blue award 09

Blue Award 09

Blue Award 09 Building for an environment worth living in

Institute for Architecture and DesignDepartment for Spatial and Sustainable DesignVienna University of Technology

International Student Competition

The world is undergoing lasting changes. We are all confronted with this reality. Every one of us recognizes that our current way of living must be reformed, our way of consuming corrected.

Bridging the gap between developing and industrialized nations is indispensa-ble. The irrevocable fact remains that we, as fortunate denizens of a demo-cratic and wealthy Europe, a continent which has partaken in the exploita-tion of the available natural resources, is responsible in part for the climate change resulting from the emission of greenhouse gases. We must therefore undertake all possible efforts to reduce any further damaging consequences to our Earth due to CO2 emissions.

The building sector consumes roughly 40% of available material and water resources, and produces roughly 30% of the greenhouse gas emissions. We, as architects, carry a particular responsibility in the building sector: we want to set an example, one using alternative construction methods and innovativeplanning strategies. We want to programmatically foster regional planning projects which ensure a respectful interaction with our environment. We want to reinforce our commitment to climate protection through architec-tural concepts that are proven to be frugal in their use of non-renewable resources; architectural designs and programs that aid the reduction of CO2 emissions and foster biodiversity and with which the health requirements of future inhabitants can be met.

For quite some time, we possess the know-how and building materials neces-sary to answer, in an unconventional yet professional way, the needs of our environment and climate. New forms of construction and planning will have to differentiate themselves in many ways from current methods.

For this reason it is of utmost importance to academically outfit planners and builders with this new interpretation of architecture. In particular, it is in the future projects of current students in architecture and planning where the nucleus of a revised and respectful attitude and architectural approach towards our environment will be found. On a worldwide level, the current generation of students is not being ubiquitously and adequately prepared to handle this complex topic in a professional manner. The Blue Award aims to bridge this gap.

The Blue Award, first announced in November 2009, aims at fostering and encouraging students and teachers in this complex subject matter, and providing a public stage for the efforts of universities and faculties dealing with the questions of sustainable building.

Internationally, 287 students registered for the premiere of this competition. 160 of those submitted projects which were reviewed by a jury of interna-tional experts on February 26, 2010. For the initiators and organizers it was an important sign, allowing hope: trust and confidence in a building environ-ment that can change.

Françoise-Hélène Jourda, Univ.Prof. Mag.arch. Initiator Blue Award | Vienna University of Technology

Sustainability in architecture and building design? Oh, yes! Sustainability is the word of the 21st century. We realize that as a matter of fact most human endeavors are not sustainable and are therefore likely to create huge problems for coming generations.

Sustainability must be defined in connection with a period of time. Nothing is sustainable forever, not even the universe, but concepts and ideas are and there are few human achievements where sustainability plays an as important role as in designing and shaping the physical environment in which we all live.

In this respect architectural design is like nothing else and therefore special attention must be paid to its economical, cultural and social dimension, at least the same attention as to the classical problems of technique and func-tion. The language of contemporary architecture is to experience a funda-mental change under this influence.

Concepts dealing with self-sufficient housing developments, environment friendly forms of mobility, and new interpretations of open/public spaces in urban areas fall into this category, one of three categories of the Blue Award.

Sustainable building includes the entire process and touches upon the entire act of form-giving. The basic principles of sustainable planning and construc-tion, including its social, economical and ecological factors, have to be taken into account in architectonic design.

Of course this applies equally to the category Building in Existing Structures and therefore to sustainable methods of renovation, adaptation and conver-sion, including endeavors to increase significantly the average life-span and usability of existing structures, and projects which reduce the volumetric demand of new construction.

The aim in the creation of the Blue Award is to increase the awareness and the commitment of students and teachers towards sustainability in archi-tecture and thus to provide at the same time an impulse for international exchange among different schools. The Blue Award wants to recognize the commitment of students and tutors who have made the competition’s topic part of their teachings and education.

The Vienna University of technology is proud that our internationally renowned faculty member Prof. Françoise-Hélène Jourda has taken this initiative and we are looking forward to seeing the award-winning projects.

Peter Skalicky, O.Univ.Prof. Dr.techn. Dipl.-Ing. Rector | Vienna University of Technology

An international student competition addressing the topic of sustainability is surely an interesting barometer, indicating to what degree “sustainable development” is currently found in the education of architects and planners.The education of architects and planners in the topic of “sustainability”, as a whole, suffers from a lack of coordination - most often only individual as-pects are elucidated.

Although the three-column model of sustainability: ecology – economy – and social sustainability is irrevocably recognized as the target, most current planning falls short of incorporating the full extent of its content.

Ecological requirements in sustainability fall, for example, most often under the aspect of higher insulation values as a means of reducing heating energy, and mostly ignore ecological aspects of economy and social sustainability which immediately raise questions of self-limitation and renunciation, topics difficult to convey in academic programs.

One conclusion, therefore, is that the education of architects and plan-ners needs to concentrate and bring together all the complex relationships involved in sustainability; it is evident that confronting the topic of sustain-ability is more than just finding solutions to technical questions – individual experts are not the issue – rather, what is desperately needed, is a network approach among different fields of expertise.

With this in mind, the realization of the student competition “Blue Award” was an important first step in better recognizing the necessity of a focused edu-cation in the area of sustainability, particularly in the education of architects and planners.

The Faculty for Architecture and Planning welcomes this important initiative and the large interest shown by students worldwide.

The present publication reveals an unusual insight in the creativity and dispo-sition of the project authors.

The Faculty for Architecture and Planning would like to thank the students for the submitted works, the competition panel headed by Arch. Prof. Thomas Herzog from Munich for the successful jury session and above all, Univ. Prof. Françoise-Hélène Jourda, along with her team, for the initiative and execution of the project Blue Award 2009.

This competition shall serve our faculty as a beginning to an in-depth exami-nation of questions regarding “sustainability”.

Klaus Semsroth, Univ.Prof. Arch. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Dr.h.c. Dean | Vienna University of Technology

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Aim and Scope of Competition

The award’s main purpose is to establish and reinforce the topic of sustainability in architecture, regional planning and urbanism at universities.

• The Blue Award shall recognize and award student and teachers dedicated in following this topic in their studies.

• The Blue Award intends to organize a collection of student design work which addresses the issue of sustainability in architecture.

• The Blue Award shall provide an impulse for pursuing teachings in the area of sustainability.

• The Blue Award aims at making possible and intensi-fying the exchange between different faculties and architecture schools on an international level.

Considering its economical, cultural and social dimensions, sustainable development should be treated equally along-side technical and functional issues when solving problems in architecture, regional planning and urbanism.

The competition is an open invitation to present future-oriented and sustainable solutions. How will our built environment present itself in the coming years? Not one-dimensional solutions lead to results, but rather a compre-hensive view of the tasks at hand leads to results and an environment worth experiencing.

