Concept and Objectives The conference served as a high-level forum dedicated to stimulating performance in research, development, and innovation. The […]
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CULTADISER (Institutional Capacity Development of UAUIM for Research in Architecture and Urbanism through the Creation of a Culture of Results
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Overview This informal, in-person workshop served as a “warm-up” for the WCEF2024, designed to showcase how the European Union translates
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The Ecomodul variant is on a wooden structure (100x100mm cabinets and beams in 0.8m spacing) with 100mm mineral wool insulation
The course material synthesizes introductory or detailed concepts for managerial, legal, fiscal, marketing, and negotiation components. It includes examples and
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Volume III provides information on aspects related to the promotion of creative services, marketing concepts (online or in print) and
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Volume I is an introduction to legal and financial aspects, also presenting a series of examples of promotion and branding,
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Volume II serves as a practical guide for the proper functioning and optimization of entrepreneurial activities, offering advice and examples
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This volume is the result of research on the implementation of the green transition and circularity within the built environment,
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Core Mission INNOMINCU serves as a catalyst to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application. By fostering partnerships
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The paper explores the intersection of disaster risk management, landscape vulnerability, and the role of historical photography in documenting catastrophes.
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Source: Green Report. “Cartonul, transformat în mobilă și accesorii sustenabile” (Cardboard transformed into sustainable furniture and accessories). Author: Oana Racheleanu
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Source: Green Report. “Ce rezultă dintr-un maraton de 24 de ore dedicat eco-mobilității urbane” (What results from a 24-hour marathon
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Source: Excerpt from the article “Upcycling în România: PIMP the GARBAGE” written by Raluca Petrescu. Originally appeared in Green Report
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This sub-chapter is proposed for further development of the study; some general observations: A. Software Creation: Development of independent software
In 2008, the European Commission launched EIT, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, now part of Horizon 2020 (and
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“Mobilier de birou din tuburi de carton” by arh. Radu Tudor-Pătrașcu, image/information source: Anuala de Arhitectură. Make: Innovative Office Furniture from
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“Thompson Center Plaza Rendering” by Google (Jahn renovation), image/information source: Google Google’s Chicago headquarters primarily refers to its ongoing redevelopment of
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BIX Graz Kunsthaus BIX Light and Media Facade” by realities:united, image/information source: ArchDaily The BIX facade of Kunsthaus Graz, often called
“Art and Science Research Projects” by Laura Benetton, image/information source: Laura Benetton Bio-Moon Lab emerges as a visionary interdisciplinary project led
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“BIQ algae facade panels” by Splitterwerk Architects, image/information source: ArchDaily Alveolar Living Pavilions pioneer “living architecture,” with ETFE-enclosed facades cultivating microalgae
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“Blue Economy” by Gunter Pauli / ZERI Foundation, image/information source: The Blue Economy Gunter Pauli’s Blue Economy, crystallized in his 2010
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“Water loops regenerative business models” by HYDROUSA consortium, image/information source: HYDROUSA HYDROUSA, an EU Horizon 2020 flagship (2016-2021, €8M budget), pioneers
“Eos Bioreactor at Smithsonian” by Hypergiant, image/information source: Hypergiant Hypergiant Industries’ Eos Bioreactor represents a leap in urban bioengineering, a 3x3x7-foot
“30 St Mary Axe, ‘The Gherkin’” by Foster + Partners, image/information source: Wikimedia Commons The Gherkin Tower, formally 30 St Mary
“Edible food packaging” , image/information source: AskNature B-All refers to advanced biomimetic edible packaging solutions like LEAFF (Layered, Ecological, Advanced, multi-Functional
