Quality of living
How can construction combine performance and sustainability, while making a positive contribution to the health and well-being of all?
Jeanne Gang has built an international reputation for an approach that connects architecture, cities and the natural world. Founder of Studio Gang, a ...
7 min
Building orientation, window sizing, sunshades, permanent overhangs, and retractable blinds: visual comfort is achieved through a range of measures, ...
6 min
Better insulation without compromising breathability: that’s the challenge. As buildings become more energy-efficient (through improved insulation ...
6 min
Known, proven solutions – many of which have been available for years – have been widely adopted, combined in a logical order, and incorporated into ...
11 min
OFFICES +10 points in productivity in better-designed spaces A study published in Building and Environment(1) shows that very practical improvements ...
3 min
Comfort in a building is based on four main factors: air quality, natural light, acoustics, and temperature. These aspects directly impact our ...
6 min