Organizers

The “Blue Award 09” competition is organized by the Vienna University of Technology, the Institute of Architecture and Design, the Department for Spatial and Sustainable Design, and the Society of Architecture and Spatial Design. The prize is overseen by the UIA (International Union of Archi-tects), represented by its Vice President Albert Dubler.

Thomas Herzog [D] Dipl.-Ing. Ar chi tekt BDA, Dr. (Univ. Rom), Dr. h.c., O. Prof. (em.)Jury chair, Technische Universität München, Guest Prof. THU Bei jing, Head of Herzog + Partnerwww.herzog-und-partner.de

Albert Dubler [F] Vice President Region I, of the International Union of Architects, Council member of the French Order of Architects, practicing architect in Strasbourg

Roland Gnaiger [A] O.Univ.-Prof. Mag. arch.Architect, Director of of the Institute for Space and Design, University for Art and Industrial Design Linz, Studio BASEhabitat www.ufg.ac.at/architektur

Tilman Latz [D]Dipl. Ing. Landscape Architect + Urban Planner ByAK, Dipl. Ing. Architect ByAKpartner of Latz + Partnerwww.latzundpartner.de

Marie-Hélène Contal [F]Architect, Writer, Deputy Director Institut Français d’ArchitectureCité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, Paris

Robert Korab [A]Dr.founder and managing director of the research and consult-ing company “raum&kommunikation”, member of the experts board of the Austrian Climate and Energy Fundwww.raum-komm.at

About the Blue AwardCategories

Urban Transformation and DevelopmentThe emphasis of this category spans from urban redevelopment, renewal, and restructuring of existing city fabric to development of new housing structures and typologies. Concepts dealing with self-sufficient housing developments, environment friendly forms of mobility, and new inter-pretations of open/public spaces in urban areas are equally important to this category.

Building with Ecological Systems Sustainable building touches upon the entire act of form-giving. The submitted projects are to reveal the basic principles of sustainable planning and construction, including its social, economical and ecological factors, in the form of an architec-tonic design.

Building in Existing Structures The topics of this category are methods of renovation, adaptation and conversion. Beyond these usual themes, projects will be awarded which succeed in increasing signifi-cantly the average longevity and usage capacity of existing struc-tures, as well as projects which reduce the volumetric demand of new construction.

Members of the Jury

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Thomas HerzogIt is a relief to see that motivated students and teachers worldwide are articulating new approaches to architecture in all its dimensions, from the vast regional scale to the building dimensions and down to the minute detail of material and building components. This resource-oriented, new way of “regionalism” is not nostalgic, nor just a “style”. It combines the methodical and knowledge-based ap-proach based on the means that are available today. One can hope that the evolution of architecture will, aside from all trends, styles and superficialities, focus again on what is the core of responsible construction: to respond sensibly and sensitively to the cultural parameters of the location and to react to the local conditions of its climate.

Albert DublerThe results of the first Blue Award are fascinating. It’s significant to have received so many submis-sions in so little time. The topic “sustainability” has left the realm of the “extraordinary”, havingbecome a widely accepted theme. It is satisfying to witness the interest coming from the students worldwide. It awakens hope for a deeper effect in architecture, urbanism and regional planning. I think, with a bit of effort, that the results of this Blue Award can be presented to the public atthe next UIA congress on the architectural topic “Design 2050”.

Roland GnaigerContemporary architecture is in danger of destroying itself with its own means. Its continual demand to be something extraordinary and sensational is threatening its very existence, reducing it to a formalistic randomness without content. It begins to bore us. All the more reason why students worldwide are seizing the challenge to give “substance” again the main role: true needs, concrete reaction to requirements, conveyable reasons and comprehensible responsibility to society and creation. The Blue Award is an initiative to create meaning – young architects react in an engaged and enthusiastic manner. The results are a promise to the future.

Tillman LatzThe majority of the submitted projects for the Blue Award are convincing because of their diversity and quality. It’s hope for a future, where issues of energy and ecology in planning will be considered a matter of course and not a minimal consensus, tediously wrung out. Even more reassuring to me is the level of quality being defined from countries all over the world, a surprise due to our Eurocentric vision. In light of this success, I would like to express my hopes that the Blue Award may continue beyond being a one-time event, growing to internationally set the standard of quality in teaching.

Marie-Hélène ContalThe Blue Award gave a large view to know how architecture students are, not only trained on sustainability but engaged as young global citizens and future actors.

Robert KorabProspective architects must plan and design in an evermore complex environment of creative, social and economical factors. The inclusion of aspects of ecological and social sustainability is crucial to the viable future of our built environment. This applies equally to urban concepts as well as to individual buildings and technical solutions. The present projects are an impressive dem-onstration in the diversity of thinking and problem-solving towards a sustainable architecture.They attest to the commitment of young architects, from the many different countries and continents, towards an improvement in living conditions among the various building cultures and regions of our planet.

Jury Statements

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Piyas Choudhuri [IND]

Ismail Karaduman [A]

Jürgen Philipp Wirnsberger, Guntram Müller, Elias Rubin, Christian Probst, Daniela Fößleitner, Erhard Steiner, Gerlinde Zuber, Günther Egger, Hannes Sampl, Hartwig Thurner, Kathrin Ackerer, Manuel Meixner, Nina Holly, Oliver Kempf, Raffaela Maria Lackner, Rostyslaw Bortnyk, Sebastian Horvath, Teresa Stauder, Thomas Striedinger [A]

Lan Hu, Jungmin An [USA]

Ori Ronen, Adi Reich [IL]

Prize Winners

Re-structuring the development along a non-perennial river

Conversation vs. Heritage

SCHAP! School and Production

Hygro Shell

Pla(n)tform

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Re-structuring the development along a non-perennial river

Piyas Choudhuri [IND]CEPT University | Advisor: Rajeev Kathpalia

Jury Statement

The treatment of the river and existing city, together with the developmental strategies tailored for Ahmedabad, all in a high level of detailing, convinced the panel of jurors.

Project Description

The riverbed of Sabarmati in the Indian city of Ahmedabad progressively dries out after the monsoon season, mainly due to the tapping of its waters for agricultural use. Within the scope of the project, the urban areas along both shores of the river were examined in order to find alterna-tive solutions that could deal naturally with the receding shoreline, without resorting to artificial measures.

The project aims at alternative solutions which would restructure the riverbed as an effectual and living part of the existing urban area, while also enhancing the image of the city. On both riverfronts, currently under pressure from heavy commercial development, there are urban institutions and the old city center with its market places. The measures depicted in the project reveal a new networkof green spaces, open spaces, paths, river and outlet structures, water canals, as well as supply facilities. The slum areas around the river are to be revitalized. They are viewed as a new and dynamic resource for the city.

The dried out riverbed is available for use by the inhabit-ants, as a source of micro-economic activities such as a sand quarry, agriculture, and/or market place.

