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Tools of the trade
Expectations of buildings are constantly changing. So how can developers keep pace? By arming themselves with forward-thinking architects and an open mind. These projects hammer the point home.
10 architecture ideas that cool buildings naturally
From Hawaii to Milan, pioneering architects are proving that smart design can keep cities cool without energy-hungry air conditioning, using breeze blocks, greenery and outdoor living.
True colour
Turin's Green Pea mall challenges conventional retail with energy-generating floors, storm-salvaged timber and 88 per cent renewable power in an ambitious sustainability experiment.
Beauty therapy
When cosmetics-maker Davines relocated to the outskirts of Parma to focus on its values, it started a regional revolution in how businesses balance purpose and profit.
Cities
A multipurpose hospital in Milan, New York’s glass-skyscraper ban and Belgian bicycle taxes.
Youthful exuberance
Pushchair company Joolz has embraced an office design that resonates with its green credentials, giving its staff space to breathe – and its plants room to grow.
Green rooms
Sauerbruch Hutton was one of the first architecture firms to promote the value of sustainable building. Now it’s in demand across Europe, expanding into furniture and pushing developers to think bigger.
