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Passive Ventilation, Shade, and Unique Aesthetics: 3 Case Studies of Perforated Enclosures

Lilly Cao — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:15:00 +0000

Perforated wall panels offer a variety of benefits: they can provide passive ventilation, shade, and unique aesthetics to any façade. In the case of companies like Dri-Design, which specializes in customizable and sustainable metal wall panels, perforated panels can be produced according to a wide variety of specifications, including different colors, materials, sizes, textures, shapes, and styles of perforation. Dri-Design’s perforated imaging series even allows architects to apply images onto their facades by varying the size, location, and density of the perforations.

Bay Area Metro Center / Perkins&Will

Joanna Wong — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Like a geode, the Bay Area Metro Center’s most distinctive and unexpected treasure – a soaring atrium -- lies within. The monolithic building – a cavernous, 8-story concrete structure occupying an entire city block – was built as a military tank assembly plant in 1942 with low, 10’ ceilings and massive football field-sized floor plates, punctuated every 25’ by concrete columns. Its transformation into a welcoming, light-filled space that fosters unity across multiple floors was achieved by carving an atrium into the center of the building.

Three Arup Specialists Share Their Vision of The Future of Healthcare Design

Arup Connect — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 01:00:00 +0000

This interview was originally posted on Arup Connect and titled "Global perspectives on the future of healthcare design".

Kentfield Hillside Residence / Turnbull Griffin Haesloop

Kritiana Ross — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The house is sited to engage the undulating hillside and capture the spectacular views of Mount Tamalpais and the San Francisco Bay. A curved retaining wall follows the contours of the hillside and anchors the house to the steep site. The house is tucked under the living roof, which visually merges the house with the land. Growing out of the hillside, the roof is carved away to form a protected courtyard for the pool. Three volumes housing the living room, kitchen-dining area, and master bedroom rise up above the living roof with shed roofs angled to capture the sun for photovoltaic and solar hot water panels. The house incorporates passive and active heating and cooling systems, battery storage, and a cistern for water runoff management.

Yountville Town Center / Siegel + Strain Architects

Kelly Minner — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

For decades, the residents of Yountville, California, a rural town in Napa County, relied on a small 1920s-era community hall and a hodgepodge of spaces rented from others to host community events. The hall was in need of renovation, ill-equipped to support art classes, and lacking in outdoor recreation spaces. In addition, the town had outgrown its library. In 1998, after surveying residents’ needs, the municipality embarked on a planning process for an expanded town center at the heart of town.