Category: Urban Transformation and Development

detail from the diploma thesis project

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Ismail Karaduman [A]Academy of Fine Arts Vienna | Advisor: Nasrine Seraji

Conservation vs. HeritageJury Statement

The jury considers water, public spaces and sunlight management as the main assets of the project.

Project Description

The project deals in an exemplary fashion with the revitali-zation of Kat Hing Wai, a “walled village” in Hong Kong with 300 inhabitants. The proposed measures for revitalization are considered a model for other “walled villages”, intended to allow a controlled process of growth. Based on the historical context, a new housing typology was developed, taking account of current ecological, social and spatial requirements of the inhabitants. Within the revitalization process, building substance of poor quality is to be re-moved and replaced with new fabric in a piecemeal fashion. Particular attention was given to the quality and lighting of the open spaces. The traditional horizontal courtyards are to be transformed into vertical ones. Any potential lying in the existing building substance – for example, the histori-cal bulwark with its watch towers – is to be developed and integrated in the planning process.

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PRESERVED OLD PING FONGHERITAGE

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LIVING TYPOLOGIES[ at the wall ]

LIVING TYPOLOGIES [ inside ]

ELEVATED CIRCULATION [ semi-public ]

PRIMARY CIRCULATION [ public ]

[connects the walled village with the market ]2nd ENTRANCE [during the day]

VERTICAL GARDEN

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MARKET

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LONGITUDINAL - SECTION 0501m0

EXCESS WATER IRRIGATION

OVERHEAD PERFORATED PIPE

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PROGRAMATICAL DENSIFICATION OF THE BUILDING-MASS & PROGRAMS

with a constant popula on amount, placing quali es like light, semi-privat and communaareas be er ven la on system of the circula on and the buildings adaptable livintypologies developed from the desired funcons and needs of the inhabitant

DEPOPULATION-> 400 INHABITANTS = 9646,0 m2 [footprint]

[3-4 storeyed] = 4332,3 m2 [footprint]

> big lots = 110,0 m2> medium lots = 85,0 m2> small lots = 55,0 m2

TOTAL SPACE = 250,0 M2

-3 families per year

+5 familiesREPOPULATION

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RE-HOUSING STRATEGYKAT HING WAI

CIRCULATION

total popula on = 400 inhabitantstotal used area = 9646,0 m2entrance = 42,0 m2ancestral = 42,0 m24 x defense towers = 114,2 m2

total area = 2617,9 m2 INEFFICIENTLY USED STRUCTURES

total area = 834,7 m2EXISTING OLD LIVING UNITS

total area = 1418,1 m2EXISTING NEW LIVING UNITS

exis ng new living unitsold living units - worth to be protectedold living units - ain't worth to be protected

exis ng new living unitsunused buildings > e ect of depopula onold living units - worth to be protectedtotal area = 4332,3 m2

CHANGED PATTERN OF CIRCULATION

- providing more space for communal programs - be er light condi ons on the groundlevel- be er connec vity of the exis ng living units

es mated me: 2-3 months

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total area = 3452,6 m2

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CONSERVATION VS. HERITAGE

APPEARANCE FROM OUTSIDE

UNCONTROLLED DENSIFICATION

EXISTING LIVING UNITS

EFFECTS OF UNCONTROLLED DENSIFICATION

EXISTINGOLD + NEW LIVING UNITS [ 2007 ]

EXISTING OLD PING FANG

EXISTING NEW LIVING UNITS

VOLUME FUTURE EXISTING NEW LIVING UNITS

POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT [ 2030 ]

[ Volume = 7220m3 ][ Area = 2445m2 ]

EXISTING PING FANG [NOW]

[ Volume = 30 228m3 ][ A TERRACE = 2 445m2 ] [ A LEVELS = 12 224m2 ]

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[ A ALL = 14 669m2 ]

A NEW ALL = 17 113m2 V NEW ALL = 36 014m3

VOLUME FUTURE [2030]

THE NEW LIVING VOLUME

INTRODUCING A CELLAR

POSSIBLE INTERVENTION

[ Volume = 5 786m3 ][ Area = 2 445m2 ]

PROVIDE MORE FLEXIBILITYON THE GROUNDLEVEL

DEPOPULATION

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POVERTY LACK OF PROGRAMS BAD VENTILATION SYSTEMINEFFICIENT USED ELEMENTS

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distribu on of non-domes c units [ in plan ] rent regula on [ in plan ]

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CONCEPTIONAL DESIGN PARAMETERS

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CHANGED PATTERN OF THE WALL

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GAPS USED AS STORAGE UNUSED GAPS DEFENSE TOWERS USED AS STORAGEUNUSED DEFENSE TOWERS

implemen ng varia ons of programs on the ground- and second level which are con-nected with the circula on and the lving units.

JUXTAPOSING NDU'S WITHIN THE WALLED VILLAGEPOTENTIALS [II]

THIS ALLOWS FOR CONTACT BETWEEN APARTMENT OCCUPANTS AND OTHER RESIDENTS PASSING BY. THE SENCE OF TRANSPARENCY AND COMMUNITY IS THEREBY ESTABLISHED AND ENHANCED.LLOWS FOR CONTACT BETWEEN APARTMENT OCCUPANTS AND OTHER RESIDENTS PASSING BY. THE SENCE OF TRANSPARENCY AND COMMUNITY IS THEREBY ESTABLISHED AND ENHANCED.

USING THE VERTICAL CIRCULATIONS AS ACTIVATOR FOR SOCIAL INTERACTIONSPOTENTIALS [III]

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EFFECTS

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EFFECTS OF THE WALL

REVIVAL OF DEFENSE STRUCTURES / ELEMENTSPOTENTIALS [I]

MAIN CHARACTER DEFINING ELEMENTS OF WALLED VILLAGES

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Category: Building with Ecological Systems

Jürgen Philipp Wirnsberger, Guntram Müller, Elias Rubin, Christian Probst, Daniela Fößleitner, Erhard Steiner, Gerlinde Zuber, Günther Egger, Hannes Sampl, Hartwig Thurner, Kathrin Ackerer,

Manuel Meixner, Nina Holly, Oliver Kempf, Raffaela Maria Lackner, Rostyslaw Bortnyk, Sebastian Horvath, Teresa Stauder, Thomas Striedinger [A]

Carinthia University of Applied Sciences | Advisor: Peter Nigst

SCHAP! School and Production

Jury Statement

A project implementing participation, resulting in a high degree of social sustainability.

Project Description

Exemplary design for a school near Johannesburg, charac-terized by resource conservation and DIY (“do it yourself”) construction methods. The immediate vicinity has a popula-tion of around 5000, of which 60% are under the age of 12 – educational facilities here are few and far between. The project is located in a rural setting, surrounded by existing examples of DIY-buildings. The building process integrated the help of inhabitants, students and teachers. Applied materials were locally available (straw, loam), the walls erected with formwork out of used material. Shaded areas, cross ventilation and dry compost toilets all contribute to a passive form of climate protection.

