According to the climatic conditions of each region and its implantation environment, exterior enclosures play a fundamental role in providing the necessary climatization and ventilation conditions to make indoor spaces habitable and comfortable. While there are various bioclimatic strategies and designs that can be applied to achieve energy efficiency, the determination of materiality, the choice of hardware, and the definition of opening and closing technologies contribute to the performance of facades, providing functionality and a high degree of adaptability to contemporary uses, among other factors.
Luz: The Latest Architecture and News
Villa Escarpa / Mario Martins Atelier
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Architects: Mario Martins Atelier
- Year: 2012
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Manufacturers: Q-railing, Planikafire
https://www.archdaily.com/426935/villa-escarpa-mario-martinsPedro Vada
Luz Cemetery / Pedro Pacheco + Marie Clément
https://www.archdaily.com/31905/luz-cemetery-pedro-pacheco-marie-clementNico Saieh
Museum of Luz / Pedro Pacheco + Marie Clément
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Architects: Pedro Pacheco + Marie Clément
- Area: 660 m²
- Year: 2003
https://www.archdaily.com/23656/museum-of-luz-pedro-pacheco-marie-clementNico Saieh