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Passive Design Strategies

Passive Design Strategies

Focuses on design techniques that optimize comfort and efficiency without relying on mechanical systems. This tag includes shading, ventilation, orientation, thermal mass, and other timeless strategies for sustainable architecture.
14
Jun
A new era of building performance: optimization, sustainability, and smarter design for a changing world.

Smarter Buildings, Better Futures: How Optimization is Revolutionizing Architecture

Buildings are key to the climate solution — but designing better ones means balancing comfort, cost, and sustainability. This post breaks down how multi-objective optimization (MOO) is helping architects and engineers rethink building performance using AI, data, and decades of research.
4 min read
02
Jun
Aerial view of green-roofed buildings and courtyards in a sustainable urban district in Düsseldorf, Germany. Source: Envato Elements.

Cooler Cities, Greener Spaces: How Thoughtful Site Design Makes Urban Living More Livable

Can cities grow without overheating the planet? This post explores how sustainable site selection and thoughtful design can cool our cities, protect ecosystems, and create greener, more livable environments.
8 min read