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To ident i fy with something means to recognize onesel f in i t . I n most cases ident i f icat ion is rare ly poss ible, s ince the later user, who of ten does not par t ic ipate dur ing the planning phase, does not have any co - determinat ion. Condit ion for a successful ident i f icat ion is par t ic ipat ion. I t i s made poss ible by the par t ic i -pat ion in the bui lding process to make chi ldren feel responsible. By this process they should not ice that they have inf luence on their environment. Especia l ly when a school i s being erec ted i t i s impor tant that the pupi ls receive suff ic ient oppor tunit y for co - designing. Those things which are ar ranged by pupi ls won´t be destroy by them. Therefore the pupi ls should ident i fy themselves with their new areas. For this reason we develop di f ferent workshop models, in which chi ldren get the poss ibi l i t y to take par t in bui ld ing ac t iv i t ies. Because we had a l ready f in ished the planning of the bui lding in Austr ia , the chi ldren and teachers of the I thuba Sk i l l s Col lege are integrated only dur ing the bui lding phase.To understand and learn the bui lding method with c lay and straw a workshop is organized, in which ever ything is expla ined around this topic. I n groups of 10 pupi ls , c lay br icks are manufac tured and the procedure is expla ined to them. By involv ing the pupi ls in the work for their own school the pupi ls can ident i fy themselves with the school and they wi l l use i t in a sensible way. I n handicraf ts they produce school benches and school tables for the new school . Shor t ly be -fore complet ion of our bui ld ing the pupi ls were involved in the projec t for a second t ime. For the opening of the school they should get the poss ibi l i t y to take par t in a creat ive way. Ever yone can design their own T-shir ts . We do not only want to give our k nowledge to the pupi ls and the teachers, but a lso inhabitants that are interested. Therefore we engage nat ive workers, who suppor ted us dur ing the bui lding phase. One of our workers i s especia l ly interested in the c lay construc t ion and is going to bui ld, with our suppor t , an ex tension for h is house in the township with wal ls consist ing of rammed c lay. We are ver y cur ious to k now how the c lay-protot ype is going to be accepted in the township and hope that perhaps fur ther houses can be developed there.

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During the mixing process c lay and water are mixed into a s ludge. The c lay s ludge is poured over the di f fused straw with a wate -r ing can unt i l each stem is moistened.

To ensure an ideal mix ture the straw is turned over several t imes. To age i t we put the mix ture for 24 hours under a tarpaul in .

Af ter the mix ture is aged i t i s f i l led in wooden forms and pressed into shape by our machine. Af ter press ing the br icks are dr ied approx. ten days in the sun, af ter wards they can be la id. Due to the preparator y operat ions (br ick press, c lay mixer) we can star t the br ick produc t ion immediately af ter the arr ival of the main group. We need about t wo weeks for the produc t ion of the 560 br icks that are needed for the c lassroom.

The wal ls of the workshop consist of rammed strawclay. At f i rst a c l imbing formwork is bui l t . This i s screwed on both s ides of the wooden construc t ion of the workshop, and af ter wards i t i s f i l led up with the strawclay mix ture and compac ted by ramming.

The br icks are shi f ted in the stretching bond into a c lay mor tar bed. To st i f fen the wal ls each third hole is re inforced with steel and f i l led out with concrete. This concrete core creates a force - lock connec t ion bet ween the concreted base and the concrete r ing that i s the upper c los ing for the wal l . Shi f t ing the br icks and concret ing the r ing takes about s ix days.

M A N U F A C T U R I N G

B U I L D I N G P R O C E S SSouth Africa

Gauteng

provinz Gauteng

Johannesburg

Site

name Magagula Heightssituated 40 km south-east of Joburg dimension 47 hainhabitants appr. 5000 people thereof 60% under 12 years households 1400housetypes RDP house (build in 1996) brick houses shacks< density 106 inhabitants per ha rate of unemployment ca 60%population SchwarzafrikanerInnen Coloured (Farbige)

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1 classroom2 workshop3 safetybox4 toilets5 washing place6 covered space

ground plan

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N C

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foundation base base

continuous beam distance for ventilation

bending resistant frame

strawclay wall pillar 80° pillar vertical

concrete rim longitudinal beam cross beamtrimmer

The concept of the draf t i s based on the idea to set a c lear ly and str ic t ly def ined L-shaped struc ture into the surrounding land. The posit ioning of the bui lding struc ture reac ts to the containment of the bui ldings to the nor th, the space to the south and the exist ing trees to the southeast . I n this way publ ic and semi-publ ic areas are for-med broaching around the bui lding.The space a l locat ion plan is accommodated in t wo compac t volumes which are con-nec ted with each other over the roof and so i t look l ike a uni f ied struc ture. C lassroom and workshop are separated f rom each other to avoid noise disturbances. I n face of the c lear bas ic form ar ise broad covered ex ternal areas for instruc t ion and for the

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s c h o o l a n d p r o d u c t i o n

On the basis of our invest igat ion of the place and of the socia l s t ruc tures forming the background of our bui ld ing s i te and the analys is of the a l ready f in ished bui l -dings by other univers i t ies and technical col leges, we set our se lves the target to develop the bui lding with mater ia ls that are avai lable in the regional backgroundof Magagula Heights . On one hand to suppor t the local economy (we buy a l l bui l -ding mater ia ls on the spot , and we don’ t impor t something f rom Europe) and i t must be a lso easy to t ransfer the method of construc t ion to the k ids and inhabitants of the surrounding townships so that they can hopeful ly cont inue bui lding by themsel-ves in future.Af ter detai led invest igat ion of cheap bui lding mater ia ls and tradit ional methods of bui ld ing in Afr ica , we decide on c lay as the main bui lding mater ia l .Based on the reasoning that this resource is avai lable ever y where around the bui l -ding s i te, i t i s the ideal bui ld ing mater ia l to minimize our bui ld ing costs. A fur ther impor tant aspec t i s the f ree avai labi l i t y for ever ybody, so i t i s eas ier to ensure the later se l f - construc t ion by the local populat ion. The forgotten tradit ion of c lay bui l -dings confronts us with some open quest ions. For this reason we star t a ser ies of tests to sample the br ick (d imensions 60x30x15) , so that we can be sure that the c lay meets our requirements. We test d i f ferent br icks us ing di f ferent mater ia ls . For example: c lay- leca , c lay-hemp, c lay-paper and c lay-straw. On the basis of our results , we decide on a new interpretat ion of the t radit io -nal st raw- clay construc t ion method in form of br ick blocks. The br ick blocks should be produced by us and the k ids of the I thuba Sk i l l s Col lege. On the one hand the pupi ls should ex tend their k nowledge and manual sk i l l s by their integrat ion into the bui lding process and in addit ion they should pass on the acquired k now-how to the local people. The strawclay unites the charac ter ist ics of a heat stor ing and a heat insulat ing mater ia l and has excel lent humidit y balance charac ter ist ics . Dur ing the produc t ion and f i t t ing of the strawclay br icks there are no environmental impac ts and you need only a smal l energy expenditure. Our task of bui ld ing the c lassroom with integrated workshop should br ing us ins ights into i ts prac t icabi l i t y.The bui lding should be a protot ype to show the local populat ion how they can change their present l iv ing s i tuat ion, with a s imple construc t ion method and a smal l f inancia l investment. The exist ing housing struc ture in the townships is t ypical ly smal l br ick bui ld ings and shacks (corrugated sheet huts) . These bui ldings can not sat is fy the requirements of an ex tended fami ly. With ever y ex tension or new bui lding, the ident i f icat ion with the place grows and creates thereby ident i t ies in the other wise monotonous sett lement struc tures of the townships.