“Hexagro” by Hexagro, image/information source: Hexagro Hexagro is a modular aeroponic urban farming system created by designer Felipe Hernandez Villa-Roel from
“Living Filtration System” by University of Oregon team, image/information source: Trimtab Living Future Living Filtration System is a biomimetic agricultural drainage
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“Oasis Aquaponic System” by Team Oasis, image/information source: UNH Scholars Oasis Aquaponic System is a compact, biomimetic food production unit designed
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“ANSA Hydroponic Growing System” by Cameron Ravanbach and Luca De Vivo Nicoloso, image/information source: AskNature Ansa is an innovative urban hydroponic
“ECOSTP” by ECOSTP Technologies, image/information source: ECOSTP EcoStp, also known as ECOSTP, is a biomimicry-based sewage treatment technology developed by ECOSTP
“Gen Rail” by Biomimicry Institute, image/information source: Biomimicry Innovation GenRail (also styled as Gen-Rail) is a biomimicry-inspired energy harvesting system
“Bryosoil” by Bryosoil team, image/information source: AskNature BryoSoil is an innovative biomimetic stormwater management system developed by a student team
“Aqua-Web bioSEA” by bioSEA, image/information source: bioSEA NexLoop (2016) refers to a biomimicry-inspired water harvesting concept that won recognition in
BIQ Algae-Powered Building “BIQ algae-powered building” by Splitterwerk Architects, image/information source: Inhabitat The Water Lilly is a biomimetic design project led
“Bioluminescent city panels” by Jae-Seong Yang, image/information source: CRAG The Bioluminescent Pavilion Lighting (bacteria-based) refers to an experimental design concept and
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“Architecture in the Digital Age” by ArchDaily, image/information source: ArchDaily The Silk Pavilion is a project by Neri Oxman and the
“3D Printed Glass” by Mediated Matter (Neri Oxman), image/information source: This is Colossal Neri Oxman showcased her pioneering work on 3D-printed
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“Bionic Chandelier (Exhale)” by Julian Melchiorri, image/information source: Julian Melchiorri EXHALE (also known as the Bionic Chandelier) is an evolution of
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“Circular City concept” by Jacque Fresco, image/information source: The Venus Project The Venus Project proposes a comprehensive redesign of human settlements
“Silk Leaf” by Julian Melchiorri, image/information source: Dezeen Silk Leaf, developed by designer and engineer Julian Melchiorri, is an experimental artificial
Architecture of Many Intelligences” by ArchDaily, image/information source: ArchDaily The Algae Bioplastic Façade Panels installed in Dublin in November 2018 showcase how architecture
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Concept and Consortium “Photo.Synth.Etica Curtain” by ecoLogicStudio, image/information source: ecoLogicStudio PhotoSynthetica is an innovation venture led by ecoLogicStudio (Claudia Pasquero and
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What the Eco Machine Is “Eco-Machine wastewater treatment” by John Todd, image/information source: Omega Institute The Eco Machine is a custom-designed
“Seawater Greenhouse” by Charlie Paton, image/information source: Seawater Greenhouse Tenerife Coastal Pilot Greenhouse (Seawater Greenhouse) pioneered passive desalination for desert agriculture
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“Sahara Forest Project Pilot Facility” by Exploration Architecture (Michael Pawlyn), image/information source: Exploration Architecture Sahara Forest Project uses seawater greenhouses
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Featured Image: “Roskilde Energy Tower perforated night glow” by Erick van Egeraat, image/information source: ArchDaily Kara/Noveren Thermal Power Plant in Roskilde,
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Featured Image: “BUGA Wood Pavilion sea urchin shell” by ICD/ITKE University of Stuttgart, image/information source: University of Stuttgart ICD Biomimetic Pavilion
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Featured Image: “ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2014 water spider shell” by ICD/ITKE University of Stuttgart, image/information source: University of Stuttgart ITKE Research
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“Esplanade durian domes Marina Bay” by DP Architects, image/information source: Esplanade Official New Esplanade Complex in Singapore, commonly known as
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Featured Image: “Bird’s Nest interwoven steel lattice” by Herzog & de Meuron, image/information source: Herzog & de Meuron Bird’s Nest Stadium,
