Passive Design
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Passive Design projects (24)
Elemental
OPAL Architecture
Elemental, designed by OPAL Architecture, is a sculptural modern home in Maine blending dark charred wood exteriors with bright, airy interiors.
UA Lab Designs a Residential Apartment in Ahmedabad Around Climate Responsive Design
UA Lab (Urban Architectural Collaborative)
An apartment building in Ahmedabad by UA Lab uses interlocking balconies for shade and airflow, with interiors defined by exposed brick, arches, and a restraine…
A Light-Filled Coastal Home Designed for Generations to Share: Climate-Responsive Design
VALUE WORKS ARCHITECTS
In Raoping, China, VALUE WORKS ARCHITECTS designed a compact multi-generational home using split-level planning and climate-responsive strategies to improve lig…
Building F in Lyon
Vera & Associés
Building F in Lyon exemplifies a harmonious blend of minimalism and functionality, offering a versatile workspace and community hub.
Introspective Retreats in Madrid
delaVegaCanolasso
Three terraced houses in Madrid by delaVegaCanolasso create introspective retreats, focusing on serene interiors and lush gardens, contrasting the dense urban f…
Interwoven Balconies: A New Urban Aesthetic
UA Lab (Urban Architectural Collaborative)
In Ahmedabad, UA Lab redefines urban living with a facade of interlocking balconies, climate-responsive design, and minimalist interiors.
Keller Pavilion
nunc architectes
The Keller Pavilion in Paris, designed by nunc architectes, exemplifies sustainable architecture through its use of reused and bio-sourced materials, passive de…
The Zentraldepot
Scheidt Kasprusch . Burckhardt
A state-of-the-art facility in Schwerin, uniting cultural preservation with sustainable design.
HillHouse
Snegiri Architects
HillHouse by Snegiri Architects is a forest home that merges with the landscape through a sloping green roof and energy-efficient design.
The Conservatory House
Nadine Engelbrecht
A striking conservatory anchors this rural South African home, blending robust materials with flexible spaces for a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
Pinwheel Retreat
OPAL
A mountain home in Quebec by OPAL, featuring a pinwheel layout with gabled timber volumes and a central glazed corridor, harmonizes with its natural surrounding…
HOUSE J
SV60 ARQUITECTOS
Bollullos de la Mitación, Spain
A serene, single-level dwelling in Bollullos de la Mitación, HOUSE J by SV60 ARQUITECTOS harmonizes with the rural landscape through elemental materiality and p…
La Cort . Seva
López . Marcuerquiaga
A house rooted in its site, La Cort . Seva integrates local materials and a distinctive zigzag profile to harmonize with the Montseny Natural Park.
la primera in Maresme
Hue Studio
A Mediterranean home that harmonizes with its environment through passive design and traditional materials.
Casa Mínima
Estudio Mínima
Casa Mínima is a sensitive rehabilitation of a traditional Pasiego cabin in Cantabria, transforming it into a contemporary dwelling while preserving its vernacu…
The Well-Tempered House
EMI Architekt*innen
A transformative approach to converting office buildings into residential spaces, emphasizing cost-effective solutions and seasonal adaptability.
Sa Nau . Eivissa
atzur arquitectura
A military pavilion transformed into a multifunctional building emphasizing openness and adaptability.
Single-family House in Cervelló
Arqbag
A passive single-family home in Cervelló, utilizing the steep terrain for climate control and energy efficiency.
Villa Crocodile
LOCALARCHITECTURE
Villa Crocodile in Abidjan is a diplomatic residence by LOCALARCHITECTURE, blending Swiss values with local craftsmanship and materials.
PORXÁ | Congress Palace
salazarsequeromedina
The PORXÁ Congress Palace in Elche reinterprets the traditional porxá to create a civic building that seamlessly integrates with its urban and natural surroundi…
La Teixonera Civic Centre
harquitectes
The transformation of the Bòbila de la Teixonera into a civic centre preserves its architectural heritage while enhancing community engagement.
Cultural Center . Balsapintada
COR Architecture + Design
The Balsapintada Cultural Center revitalizes a civic hub with a sustainable renovation, enhancing urban cohesion and energy efficiency.
Extension of the Technology-Based Business Center (CEBT)
VIRA arquitectura
The CEBT extension in León by VIRA arquitectura redefines workspace dynamics with its compact, detached form, light-filled courtyards, and bioclimatic design.