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Archilume’s modular pendant lights include the spherical Aura, which creates a striking focal point, configured in a group. Image Courtesy of Archilume
For architects and interior designers, lighting helps to demarcate areas of an interior, albeit subtly, through the intangible medium of light. A space-saving alternative to partitions and walls, lighting can informally subdivide open-plan spaces into zones devoted to different uses – a bar area in a hotel lobby, say, or the kitchen area of a living-room-cum-kitchen.
Modular lighting in particular appeals to designers seeking to delineate different zones, as it’s highly flexible. Since it can be enlarged by adding more components or made smaller by removing some, it allows rooms to be easily reconfigured to meet changing requirements.
With a 15-year history and over 550 trained professionals, the Reabilita postgraduate program is one of the longest-running distance learning specialization courses at the University of Brasília. The course is promoted by the Laboratory of Sustainability Applied to Architecture and Urbanism (LaSUS) at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism (FAU) of the University of Brasília (UnB). It is coordinated by Full Professor Marta Romero, a leading authority in bioclimatism who has published numerous books and scientific articles on the subject of Applied Sustainability.
As part of the CEELA project, "Strengthening capacities for energy efficiency in buildings in Latin America," we have begun the activation process for our training initiatives. We invite you to participate in the international digital diploma program, "Energy-Efficient Building and Adaptive Comfort." This online course was developed by the CEELA Project and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
International acoustic solutions provider Autex Acoustics’ latest net-zero policy gives the green light to mega-construction projects, without giving up on sustainability.
Known for its expertise in glass, Sovet is now exploring a rich palette of additional materials such as ceramic, metals, fabrics and woods, with which to blend its primary material. Image Courtesy of Sovet
Glass specialists Sovet’s furniture pieces blend together an expansive palette of colours, materials and textures, combining ceramics, woods and metals with a trademark smooth glass finish.
We often take things for granted, and sometimes barely even register the really important things, only noticing them once they are missing. This can be applied to many things in life, of course, but it is especially apparent in the building industry, and in particular to intelligent building technology that runs in the background while ensuring the functionality and longevity of architectural ideas.
Opal orbs diffuse the light in the Ace pendant by Troy Lighting, seen here. Reminiscent of the molecular designs of the 1950s atom age era, the pendant’s textured bronze finish pairs well with wood. Image Courtesy of Hudson Valley Lighting Group
With winter drawing in across the northern hemisphere, Hudson Valley Lighting Group share tips on how to warm up homes with layered lighting and worn-in finishes.
With its wide range of products and services SPLACES by Interstuhl offers more space in the room and the right solution for each new working environment. Image Courtesy of Interstuhl
SPLACES brings together Interstuhl's products and services to create aesthetic, functional and flexible working environments.
Creating a space for debate regarding the challenges of intermediate cities, their sustainable development, and the improvement of their inhabitants' living conditions is the primary goal of the Trienal Sur del Mundo, which will take place from November 26 to December 4 in the city of Concepción, Chile.
The Taipei Performing Arts Centre sits amid the city’s Shilin Night Market. Lifted off the ground, so that street life spills beneath the structure, the glass-walled central cube appears light and airy. Image Courtesy of Vanceva
An honourable mention for OMA’s Taipei Performing Arts Centre celebrates the textural power of subtly shaded glass.
For Alape, perfecting the material, glazed steel – not only in visual terms but also as a haptic experience, as with the Aqua surface series – is particularly important. Image Courtesy of Alape
For 125 years, German brand Alape has been perfecting the visual as well as haptic experience of washbasins and washstands made of glazed steel.
Over the course of more than 70 years, American office furniture manufacturer Haworth has developed a unique understanding of how our surroundings help humans thrive in the workplace. Image Courtesy of Haworth
Office furniture specialist Haworth embraces awareness, analysis and imagination in its quest to create workspaces that have a positive impact on our lives.
In recent months, we have witnessed one of the crises that has most profoundly challenged our "essence"—our ways of living, working, communicating, socializing, and even relating to one another. These issues, which transcend the health emergency and the pandemic, have prompted us to reflect on topics related to the environment, sustainability, the efficiency of segregating activities, the frantic mobility to which we had become accustomed, the need for flexible spaces in homes and cities, and the nature of public spaces when social distancing is mandatory.
VELUX Group's Director of Sustainable Buildings Lone Feifer talks about the Build for Life Conference and the company's vision for a more sustainable future for the built environment.
The most significant architecture event in northern Spain will take place in November: the Mugak International Architecture Biennial of the Basque Country will fill the three Basque capitals with architecture, featuring over fifty exhibitions, lectures, screenings, and workshops.
A unique opportunity to get inside the mind of Bernhard Aebi from Aebi & Vincent Architects via their striking youth hostel project in Bern – supported by Swiss furniture manufacturer Horgenglarus.
As part of a collaboration agreement between the company Cerámica Santiago and the UDD Faculty of Architecture, the 2021 Brick Week will take place throughout October. The event aims to position brick—and ceramic derivatives—as a valuable resource for both architectural design and construction.
Further questions such as ‘Can buildings help to regenerate the environment?’ and ‘Does quality of design matter?’ will be tackled at the Build for Life Conference 2021. Image Courtesy of Velux
From 15-17 November, leading roof window manufacturer VELUX will host its Build for Life Conference 2021, with the goal of developing more sustainable strategies for the building industry.
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