A facade should not be designed solely for aesthetic appearance, it must also respond to climatic factors. With this principle in mind, we designed our recent project, "The Gupta Residence." The client desired a small apartment building featuring two sets of 2BHK flats on a compact plot of 812.75 sq ft. The front of the building faces the northeast, so we incorporated large windows and a spacious balcony to capture the pleasant morning light. With buildings on all the other three sides of the plot, it was challenging to design spaces that are well-ventilated and naturally lit while ensuring comfortable living conditions. To address this, we incorporated a large open-to-sky (OTS) area at the center of the building. This feature effectively channels light and ventilation to both flats, enhancing the overall living experience. #architecture #architecturedesigns #design #designlover #community #context #culture #vernacular #vernaculararchitecture #vernaculardesign #tradition #traditionaldesign #ecofriendlydesign #sustainable #sustainability #people #environment #nature #localmaterial

In Llinars del Vallés, Vallés Oriental, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Alventosa Morell Arquitectes took a climatic approach to a home they designed. The single family residence, uses an array of methods to reduce the buildings energy needs. One of the largest contributors to the reduced energy load is the exterior walls of the home. Strategically placed windows and doors filter in natural light to the interior spaces, while also providing for cross ventilation throughout. An open interior floor plan, allows for easier movement of air throughout the interior spaces as well. The use of Castilian-sized solid manual ceramic brick adorns the interior walls and floors of the home, this allows for greater thermal regulation, as the brick has the ability to hold and diffuse heat throughout different times of the day and different seasons. The homes construction, allows for the home to be heated by a central fireplace and 4 spot radiators in the winter, and does not require any mechanical systems for cooling in the summer months. Beyond designing to reduce energy demands, designers worked with sustainable building materials wherever possible. This came in the form of sustainably sourced and certified wood for the roof and window frames, cellulose insulation in the walls and ceilings, and bio-mass bricks. The home will hopefully be a source of inspiration for designers when it comes to materiality choices, and how locally sourced and sustainable materials can greatly reduce the carbon footprint of structures. We’re all in this together #sustainability #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture #architecture #architecturaldesign #design #build #builtenvironment #renewableenergy #renewablematerials #locallysourced

🏢 Modern office building in Marnach, Luxembourg is a perfect example of how #CLT is transforming architecture and innovative design in construction 🏗️ 💡 What makes this building truly innovative? The extensive use of CLT isn't just for aesthetics—it's a strategic choice. From office interiors to elevator shafts, roofs, walls, and staircases, engineers have carefully considered varying thicknesses of the CLT for different parts of the building, ensuring optimal strength and load bearing requirements while minimizing environmental impact. 👉🏼 One standout feature? The #elevatorshaft itself is crafted from CLT. This clever design not only maximizes usable floor space but also enhances the building's visual appeal. #SustainableContruction #GreenBuilding #StructuralEngineering

One of the most popular places for coffee and lunch on the bustling Abbeydale Road is the Amici & Bici café at the Chippinghouse Road crossroads. Our project for Amici and Bici was to expand the premises and create the strong presence on the street scene that this popular venue deserves. The key feature of our design is a new double-storey side extension, cleverly utilising the footprint of the existing extension. This innovative design theme transforms the front residential area into an additional bar and seating space, effectively enlarging the café's capacity with the new side extension. This arrangement disperses the café seating area across two floors, which not only creates additional space at busy times but also opens up new possibilities for private functions. You can find more information on this project here: https://lnkd.in/erCEUcSk #extension #property #properties #planning #planningpermission #interiors #interiordesign #project #architecture #architecturaldrawings #architecturaldesign #build #building

When Domus Nova asked me to share my thoughts on the architecture and design trends that’ll be big in 2025, I couldn’t say no... One thing I’m really passionate about (and we are seeing more and more clients come to us for) is sustainable homes. The challenge of balancing eco-friendly innovation with keeping a building’s personality and charm intact - it’s tricky but so worth it. I talked about this from the perspective of one of our current projects - the UK’s largest residential EnerPHit-certified house. It’s a renovation that’s smashing energy efficiency goals while still feeling completely true to its original manor house character. I can’t wait to see more of these projects come in this year. We love showing that sustainability and timeless design can go hand in hand. If you’re curious, the full article’s right here. #sustainabledesign #residentialdesign #designtrends

How contemporary architecture can harmonize luxury with nature? 🌿🏠 This modern, minimalist two-story house embodies current design trends with its clean lines, geometric shapes, and extensive use of sustainable materials. The floor-to-ceiling windows not only flood the interior with natural light but also blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. In the 2020s, this seamless integration has become a hallmark of cutting-edge residential design. From my recent project, I’ve seen how employing natural materials like warm wood panels can make a home feel both sophisticated and inviting. The flat roof and strategic asymmetry add a sleek, dynamic edge while promoting energy efficiency. Statistics show that homes with significant natural light reduce energy consumption by 20%. This design isn’t just beautiful; it’s practical and sustainable, responding to our industry’s push towards eco-friendly solutions. What architectural element do you think best connects a home to its natural surroundings? Share your thoughts in the comments or let’s connect to discuss further! 🌟