ex tension of the workshop as a result of the di f ferent iated organizat ion and arrange -ment of the areas. The c lassroom has an east and west or ientat ion. For the exposure we have one large window- element ( furniture) to the east with natural shade f rom the surrounding trees and f ive l ight s lots and a sk yl ight on the west facade to br ing a di f fuse l ight into the c lassroom.With the layout of the c lassroom of 8x10m it i s poss ible to div ide i t and so t wo school groups can be taught at the same t ime. The workshop is a long stretched struc ture, which make i t eas ier to work with long mater ia ls (wood or metal ) and is exposed over a cont inuous window element on the nor th facade.

We have three rol l gates as openings and when they are in the opened posit ion the gates connec t the workshop with the outs ide covered work ing space. Due to the re -quirement to insta l l the toi lets as “dr y toi lets” we decide to put the fac i l i t y open under the roof to avoid disturbing smel ls .

The bui lding s i te, approx. 40 k m south of Johannesburg, i s located at the outsk i r ts of M agagula Heights, a smal l township with 5000 inhabi-tants. The immediate environment is charac ter ized by ex tensive green areas and hi l ly landscapes. The high plateau of the province G auteng is approx. 1700 meters above sea- level and of fers l i t t le vegetat ion compared to the provinces near sea- level . The summer months are charac ter ised by a hot and damp c l imate, in winter there is l i t t le preci -pitat ion and the temperatures can drop to a few degrees above zero.

C O N T E X T

Montic Factory

Ithuba Skills College

Township Magagula Heights

Nationalpark Suikerbosrand

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Johannesburg

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cross section classroom

doka architrave beam

faceplate

concrete rimstrawclay brick

lime cement plaster

fence

plexiglas

faceplateconcrete base

concrete core

clay plaster

steel profile 20/20/2mm

concrete rim

strawclay bricklime cement plaster

plexiglas

faceplateconcrete base

concrete core

clay plaster

ventilation element

locking mechanism

rim metal sheet

metal sheet

false edgemulti-wall sheet

multi-wall sheetbending resistant frame

perforated wood plate

foil

distance for ventilation

L - profile 25/25/2mm

corrugated metal sheet continous beamdistance for ventilation bending resistant framefoilinsulationbottom view wood plate

screed sealedfoundation ground

0 10 50 150 cm

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Lan Hu, Jungmin An [USA]University of California, Berkeley | Advisor: Maria-Paz Gutierrez

Hygro ShellJury Statement

The jury commends the intensive ex-amination in the analysis and technical comprehension of the basic topic. The work demonstrates in subtle way, how technical innovation can take part in our daily lives and function in aneco-friendly way.

Project Description

At an altitude of 5000 m, the Chajnantor plateau is charac-terized by extreme and hostile conditions. The icy winds and the dry thin air make living here practically impossible.

The design confronts the extreme conditions with a synergy of working methods, accomplishing an oasis for a research team of astronomers. The membrane system (hygroshell) is an answer to the dynamic environmental con-ditions, concentrating and using the scarce condensation.



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Ori Ronen, Adi Reich [IL]Israel Institute of Technology | Advisor: Gaby Schwartz

Pla(n)tformCategory: Building in Existing Structures Jury Statement

An approach as reaction to the context, a clearly stated problem, the structure of the demonstrated solution and the high level of comple-tion distinguish this project.

Project Description

The “New Central Bus Station” is located in a part of Tel Aviv marked by social and economic problems, an area intended for demolition.

In the project “Pla(n)tform”, the existing structure of the bus station is transformed, to the largest extent possible, into an Agricultural Center. The present function of the bus terminal is retained and complimented with public ar-eas of office and retail. Superimposed on these functions is an area dedicated to agricultural use, as a local supply for vegetables and fruits. The project accomplishes on the ground level new connections between the south and north parts of the city. The suitability of the interventions, thor-ough and illustrative, provides results not only in the treat-ment of the existing structure but also in the planning of the cultivated surface. Further focal points addressed by “Pla(n)tform” are the reuse of waste water and organic waste (produced by the project itself), the structure’s in-fluence on the immediate urban and microclimatic environ-ment, the treatment of daylight and the consideration on the recycling of the transformed building mass.


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Henk-Jan Imhoff, Jens Jorritsma, John de Groot [NL]

Christoph Grabner, Sebastian Brandner [A]

Mariela Reyes, Victor Mera, Carlos Hidalgo [RCH]

Luigi Pardo, Sandra Persiani [I]

Frauke Rottschy, Scholeh Abedini, Hannes Beck, Sardika Meyer, Kai Erlenkämper, Franziska Hartmann, Tabea Huth, Annika Gaigl, Marco Fleckenstein, Maximilian Kolbe, Sascha Klump, Maria Obenaus, Alexandru Oprea,Ramzia Rahmani, Claudia Ritter, Andreas Schmautz, Andreas Schreiber, Simone Siegrist, Angela Specht, Sina Titze, Patrick Tauchert, Christian Wagner, Jasmin Winter, Henning Zimmer [D]

Honorable Mentions

The royal trees

Gerald- Hightech vs. Lowtech

Rural and Subsistence

Auditorium complex in Padua

surPLUShome

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Henk-Jan Imhoff, Jens Jorritsma, John de Groot [NL]Rotterdam Academy of Architecture and Urban Design | Advisor: Ralf Pasel

The royal treesProject Description

The project deals with the growth and ecological problems in Kumasi – the second largest city of Ghana with 1.5 Million inhabitants – by reviving its splendid but lost past as the garden city of West Africa. The suggested urban trans-formation process attempts to harmoniously combine the rural lifestyle of many inhabitants with an attractive cityscape. The master plan envisions vertically increas-ing the density of the existing self-contained structures (compounds), with deliberate gaps in the structure provid-ing opportunities for new spaces, public and private, as well as agricultural areas for personal use. Local vegetation and soil properties play a central role on all levels. For example, the planned reforestation of the region should serve as a future resource of building material (e.g. bamboo), provide shade for the public spaces, and simultaneously serve as a method in cultivating social and public qualities in the open spaces.

