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Eco-House for nordic conditions “Huiskula”
Mantsala, Finland
cold, snowy winters mixed with warm summers are characteristics of a typical
Nordic climate. The midnight sun can be seen in locations north of the Arctic
Circle during summer months and winter days are short and dark. This project
designed an ecological adaptation of a single-family home in Finland that
adapts to Nordic weather fluctuations. All energy-intensive installations were
placed in the center of the house to capitalize on heating and circulation factors.
The project team used Bentley Architecture and TriForma to create
design options and make better-informed design decisions. The software
automatically coordinated design and construction documents, making it
easier to locate errors and omissions. This process allowed the project team
to measure performance, predict costs, and determine target dates more
accurately.
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Warren and Mahoney Limited
Supreme Court of New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
the new Wellington, new Zealand, Supreme court building is designed
according to sustainable design policies. The design concept presents a
modern interpretation of the old High Court building. The building incorporates
an external bronze screen with a free-standing courtroom as the building’s
central focus in an historic area of the central business district. The project
team used leading-edge technologies, including displacement ventilation,
solar heating, and a system for collecting and reusing rain water.
The project team deployed MicroStation to transition from 2D CAD modeling into
3D Building Information Modeling. The new design for the new Supreme Court
building is a contemporary solution that reflects New Zealand’s natural heritage
and will keep New Zealand’s judicial history alive for future generations.