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Featured Image: “Eastgate Centre termite mound vents” by Mick Pearce, image/information source: Mick Pearce Architects Eastgate Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe, pioneered
Featured Image: “Lilypad floating lily pad city aerial” by Vincent Callebaut Architectures, image/information source: Vincent Callebaut Architectures Lilypad / Floating Ecopolis,
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Featured Image: “Nautilus Eco-Resort spiral shell” by Vincent Callebaut Architectures, image/information source: Vincent Callebaut Architectures Nautilus Eco Resort, envisioned by Vincent
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Featured Image: “Bionic Tower ziggurat megastructure” by Eloy Celaya, image/information source: Torre Biónica https://www.torrebionica.com/en/home/ Babel Towers, also known as the Bionic Tower,
Featured Image: “Shiwalik Curv twisted tower Ahmedabad” by INI Design Studio, image/information source: Designboom Shiwalik Tower in India embodies biomimetic high-rise
Featured Image: “Xixi Wetland Museum reed-inspired facade” by Studio Pei-Zhu, image/information source: ArchDaily Xixi Wetland Museum in China showcases biomimetic adaptation
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Featured Image: “Etsy Dumbo headquarters interior ramps” by Gensler, image/information source: Gensler Etsy New York Headquarters redefines creative workspaces through biophilic
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Featured Image: “Cheonggyecheon Stream linear park aerial” by Seoul Metropolitan Government, image/information source: Landscape Performance Series Cheonggyecheon Stream Restoration in Seoul
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Featured Image: “AstraZeneca West Coast Center atrium” by HOK, image/information source: HOK The AstraZeneca Lab and Office Facility in San Francisco,
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Featured Image: “Nile Valley Aquaponics Overview” by HOK, image/information source: HOK The Nile Valley Aquaponics Facility, designed by HOK with input
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Bioclimatic House Tenerife” by Ruiz Larrea y Asociados, image/information source: ITER project portfolio “Ecosystemic Recovery vertical farm render” by Exploration
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Featured Image: “Möbius strip tower render” by Parametric Architects, image/information source: ArchDaily The Möbius Project reinterprets the infinite-loop geometry of the
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“Cardboard to Caviar cycle diagram” by Graham Wiles, image/information source: Green Business Network The Carton for Caviar Project by Graham
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Featured Image: “Biomimetic Office Building render” by Exploration Architecture, image/information source: Exploration Architecture The Biomimetic Office Building, conceptualized by Exploration Architecture
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“Eden Project Biomes” by Grimshaw Architects, image/information source: Eden Project official site The Eden Project stands out as a pioneering
“Philips Bi-LED lighting” by Philips, image/information source: Philips Philips Bio-Light is a conceptual lighting system developed by Philips as part
“Photovoltaic glass installation” by Onyx Solar, image/information source: onyxsolar.com Photovoltaic glass offers customizable color palettes that balance aesthetics with energy
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Parasolar PV Louvers: “Parasolar PV Louvers” by Onyx Solar, image/information source: .symbiosyst+1 Parasolar PV Louvers are an innovative photovoltaic shading
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“OnyxSolar’s Complex Mixed PV System” by Onyx Solar, image/information source: onyxsolar OnyxSolar’s Complex Mixed PV System refers to their advanced photovoltaic
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“Solar Visuals photovoltaic films” by UNStudio / UNSense, image/information source: UNStudio Solar Visuals offers printable photovoltaic (PV) films developed through
“Physee PowerWindows” by Physee Technologies, image/information source: Physee Physee Technologies is a Dutch company specializing in innovative glass solutions for
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“Luminescent solar concentrator model” by Levita.lev, image/information source: Wikimedia Commons Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs) are innovative devices that capture sunlight
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“Tesla Solar Roof” by Tesla, image/information source: Tesla . Tesla Solar Roof tiles integrate solar power generation directly into durable roofing
