Ecofriend

Eco Factor: Sustainable building incorporates energy-saving systems and photovoltaic cells. Berlin and Paris based LIN have recently unveiled Cité du Design, a stunning international design center in Saint-Etienne. The sustainable project is...

Eco Factor: Ecofriendly train station design includes energy-efficient lighting and natural ventilation. COBE Architects has won the competition to redesign Copenhagen’s Norreport train station, which is used by over 25,000 people each day. The..

Eco Factor: Science Center designed to be powered by solar energy and fuel cells. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, the Connecticut Science Center has opened the doors of a new LEED-certified facility. 95% of the steel used in the...

Eco Factor: Sustainable mixed-use development with a green roof. Daniel Libeskind has unveiled a stunning design for Kö-Bogen, a mixed-use development for downtown Düsseldorf, Germany. The complex will provide retail and office space, while...

Eco Factor: Ecofriendly building designed to harness solar energy and minimize waste. James Law Cybertecture International has proposed an “eco-dome” for Dubai’s Technopark, which will explore sustainable technologies and energy-saving...

Eco Factor: Mixed-use pavilion designed to be made from sustainable wood. Michael Jantzen is not a new name in sustainable design. The master architect is now back with another green design he calls the 4-Squares Personal Pavilion. The 4-Squares..

Eco Factor: Carbon neutral expertise center generates solar energy for power. Van Marcke has announced the development of Big Blue, an information and sales center devoted to energy-friendly solutions for heating and water. The renovated building.

Eco Factor: Sustainable city center to minimize energy and water usage. Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) have recently been awarded the contract to design a sustainable Central Business District in Beijing that will help eliminate 215,000 tons..

Eco Factor: Super skyscraper for Asia to aim for LEED Certification. Kohn Pederson Fox architects have revealed plans for a super skyscraper to be built in Seoul, South Korea, which when complete in 2014 will be the tallest building in Asia and...

Eco Factor: Air traffic control center for Slovenia designed for efficient functioning. Sadar Vuga Architects have designed a sustainable and modern Air traffic control center for the Brnik Airport in Slovenia that will provide security and...