What role do forests play in our daily lives? In what ways can they be converted into living spaces? What strategies can be implemented to reduce the environmental impact of our buildings? On the International Day of Forests, which is celebrated every 21st of March, this year we propose to raise awareness of the links between forests and our daily lives. Even though deforestation continues to advance, forests represent a source of great economic, social and ecological benefits.
Pablo Casals-Aguirre
Pablo Casals Aguirre is a 2006 honor graduate UNAB Architect. In his 1st years works with Felipe Assadi & Paulina Pulido Architects. He now teaches at the schools of Architect at Campus Creativo_UNAB and Universidad Finis Terrae_ UFT at Santiago, Chile.
Houses in the Forest: Examples That Dialogue with the Environment in Latin America
Designing Virtuous Buildings: 6 Projects that Combine Sustainability and Performance
The clothes used by nomadic peoples in the desert (Bedouins, Berbers, Tuareg, among others) are usually dark, long and made of heavy fabric. Contrary to common sense, which would recommend light, pale and short clothes for a hot climate; heavy and loose clothing favors air convection, creating a constant flow of air along the body, providing thermal comfort in arid climates. For buildings, the analogy works. When approaching energy efficiency and project performance, we will inevitably talk about its envelope, among other aspects of the project. A successful solution in one location, will not always be efficient in another.
During the last 2 years we have created a series of articles on wellness and sustainability focused on the construction industry. But how do projects, according to their demands and context, apply the solutions to make them, in fact, efficient and perform well?
San Francisco de Mostazal Vehicle Weight Control Plaza / Bastias Cardemil Arquitectos
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Architects: Bastias Cardemil Arquitectos
- Area: 452 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Budnik, Hunter Douglas, ZWCAD
"Images Tell the Truth of the Author": Behind the Scenes with Pablo Casals Aguirre
In this episode of “Behind the Scenes”, where we showcase the work of visionary photographers and ask about their experiences beyond what is seen by the public, we present Pablo Casals Aguirre, an architect, professor, photographer, and filmmaker based in Santiago, Chile. Here, he shares his methodology, which he developed with references to cinema, and highlights his intentions of translating the best architectural works into imagery - be it still or in movement.
OFMA Offices in a Vineyard / MAPAA
Kindergarten Bambú / Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
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Architects: Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
- Area: 455 m²
Estación Building / Ortuzar Gebauer Arquitectos
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Architects: Ortuzar Gebauer Arquitectos
- Area: 1008 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Owens Corning, CHC, Cintac, Volcan
Lake Pavilion / Ignacio Correa
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Architects: Ignacio Correa
- Area: 915 ft²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Arauco, Atika
House Altos / Duque Motta & AA
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Architects: Duque Motta & AA
- Area: 340 m²
- Year: 2020
Patagonia Complex / Estudio Base Arquitectos
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Architects: Estudio Base Arquitectos
- Area: 750 m²
- Year: 2019
Puertecillo House / Estudio Base Arquitectos
'Body Absent', a Temporary Memorial to Raise Awareness About Human Rights
Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on the 10th of December. After visiting numerous sites that commemorate the scenes of regrettable crimes against humanity and violence, one common observation can be made: the place of memory is not only a building. In fact, it is more about the encounter, the appropriation, and the gesture.
Natural Light in Kitchens: Overhead Illumination in Latin American Homes
Whether by traditional windows, linear openings in the wall, or skylights, the manipulation and incorporation of natural lighting in architectural projects can render a radical change in interior spaces.
Pavilion Yap Constructo 8 La Luz del Cochayuyo / Domingo Arancibia Tagle
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Architects: Domingo Arancibia Tagle
- Area: 254 m²
- Year: 2019