“Bauder BioSOLAR PV Green Roof Systems” by Bauder, image/information source: Bauder Bauder Mixed PV-Green Roof Systems integrate photovoltaic (PV) panels
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“Mirasol screen” by Qualcomm, image/information source: Qualcomm Mirasol screens refer to a reflective display technology developed by Qualcomm, using interferometric
“Phalanx Insulation” by CSULB Industrial Design team, image/information source: AskNature Phalanx Insulation is a biomimicry-inspired passive cooling system for building
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“Vitalis stress lines bottle design” by Vetroelite, image/information source: Vetroelite This Vitalis PET bottle features a distinctive stress line design
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“Whale fin propeller” by BlueNav, image/information source: BlueNav WhalePower wind turbine blades draw from biomimicry, mimicking the tubercles—bumpy leading-edge structures—on
“PAX mixer Lily impeller fan” by PAX Water Technologies, image/information source: PAX Water The Lily PAX Water Rotor, also known
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“Ecologic Studio biomimicry design” by ecoLogicStudio, image/information source: ecoLogicStudio ecoLogicStudio specializes in innovative architectural installations that harness algae and microorganisms
“Arborea Biosolar Leaf” by Arborea, image/information source: Arborea BioSolarLeaf, developed by Arborea, represents an innovative “bionic leaf” technology that enhances
“Solar Ivy photovoltaic system” by Sustainably Minded Interactive Technology (SMIT), image/information source: SMIT Solar Ivy is an innovative photovoltaic system
“ORNILUX” by Arnold Glas, image/information source: Arnold Glas ORNILUX is a UV-reflective bird-safe glass developed by Arnold Glas (now under
“Sharklet” by Sharklet Technologies, image/information source: Sharklet Technologies Sharklet is a biomimetic antimicrobial surface technology inspired by shark skin denticles,
“Biofriend antibacterial technology” by BTU-Center, image/information source: BTU-Center BioFriend Antimicrobial is an innovative bio-based disinfectant product, likely leveraging antimicrobial peptides
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“Textile coatings in the fashion industry” by Apparel Views, image/information source: Apparel Views GreenField textile coatings refer to sustainable, eco-friendly
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“StoColor Climasan” by Sto Corp., image/information source: Sto Corp. The product is an innovative photocatalytic interior paint from Sto that
Key Properties “Lotusan” by Sto Corp., image/information source: Sto Corp. The paint’s Lotus-Effect® Technology creates a microstructured surface with a
“Fresnel CPV photovoltaic system” by Brücke-Osteuropa, image/information source: Wikimedia Commons CU-PV, or Concentrated Urban Photovoltaics, adapts concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology
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“Jellyfish Barge” by PNAT and Studiomobile, image/information source: PNAT StudioMobile, founded by Italian architects Antonio Girardi and Cristiana Favretto, champions
MVRDV’s Xinhua Fruit and Vegetable Market in Tainan, Taiwan, transforms a utilitarian wholesale facility into a vibrant public destination blending
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Solar Visuals specializes in innovative Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), creating custom solar facade panels that blend energy generation with architectural aesthetics.keysfortomorrow+1
UNSense is a technology-focused spin-off from UNStudio, founded by architect Ben van Berkel around 2018, specializing in sensor-driven solutions to
UNStudio’s “Green Spine,” part of the Southbank by Beulah mixed-use development in Melbourne, Australia, reimagines urban living through vertical greenery
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Casa Soleta31 is a compact, prefabricated zero-energy modular house developed by Soleta, a Romanian company specializing in sustainable wood-based architecture,
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Built around 2015-2016 by Adrian Pop Architecture Office in collaboration with local associations, the building serves educational, social, and after-school
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EfdeN Signature is a pioneering solar house prototype developed by a multidisciplinary team of Romanian students for the Solar Decathlon
UpTIM from Timișoara refers to a student-led prototype project developed around 2013 by teams from prestigious universities in Timișoara, Romania,
EFdeN 4C is a pioneering solar-powered, energy-efficient prototype house developed by Romanian students from multiple universities, representing Romania at Solar