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Emerson College: in the Heart of Hollywood

(Issue of a magazine 4/2015, page 98)

Bringing student housing, instructional facilities, and administrative offices to one location, the new Emerson College Los Angeles (ELA) facility establishes permanent home in the heart of Hollywood for Emerson College’s undergraduate internship program. Evoking the concentrated energy of East-coast metropolitan centers in an iconic Los Angeles setting, a rich dialogue emerges between students’ educational background and their professional futures. Anticipated to achieve a LEED Gold rating, the new center champions Emerson’s commitment to both sustainable design and community responsibility.

Co-op Kyosai Plaza – Innovative Project for Standardized Building

(Issue of a magazine 4/2015, page 106)

When the Great East Japan Earthquake struck on March 11, 2011, large tremors were felt in Tokyo as well. Many people were alarmed by the shaking and had difficulty returning home, and then were forced to save power due to the nuclear power plant accident that followed. These incidents made us acutely aware of the importance of energy and the preciousness of human life. Based on the lessons learned through this experience, Co-op Kyosai Plaza was designed to be a pioneering office building that incorporates many countermeasures and functions.

Zero Carbon Building: Passive + Active Design Methods

(Issue of a magazine 4/2015, page 114)

To combat climate change, the Hong Kong Government has proposed a voluntary target to reduce our city-wide carbon intensity of 50% to 60% by 2020 as compared with 2005 level. Hong Kong’s buildings account for 90% of electricity consumption. Buildings are both a challenge and an opportunity for reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Saint-Gobain Innovative Solutions for Comfort and Protection of the Environment

(Issue of a magazine 3/2015, page 108)

In 2015 Saint-Gobain Group celebrates its 350-year anniversary. Due to their wide experience and through innovative research Saint-Gobain became a global leader in the research and production of high-quality materials and solutions for the construction industry. The company not only manufactures products of the highest quality, but also makes sure that structures built using Saint- Gobain materials are environment-friendly, provide comfortable living and feature high energy efficiency. We asked Didier Roux, Vice President – Research, Development & Innovation at Saint- Gobain, member of the French Academy of Sciences, to tell us how the company achieves intended goals.

Special Aspects of the Bioclimatic Analysis in the Moscow Region

(Issue of a magazine 2/2015, page 112)

One of the strategic solutions to develop the architectural and engineering concept of the building on the basis of its functional purpose is to carry out a bioclimatic analysis; it is very peculiar as even when the design of the building does not exist but the map coordinates are available it is possible to develop a strategy to create the architectural concept of the structure as well as to evaluate the most appropriate configuration of engineering systems considering the positioning of the structure in relation to the cardinal points, its shape and size, the percentage of glazing, the basic parameters of the enclosing and translucent elements as well as the reasonability of certain engineering systems, the potential use of renewable and low-carbon sources of energy.

Printed Houses

(Issue of a magazine 1/2015, page 114)

When in 2013 DUS Architects, the Dutch architectural office, announced their plans to 3D print an entire canal house on the waterfront in Amsterdam, the design world reacted to this proposal very skeptical. But all skepticism vanished recently when they unveiled the first 3D-printed walls to the public in Amsterdam. During the unveiling, the firm showcased a set of 3D printed plastic pieces that will lock together to build the canal home’s façade.

KONE Eco-Efficient Solutions

(Issue of a magazine 4/2014, page 112)

In the world, with the growing rate of urbanization, the matter of designing and construction of environmentally friendly buildings that are equipped with the most advanced engineering systems that do not harm the environment becomes top-priority. Modern elevators and escalators produced by Finnish company KONE do not only ensure comfort and safety of their customers but also allow them to save energy and contribute to reducing emissions of carbon dioxide.

Carrier VRF System – New Product of 2014 from the Oldest Supplier of Air Conditioning Systems

(Issue of a magazine 3/2014, page 104)

In 2014 Carrier begins to deliver a new generation of VR F systems to Russia. Carrier XPower FULL DC INVERTER combines power, reliability and advanced technologies. Cooling capacity up to 200 kW allows air-conditioning of large buildings with a great number of rooms. The all-inverter control of compressors and fans provides comfort and energy efficiency. The important benefits that designers take into consideration are the qualified implementation support of the AHI Carrier representative office, Selection Tool software and the complete documentation on VRF systems in Russian.

Dekon Windows – Natural Classics

(Issue of a magazine 3/2014, page 110)

How do wooden windows differ from the PVC windows? In the same way as natural milk differs from the powder one and Chinese silk and linen from synthetics. The PVC windows no longer reflect the high public profile of the real estate item and its owners. Though quite recently, just a couple of decades ago few people could afford them. PVC windows in a flat or a house were often indicative of success and material wealth of their owners. But things have changed…

3M Athermal Films: Transmit Light but Not Heat

(Issue of a magazine 2/2014, page 116)

Facade glazing has been popular for decades: buildings, lined with glass, look modern, attractive and provide endless opportunities for self-expression of architects and clients through selection of glass of various colours, creation of casts and play of reflections. At the same time requirements for thermal and operational characteristics of a facade, serving the only type of building envelope, have been increasing. The situation with outdoor use is more or less clear: glass is durable, it is not subject to destructive climatic factors, and periodic cleaning of external surfaces of skyscrapers with the help of industrial climbers has already ceased to be exotic. On the other hand, a situation with thermophysics and interior comfort is not so smooth. Glass barriers transfer natural light together with an infrared thermal component of the spectrum.