Jury Statement

The project is based on a subtle study of the qualities of the land, the local species of vegetation and the popu-lation’s behavior in both private and public spaces.



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GeraldHightech vs. Lowtech

Christoph Grabner, Sebastian Brandner [A]Vienna University of Technology | Advisor: Karin Stieldorf

Project Description

The project is located on land provided by the government in the yurt district of Ulan Bartor, Mongolia. The climate is characterized by little precipitation and bitter coldness. The design is the modern continuation in the development of the Mongolian yurt, modular in typology, consisting of a wood frame and square felt padding of sheep wool.This innovative and conservational use of locally available materials forms the basis of the construction method. An important aspect of the design is the manner of self-erection. Basic Mongolian principles for a family are also incorporated. These include the central Mongolian oven, a large communal area, a storage room, and a sleeping level.

Due to the harsh winter conditions, with the ground re-maining frozen down to 3m in depth, a below grade infra-structure is still missing. Water is therefore stored at the site. The project also suggests a dry composting toilet. Further technical suggestions to improve the efficiency of the Mongolian oven would consume less heating material, making a contribution to climate protection.

Jury Statement

The project is characterized by its careful application of locally available resources and the further develop-ment of existing functions.

mongolian ovenstorage roomsleeping levelladder

weather pillow wood panel stiffering isolation pillow timber frame construction fundament board floor



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Mariela Reyes, Victor Mera, Carlos Hidalgo [RCH]Universidad Mayor | Advisor: Daniela Schmidt

Rural and SubsistenceProject Description

The project is sited in the Andes region of Chile with its extreme climate conditions. The building form corresponds with the natural surroundings (up to 3m snow in winter – steep roof). The structure could also endure an avalanche – the gable in line with slope acts likes a keel, parting the avalanche. The simple and lucid structure is well-suited for the climate and functions according to the simple typology of rural construction. Its use follows exactly the needs of its inhabitants. The envelope functions as a large barn, with living quarters located in the middle, surrounded by the loft and stall. The residential part is insulated by the stored hay (thermal buffer)and makes use of the warmth of the animal below. The project stands out through its intelligent and sparing use of energy and resources, along with an effective application of only a few natural materials (sheep’s wool, hay insulation).

Jury Statement

Mixed construction, very interesting energy concept (supplies: biogas, rain water collection, water treatment), heating and cooling system is clear. Particularly worth mentioning are the informative diagrams.

detail from the bachelor’s project


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Luigi Pardo, Sandra Persiani [I]Sapienza Università di Roma | Advisor: Alessandra Battiti

Auditorium complex in Padua

Project Description

The project is located on the northern shore of the Bacchiglione, which flows north of the old city. Two existing structures in front of the project site are to be comple-mented by two new and striking cubes, which house a theater and a concert hall respectively, as well as services.

A curved roof, spanning the entire site, divides the larger cube while completely sheltering the smaller one. The section of the larger cube which rising above the roof is outfitted with a prefabricated skin of PTFE-panels, adjustable depending on the weather.

Jury Statement

The project draws upon the natural topography, existing buildings as well as the public in an interesting way. The jury acknowledges particularly the complex technology of the solar shading system.

detail from the diploma thesis project


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Frauke Rottschy, Scholeh Abedini, Hannes Beck, Kai Erlenkämper, Franziska Hartmann, Tabea Huth, Marco Fleckenstein, Annika Gaigl, Maximilian Kolbe, Sascha Klump, Sardika Meyer,

Maria Obenaus, Alexandru Oprea, Ramzia Rahmani, Claudia Ritter, Andreas Schmautz, Andreas Schreiber, Simone Siegrist, Angela Specht, Sina Titze, Patrick Tauchert, Christian Wagner,

Jasmin Winter, Henning Zimmer [D]Technische Universität Darmstadt | Advisor: Manfred Hegger

surPLUShomeProject Description

The project SurPLUSHome shows how a sustainable design can also be very innovative. The topics of energy efficiency and sustainable construction are integrated in the diurnal cycle. Developed as a single person household, the design is conceived as a multifunctional body, providing the basic amenities of kitchen, bath, and stairs. The façade mainly serves to integrate the photovoltaic elements (CIGS tech-nology) into the building’s envelope. The modules react to a rise in temperature, allowing a more efficient use of diffuse radiation than conventional photovoltaic systems.

Jury Statement

The project SurPLUSHome demon-strates how a concept in sustainable construction can be applied to many different urban situations. The project is adaptable to the living requirements at hand. It is a real implementation of a complex, intelligent and reactivefaçade, one thoroughly conceived down through every subsystem.



Entrants 163

Academic Institutions 77

Cities 95

States 32

Continents 6

Submitted Projects

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15 | Sepideh Karami [S]Chalmers University of Technology

