MODERN BUILDING
ANCIENT BUILDING
01. FUJIAN TULOU (CHINA)
01. EDGE SUED KREUZ (BERLIN, GERMANY)
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Hybrid Timber Construction – Uses wood and concrete for
lower carbon footprint and structural stability.
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Large, circular or rectangular earthen buildings designed to
house multiple families in a single fortified structure.
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Biophilic Design – Features green walls, natural materials, and
ample daylight for well-being.
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Thick rammed-earth walls, small windows, and a single entrance
provide protection against invasions and natural disasters.
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Sustainability Certifications – Achieves DGNB Platinum and
WELL Gold for energy efficiency and occupant health.
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Designed as mini-villages, featuring communal kitchens, wells,
halls, and storage spaces for collective living.
02. OASIA HOTEL DOWNTOWN (SINGAPORE)
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Features a lush green façade with over 21 species of climbing
plants, providing natural insulation and air purification.
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Three large sky terraces act as "urban verandas," offering natural light,
fresh air, and social spaces.
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A retreat in Singapore’s dense central business district, promoting
well-being in a high-rise setting.
02. YEMEN CITY,
03. MASDAR CITY (ABU DHABI, UAE)
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Designed as a pedestrian-friendly city, with
shaded walkways and Personal Rapid Transit
(PRT) pods replacing cars.
Inspired by traditional Arabic designs, with narrow
streets, wind towers, and courtyards for natural
cooling.
Initially planned as a completely self-sufficient
city, now evolving into a mixed-use sustainable
district.
ASSIGNMENT 1
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Ancient mud-brick skyscrapers, especially in
Shibam ("Manhattan of the Desert") and Sana’a.
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A center of early Islamic civilization, with rich
traditions in poetry, calligraphy, and Islamic
architecture.
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Famous for terraced farming in highland areas,
supporting crops like coffee, qat, and sorghum.
03. NEWGRANGE (IRELAND, 3200 BCE),
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Designed so that sunlight illuminates the inner
chamber during the winter solstice sunrise,
showcasing advanced astronomical knowledge.
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Features a dry-stone corbelled roof, which has
remained watertight for over 5,000 years.
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Constructed
with
precisely
fitted
stones,
demonstrating the technical expertise of Neolithic
builders.
GREEN BUILDING WONDERS
BHARATI VIDYAPEETH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, PUNE
SAKSHI DHANAWADE
GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEM
5TH YEAR B.ARCH
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