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📣 Project Spotlight: Old Quadrangle Redevelopment | University of Melbourne The #OldQuad redevelopment at the University of Melbourne was the first in Australia to target the adaptive reuse model Passivhaus EnerPHit certification. The redevelopment required major upgrades to building services and extensive work to achieve airtightness around the building envelope. Learn more about this project here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gfvE56SJ #Changemakers #LivingSystems #Passivhaus #EnerPHit 📷 Lovell Chen

Ever found yourself navigating the labyrinthine pathways of NUS Kent Ridge and wondering about the logic (or lack thereof) behind its design? 🗺 Dive into the fascinating spatial history of our campus, and learn how architectural choices reflect much more than aesthetics in Grace’s article. 🏛 A must-read for those who’ve ever felt lost – literally or figuratively – on campus. 🔗Link: https://lnkd.in/gwu7DQp3

How are we building (or renovating) the next generation of schools to meet health, resilience and climate targets? Here’s a FREE online symposium designed to offer answers and demonstrate solutions… Sign up below (and share with your local school boards or design decisionmakers.)

ARCHITEKTUR MACHT SCHULE! Our September/October newsletter focuses on how school buildings are always a reflection of societal development. We need spaces that promote social skills, encourage independence, and help children and young people find orientation in a rapidly changing world. In short, educational institutions today see themselves as "spaces for teams". A well-structured spatial framework where individuals collaborate in various configurations, along with areas for retreat to foster individual concentration or relaxation. These educational buildings and their outdoor spaces are places of encounter where children and young people can grow together, develop a sense of community, unleash creativity, and practice democracy. Some of our new school buildings illustrate what this can look like in practice. Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/de-Sahad Image: Kurt Hoerbst, Rudolf Steiner Schule, Vienna #dietrichuntertrifaller #dtflr #architecture #architektur #europeanarchitecture #sustainablearchitecture #nachhaltigkeit #sustainability #nachhaltigearchitektur #educationalarchitecture #bildungsarchitektur #education #bildung #school #schule #futuregeneration #sustainablefuture #nachhaltigezukunft #publicarchitecture #öffentlichearchitektur

R&D Hits the North Shore: A Beacon of Innovation and Community in Manchester-by-the-Sea Boston's mosaic of towns each tells a story, reflecting the unique identity of their inhabitants — from Dorchester to Wellesley. Yet, Manchester-by-the-Sea stands out, marrying the posh essence of Beverly Farms with the enduring spirit of Gloucester's fishing heritage. The transformation from a gravel quarry to a hub of scientific research and development is poised to elevate home values, ushering a new era of prosperity. However, HGA's vision extends beyond constructing a new campus for Cell Signaling Technology (CST); it's about weaving a lasting legacy into the community fabric. The campus is designed to harmonize with nature, connecting to trails that wind through granite and forests, while its buildings — crafted mostly from mass timber and insulating brick —seamlessly blend with the indigenous foliage. Committed to sustainability, the campus will rely on geothermal and solar energy, easing the load on the electrical grid. In a commendable nod to local tradition, the preservation of the Manchester Athletic Club—a crown jewel in U.S. tennis—underscores CST's respect for community landmarks. Manchester-by-the-Sea may not have been synonymous with life science R&D, but thanks to HGA, the tides are turning. https://loom.ly/YkFZmHY #architecture #sustainability #design (USTA) United States Tennis Association

Ever wondered about using hemp, straw, reed, seaweed, corn, flax and many other plants as a way to desigb Housing as Carbon Storage? Come for the discussion and for an exhibition of my students research in “Homegrown” that will open alongside this conference. #housingascarbonstorage #biobasedmaterials #decarbonization

The Rice Advanced Materials Institute (RAMI) is working to supercharge fundamental materials science research and applied technology development to address generational challenges in energy, sustainability, and national security. The Institute aims to augment the human and physical capital at Rice University to enable the co-design of innovative materials for energy-efficiency in applications ranging from computing and information technologies to communications, sensing, energy storage and conversion, environmental stewardship, and beyond.

Landmark building at University Of Southampton science park designed by Scott Brownrigg gets green light Plans for a new multi-tenancy research and development building at the entrance to The University of Southampton Science Park have been approved by Test Valley Borough Council. Designed by Scott Brownrigg for Southampton Science Park, the scheme creates 3,400 sqm of much needed new laboratory space, supporting the Park’s commitment to fuel innovation and elevate the presence of British science and technology on the world stage. The three-storey building creates a sense of motion as its curved form embraces and activates a sweeping bend at the main entrance to the site, representing a seamless flow of ideas and collaboration, and acts as a gateway for future developments across the Science Park. A sloping green sedum roof also seamlessly integrates the design into the Park’s natural setting and enhances biodiversity onsite. The curved building features a sleek glazed facade providing exceptional levels of natural light and views out over the park setting. The façade’s design emphasises the building’s dynamic form, using vertical aluminium fins and metal panels to create rhythm across the elevation and manage solar gain. Plans for new multi-tenancy research and development building at The University of Southampton Science Park Credit: Scott Brownrigg The scheme has been designed to meet the objectives of national and local planning policies, including providing space for businesses to grow and innovate. https://lnkd.in/eFqWJkb9

Urban design plays a crucial role in creating integrated approaches for sustainable urban transformation. We congratulate our Master’s students in the Transforming City Regions programme, who won two 🏆🏆ISOCARP - International Society of City and Regional Planners student awards in 2024 for their urban design projects envisioning a sustainable transformation of RWTH Aachen University’s campus. The first prize went to Lyuzhi Ruan, Linbing Lyu, and Yining Sun, who designed strategies to improve campus soundscape in public open spaces, with a focus on supporting well-being and enhancing liveability. Ezgi I., Liyuan Ma, zhiran li, and Jinyu Zhu received a special mention for their project proposing strategies to reclaim water as a cultural asset and incorporate it into a climate adaptation and mitigation approach, enhancing the spatial integration of the campus with the city." Sustainable University Campus Transformation Studio Coordinators: Ceren Sezer and Jakob Beetz. Transforming City Regions Programme Director: Christa Reicher. Lehrstuhl und Institut für Städtebau https://lnkd.in/ebXV2GA2 photo credit: Ezgi I., Liyuan Ma, zhiran li, and Jinyu Zhu (2023) #campus #sustainablecampus #soundscape #urbandesign #strategicplanning #sustainability #liveability #publicspace

Evolution of unplanned pathways: an example of how unplanned development and historical changes in key pathways and green spaces can become integral to a built environment layout over time. The Oval and Long Walk at Ohio State University were not included in the original campus design but developed organically over time. As new buildings were constructed, students began creating their own paths across the grass, which influenced the eventual layout of sidewalks, including the Long Walk. The campus was initially designed like an English manor, with pathways intersecting what is now the Oval. These features shape the mental map of the university, guiding movement and serving as key reference points. Their evolution reflects the changing needs and formalization of campus navigation. #wayfinding #navigation #mentalmap #UrbanPlanning #LandscapeArchitecture #SpatialDesign