32 | Yuet Chan* [USA]Cornell University

40 | Emily Anderson [USA]Parsons The New School for Design

55 | Katharina Rüter [D]Technische UniversitätBerlin

62 | Jade Littlewood [GB]Manchester School of Architecture

155 | Varun Amar Kaushik [IND]School of Planning and Architecture New Delhi

56 | Agnieszka Pastuszek [PL]Wroclaw University of Technology

63 | Costas Loucaides [GB]Manchester School of Architecture

159 | Wulf Kramer* [D]Universität Stuttgart

57 | Andrew Watts [GB]University of Lincoln

64 | Martin Zanolin* [A]Vienna University of Technology

161 | Martí Puig Fernàndez [E]Universitat de Girona

59 | Marina Gousia [GR]Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

69 | Karin Dobbler* [A]Graz University of Technology

61 | Anthony James Campbell [GB]Manchester School of Architecture

70 | Eleonora Hartl [A]Vienna University of Technology

33 | Liani Van der Westhuizen [GB]Kingston University

41 | Mark Paz [USA]University of New Mexico

42 | Dylan Tat-Lun Kwok [RC]University of Art and Design Helsinki

34 | Jose de Tudela [GB]Architectural AssociationSchool of Architecture

38 | Krisztián Csémy [SK]Academy of Fine Arts and Design Bratislava

43 | Balazs Jelinek [H]Hochschule Liechtenstein

51 | Maria Pitsiladi [GR]National Technical University of Athens

39 | Sejal Bhimjiani [USA]Pratt Institute

24 | Michael Pichler [D]Augsburg University of Applied Sciences

31 | Nena Borshovska* [MK]Ss. Cyril and Methodius University Skopje

18 | Piyas Choudhuri [IND]CEPT University

19 | Luke Smith [GB] University of Central Lancashire

1 | Lu Shen [A]Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

79 | Andreas Liska [A]Kunstuniversität Linz

91 | Justin Galligan [S]Lund University

112 | Anupriya Goswami [IND]School of Planning and Architecture New Delhi

120 | Jakob Faßbender [D]Biberach University of Applied Sciences

129 | Sanja Koren* [HR]University of Split

130 | Suzana Lunic* [HR]University of Split

131 | Vatroslav Viskovic* [HR]University of Split

132 | Rick ten Doeschate* [NL]Eindhoven University of Technology

135 | Mathieu Zimmer* [F]Université Michel de Montaigne Bordeaux 3


125 | Mislav Kuzmanic* [HR]University of Split

127 | Marija Zulim* [HR]University of Split

128 | Luka Muzinic* [HR]University of Split

2 | Stephan Anders [D]Universität Stuttgart

80 | Nikola Malinov [BG]Technical University of Varna

92 | Katja Rosner* [A]Vienna University of Technology

115 | Jasmin Bonn [D]Bergische Universität Wuppertal

4 | Gordon Hoffmann [D]Potsdam University of Applied Sciences

85 | Daniela Mitterberger* [A]Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

95 | Anna Balint* [A]Vienna University of Technology

98 | Krisztina Starmüller* [A]Vienna University of Technology

116 | Chrysovalantou- Irene Karageorgi [GR]National Technical University of Athens

12 | Signe Rabolle Nielson [DK]Aarhus School of Architecture

89 | Martin Leithner* [A]Vienna University of Technology

97 | Ismail Karaduman [A]Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

117 | Henk-Jan Imhoff* [NL] Rotterdam Academy of Architecture and Urban Design

13 | Zaher El Afiouni [RL]University of East London

90 | Barbara Dienbauer [A]Vienna University of Technology

100 | Wilhelm Margreiter [A]Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck

118 | Kalliopi Limpou [GR]Architectural AssociationSchool of Architecture

* person representing a team


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3 | Christian Tallent [GB]University of Portsmouth

75 | Stefan Aursulesei* [A]Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

25 | Gloria Riccarducci* [D]Sapienza Università di Roma

44 | Alexandros Postekkis* [GR]University of Nicosia

50 | Martina Kogler [A]Vienna University of Technology

67 | Cornelia Ernstbrunner [A]Vienna University of Technology

71 | Reinhard Zehetner [A]Vienna University of Technology

126 | Ksenija Deskovic* [HR]University of Split

72 | Barbara Vierthaler* [A]Vienna University of Technology

134 | Jitske Torenstra [NL]Eindhoven University of Technology

73 | Lukas Rückerl* [A]Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

136 | Caroline Winkler [A]Universität Innsbruck

74 | Maciej Chmara [A]Akademia Sztuk Pienknych w Gdansk

138 | Anita Foune [A]Kunstuniversität Linz

54 | Tobias Schmitt* [D]Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences

58 | Titusz Igaz [H]University of Technology and Economics, Budapest

60 | Siobhan Keenan [GB]Manchester School of Architecture

65 | Christoph Grabner* [A]Vienna University of Technology

45 | Mauricio López Franco* [ROU]Universidad de la Republica Uruguay

47 | Andreas Claus Schnetzer* [A]Vienna University of Technology

48 | Thomas Spindelberger [A]Vienna University of Technology

49 | Robert Fafrowicz [PL]Wroclaw University of Technology

26 | Tsampikos Petras* [GR]National Technical University of Athens

36 | Dagmara Bear [D]Technische Universität Berlin

37 | Luke Butcher [GB]University of Manchester

27 | Elias Rubin* [A]Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

10 | Charlotte Lartigue* [F]Chalmers University of Technology

6 | Yehezkel Nachman Farchi [IL]Delft University of Technology

76 | Philip Mörwald* [A]Vienna University of Technology

84 | Zuzanna Julia Koltowska [PL]Wroclaw University of Technology

94 | Marie-Christine Deutschmann* [A]Vienna University of Technology

105 | Kristyn Lindsay [CH]Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

111 | Ioannis Oikonomou [GR]Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

124 | Natalia Iliadi* [GR]Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

113 | Viktoria Lytra* [GR]Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

114 | Viktoria Lytra* [GR]Aristotle University of Thessaloniki


123 | Braden Harford* [NZ]University of Auckland

107 | Victoria Papanastasiou [GR]National Technical University of Athens

108 | Sven Detering [D]Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences

109 | Piotr Chruscinski [PL]Wroclaw University of Technology

110 | Lys Villalba Rubio [E]Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

96 | Anouk Taeyams* [B]Vienna University of Technology

101 | Talosi Gabor [H]Széchenyi István University

102 | Bogdan Funk [H]University of Technology and Economics, Budapest

104 | Mehran Gharleghi* [GB]Architectural Association School of Architecture

87 | Sandra Persiani* [I]Sapienza Università di Roma

88 | Roland Lipusz [H]Széchenyi István University

93 | Stephan Mitterhofer [A]Salzburg University of Applied Sciences

86 | Luigi Pardo* [I]Sapienza Università di Roma

16 | Savvas Anastasiou [GR]University of Cyprus

17 | Andrè Nakonz* [D]Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts

21 | Studio 804, Inc. [USA]University of Kansas

22 | Renata Simic [A]Vienna University of Technology

8 | Sara Bachmayer* [A]Vienna University of Technology

81 | Nikola Malinov [BG]Technical University of Varna

9 | Camille Rojas* [RCH]Universidad Andrés Bello

82 | Piotr Wilczynski* [PL]Wroclaw University of Technology

83 | Victor Merino* [RCH]Universidad Mayor

7 | Hussam Sadeq Jaafar Tumma Al-Saadi [D] Erfurt University of Applied Sciences



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140 | Agnes Wesolowski [D]Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts

141 | Anna Boudier* [F]The Brittany National College of Architecture

5 | Christina Paechnatz [D]Fachhochschule Potsdam

29 | Olga Yatsyuk [RUS]Moscow Architectural Institute

53 | Dimitri Geizenraeder [D]Bochum University of Applied Sciences

99 | Wilhelm Margreiter [A]Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck

152 | Joe Tshung Pang [RC]University of California,Berkeley

154 | Katharina Fey [D]Technische Universität Darmstadt

106 | Seghers Ludvic* [F]Ecole Nationale d’Architecture de Lyon


137 | Grigorios Vegliris* [GR]Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

