Sustainable
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ICE BOX CHALLENGE, Oslo – Norway
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On June 19, 2024, a joint Belgian-Norwegian delegation, comprising officials and distinguished guests, gathered between Oslo’s Opera House and the Munch Museum for the 19th Ice Box Challenge. This event, initiated in 2007 by architect Sebastian Moreno-Vacca, founder of the A2M agency, has traveled worldwide over the years, aiming to demonstrate the benefits of insulation…
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KASTEEL, Brussels – Belgium
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With precise and demanding requirements, the hé! architectuur firm successfully took on the challenge of transforming this townhouse in Ganshoren. By removing the existing annexes, the architects opted for a more compact home while integrating a timber-frame extension. This structure, left exposed, demonstrates a simple and easily understandable construction principle. The renovation also opened the…
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EGIED, Brussels – Belgium
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The Egied van Broeckhoven school project in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, part of the Flemish government’s DBFM program, aims to build around forty schools through public-private partnerships. Located in the former Vandenheuvel brewery buildings, this school seeks to become a unifying space connecting the educational environment, the neighborhood, and the broader community. This project combines innovation with heritage…
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RECYPARK, Brussels – Belgium
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The rise of container parks in Brussels reflects a growing ideological shift among citizens toward recycling and sustainability. Recyparks play a key role in the circular economy by transforming waste into resources and fostering a more positive perception of waste management. Integrating these parks into the urban fabric, rather than relegating them to the outskirts,…
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DECOSTER, Brussels – Belgium
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Le chantier des bureaux de ici architectes prend place sur un site auparavant utilisé comme parking, comprenant plusieurs garages. Ce projet, initié en 2020, vise à aménager des espaces multifonctionnels, incluant des bureaux, des ateliers pour des associations ou des espaces communs comme un potager collectif ou une micro-pépinière. Conformément aux contraintes urbaines, les volumes…
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LIVING PLACES, Copenhagen – Denmark
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The Living Places concept has Denmark’s lowest CO2 footprint and a first-class indoor climate, demonstrating that we don’t have to wait for future technology to build far more sustainable homes that are healthy and beautiful to live in. Starting from ground-up – each building component has been optimized for the best constellation of price. Indoor…