Category Archives: Sustainability
Adaptive Reuse
There is no more sustainable act than breathing new life into an existing resource. Unfortunately, remainders of historic structures are often little more than disembodied facades. Developers tend to tear down all they can and slip new buildings behind historic masks. The resulting dissonance can create an odd relationsh [...]
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Adaptive Reuse
A number of Jensen’s workplace projects are located in buildings or structures where professional offices were not the original intended use. From a former petticoat factory (KBP) to a maritime bulkhead structure (IDEO) to a cabaret (Next World), adaptive reuse projects often lead to incredibly creative workplace solutions.
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A Layered Envelope
The façade was composed by layering operable transparent, translucent, and perforated screens for varied levels of day lighting, reducing the demand for electrical lighting. Additionally, the whole third floor can open up for natural ventilation or completely shut to hold heat. This completely elminates any ne [...]
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Rain Garden
Collaborating with Sherwood Design Engineers, site drainage was integrated early into the architecture and landscape design. Seasonal rains are managed onsite through multiple rain gardens which collect and control storm water runoff from the roof, decks, and pool terrace. This system decreases on site erosi [...]
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SHED – Envelope
SHED's pre-engineered metal building system forms the core of an overarching sustainable design strategy made imperative by its mission.
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Resource Conservation
The building, with its nine large roll-up doors, is designed to rely on natural ventilation most of the year. An energy-efficient heating, cooling and ventilation system and a demand-sensitive kitchen hood activated and adjusted by sensors complement this passive strategy. Abundant glazing, shaded by deep overhang [...]
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