139 | Kalliopi Kanellopoulou [GR]University of Thessaly

66 | Astrid Stark* [A]Vienna University of Technology

68 | Petra Hendrich* [A]Vienna University of Technology

77 | Antonio Garcia Mejuto* [A]Vienna University of Technology

78 | Maresa Genböck [A]Vienna University of Technology

30 | Evgeniya Yatsyuk [RUS]Moscow Architectural Institute

35 | Anne Bots [NL]Eindhoven University of Technology

46 | Lorenz Brugger* [D]Universität Stuttgart

52 | Stefanie Huber [A]Vienna University of Technology

11 | Maarit Eskola* [FIN]University of Art and Design Helsinki

14 | Asha Liyanage [CL]University of Moratuwa

23 | Darren Furniss [GB]University of Westminster

28 | Ori Ronen* [IL]Israel Institute of Technology

146 | Marie Nemesin [F]The Brittany National College of Architecture

147 | Maud Jarno* [F]The Brittany National College of Architecture

149 | Antoine Susini [F]The Brittany National College of Architecture

148 | Anthony Lalande* [F]The Brittany National College of Architecture

145 | Marine Jappé [F]The Brittany National College of Architecture

142 | Pierre Fourrier* [F]The Brittany National College of Architecture

143 | Eric Kouakou [F]The Brittany National College of Architecture

144 | Kevin Bian* [F]The Brittany National College of Architecture

150 | Guillaume Lesage [F]The Brittany National College of Architecture

158 | Marta Chen Nunes [D]RWTH Aachen University

160 | Alina Kuklinska [PL]Gdansk University of Technology

162 | Jessica Priore [I]Sapienza Università di Roma

163 | Lan Hu* [USA]University of California, Berkeley

156 | Nasim Amini* [GR]University of Nicosia

157 | Maria Koutsari* [GR]Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia

151 | Taeyeon Kwon* [USA]University of California, Berkeley

153 | Frauke Rottschy* [D]Technische Universität Darmstadt


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Doris Bures, Federal Minister of Transport, Innovation and Technology„The success story of the Austrian research and technology programme Building of Tomorrow shows that results of a research programme can lead to concrete demonstration buildings. In the frame-work of the international competition Blue Award, projects in the field of urban transformation and development, building with ecological systems and building in existing structures were submitted. A jury honoured the most innovative ideas of architects and spatial planners that have a high potential of realization. I would like to congratulate all awardees and wish them much success for their work“

Ingmar Höbarth, CEO | Austrian Climate and Energy FundAward competitions are key drivers of innovation. Particularly in fields that directly concern our future, such as sustainable building and growing, the exchange of expertise and networking across borders is a prerequisite for the swift evolution of viable solutions to the challenges our future holds. The Blue Award fully corresponds to all of these points.

François Bertière, CEO | Bouygues ImmobilierBouygues Immobilier’s philosophy and values enable us to directly contribute, through the quality of our programs, to making cities more human. Everyday our teams design and develop projects in which architecture and urban vision serve humanity and the environment. The Blue Award s objec-tives, encourage, aid and foster the emergence of young “eco-architects” engaged in the sustainable development of our cities, are deeply entwined with our own principles and actions. This is why our corporate foundation supports the Blue Award.

Eric Hutter, CEO | INEXInex has made a corporate culture out of challenge : the challenge to design and develop innovative technical solutions aimed at protecting our ecosystem through reduced energy consumption and environmental impact. So, as soon Françoise Hélène Jourda told us about the Blue Award, we were enthusiastic to support and sponsor this internal competition

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Continuation of a success story„Building of Tomorrow“ is an Austrian Research and Technology Programme that was launched by the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology in 1999. Main topics like energy efficiency and building with the aim of a gentle use of resources were chosen and intensive research has been done on these topics. Innovative components have been developed and new concepts of building and retrofitting have been elaborated. Many demonstration buildings – new build-ings as well as modernised buildings – make it possible to experience sustainable building more tangible and accessible. These buildings meet high requirements in terms of energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy sources and ecological materials. At the same time they guarantee a high quality of living and reasonable costs.

„Building of Tomorrow“ is European wide one of the most successful research and development programmes in the build-ing sector that meets the aims of the Future. In the framework of the programme 245 research, technology and demonstra-tion projects have been supported with the amount of 25 M€. Due to this fact, Austria became one of the leading countries in Europe concerning passive house technology and solar thermal energy. In the year 1999 around 40 passive houses were realized in Austria, however this number increased to 3.400 by the middle of 2008. The current challenge is to follow the path towards zero energy buildings and energy generating buildings. Therefore a follow-up programme “Building of Tomorrow PLUS” was launched in 2008. Further Information: www.hausderzukunft.at

„Building of Tomorrow PLUS“

Bouygues Immobilier Corporate Foundation, for a more human city.

Created in 2009, the Bouygues Immobilier Corporate Foundation promotes architecture and town planning in support of the environment and humanitarian concerns. This corporate foundation focuses on three main areas:

• Promoting architecture and town planning among the general public,

• Expert insight into the sustainable cities of tomorrow,

• Urban solidarity, by helping young people in difficulty to find jobs and the strengthen of social ties with the inner cities.

Building on these commitments, the Bouygues Immobilier Corporate Foundation wished to support the Blue Award competition that rewards the best international architecture students for their innovative projects, with respect to sustainable development.

www.bouygues-immobilier.com

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Massive soaring bridges, sprawling cities with slender towers, safer and more energy-efficient homes. The innovation present in our materials is often the starting point for such architectural prowess. By working with architects and key players in the construction industry, our researchers have invented new solid solutions that open new paths to progress previously inconceivable in the construction business.Today, our innovations contribute to improving working conditions on building sites and to making buildings more energy efficient for more sustainable construction. Innovation is at the heart of our strategy, our materials are at the heart of life. That’s why Lafarge supports the international competition, “Blue Award 09.” www.lafarge.com

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Editor Institute for Architecture and Design, Department for Spatial and Sustainable Design,

Vienna University of Technology, Karlsplatz 13/253-3, A-1040 Vienna, www.raumgestaltung.tuwien.ac.at

Initiator Françoise-Hélène Jourda

Organisation Anton Kottbauer, Franz Karner, Roland Graf, Eva Germann, Günter Pichler,

Betül Bretschneider, Bernhard Steger, Florian Wachter, Anna Lugbauer, Claudia Ebner

English Translation and editing Manfred Rudy

Photography Moritz Holy, Franz Karner

Graphic Design Dieter Mayer, www.struktiv.at

Media Relations Work Martina Montecuccoli, www.content-event.at

Exhibition Design Günter Pichler, Mark Wallerberger, Georg Hrabanek, Michael Kager, Lena Kohlmayr,

Albena Stefanov, Markus Windner, Johannes Langer, Andreas Lint, Ivan Tadic, Anna-Sophie Fuchs,

Markus Thang, Klaus Urban, Sebastian Sattlegger, Wenzel Witt-Dörring, Clausia Laber, Marco

Lechthaler, Robert Leitner

Thanks to Manfred Pichler, Herbert Androsch, Sandra Vuckovic, Clemens Ullrich, Thomas Rögelsperger,

Christina Klonner, Moritz Holy, Johannes Fink, Martin Höltinger, Johanna Linsberger, Niklas Ruprechter,

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