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The kindergarten
Kindergarten in Salaspils (Riga)
The building features eco-friendly design elements, including a wooden structure and low-VOC materials, supporting sustainability and energy efficiency.
Luca Papapietro
Ghibli park instalation
The Ghibli theme park
Ghibli Park in Nagoya exemplifies sustainable design by harmoniously integrating Studio Ghibli's cinematic worlds with nature, showcasing how creativity and environmental responsibility can coexist.
Luca Papapietro
A plane flying over a tall building
The Portland International Airport main terminal expansion
Portland International Airport’s $2 billion terminal expansion, featuring a mass timber roof and sustainable design, doubles its capacity to 35 million passengers by 2045, emphasising regional aesthetics and energy efficiency.
Luca Papapietro
The Herbert Paradise residence
Herbert Paradise Residence
A home renovation in Kensal Rise, London, achieves a 75% reduction in energy use, setting a new standard for sustainable urban living in the city.
Luca Papapietro
A street of Hamburg
The Hochbunker in Hamburg
The Hochbunker in Hamburg has been reimagined as a sustainable urban space with a rooftop garden and climate-resilient design.
Luca Papapietro
A view of Stanford campus
The Stanford Graduate School of Education
The Stanford GSE construction project blends historic preservation with modern energy efficiency and social sustainability, retaining key building elements while upgrading to reduce waste and enhance learning environments.
Luca Papapietro
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Lumber Building 4
LUMBER 4 in Kristiansand, Norway, is an award-winning, all-timber office building that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 53% and represents a major advancement in sustainable architecture.
Luca Papapietro
El niu
El Niu - Andorra’s first Passivhaus Plus building
El Niu, Andorra’s first Passivhaus Plus building, features 11 units, advanced heat pump technology, a dual-frame facade, and a solar array, achieving nearly net-zero energy and significantly lowering CO2 emissions.
Luca Papapietro
The Earth Forest Campus
Earth Forest Campus in Barcelona
The 3D Printed Earth Forest Campus in Barcelona's Parc de Collserola, created by the IAAC, showcases innovative, sustainable construction using local materials and advanced 3D printing technology.
Luca Papapietro
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