Energy & Sustainability
FLDDesign and architecture projects addressing environmental responsibility, renewable energy, and sustainable living systems.
Architects 49 Wraps an LNG Terminal Office in a Living Forest Canopy in Map Ta Phut
A 13,500-square-meter circular office harnesses cold energy from liquified natural gas to grow a cloud forest in industrial Thailand.
Team MIMO Builds a Glue-Free Timber Housing Prototype for the Solar Decathlon in Wuppertal
A compact two-storey research building made of solid wood modules tests how minimal material impact can yield maximum communal output.
Positive Energy House: A Net-Positive Residential Renovation in Shenzhen
Net-positive renovated home in Shenzhen uses layered insulation, passive ventilation, and solar roofs to generate surplus energy sustainably.
Charge for Change: Turning Fuel Pumps into Civic Energy Hubs
A modular urban infrastructure proposal where cyclists generate power, electric vehicles recharge, and reward points make sustainability habitual.
Portable Pedal Power Pods: Urban Furniture That Turns Cycling into Connectivity
Recycled HDPE pods merge pedal-powered energy harvesting, WiFi hotspots, and ergonomic seating into scalable public infrastructure.
Maverick: A Regenerative Workspace That Generates Its Own Energy and Microclimate
Bladeless wind turbines, solar roofscapes, and a central biosphere core transform the office building into a self-sufficient organism.
Renewable Drone Race: Turning Solar Farms Into Nighttime E-Sport Arenas
A shortlisted entry for The Digital Colosseum 2020 that repurposes Spain's PS20 solar plant as a drone racing stadium after dark.
More Than a Building-Designing a Living System
More Than a Building-Designing a Living System
0 Club Coworking Space: A Model of Sustainability in Design and Functionality
An exploration of how the 0 Club Coworking Space incorporates sustainable design principles to foster collaboration in the Climate Tech industry.
Energia de Portugal Headquarters by ELEMENTAL
The Energia de Portugal Headquarters by ELEMENTAL redefines sustainable office building design through energy efficiency, public integration, and human-centered workspaces.
Redefining Resources: A Circular Design School on the Danube
Sited beside a hydroelectric dam, this Bauhaus-inspired school transforms waste into raw material for architecture, fashion, and industrial design.
The Infinite Energy Loop: High-Rises Redefined
High-rise Buildings Supply Energy: Solutions for Sustainable Cities
