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Green Energy Laboratory: Archea Associati

Hardback

Main Details

Title Green Energy Laboratory: Archea Associati
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Laura Andreini
Text by Valerio Paolo Mosco
Text by Zhenning Fang
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:136
Dimensions(mm): Height 325,Width 245
Category/GenreIndividual architects and architectural firms
ISBN/Barcode 9788855210737
ClassificationsDewey:727.56960951132
Audience
General
Illustrations 87 Illustrations, black and white; 35 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Forma Edizioni
Imprint Forma Edizioni
Publication Date 29 October 2021
Publication Country Italy

Description

The Green Energy Laboratory (GEL) is a research centre for low environmental impact building technologies on the the Minhang Campus of Jiao Tong University in Shanghai. Created in collaboration between the university and the Italian Ministry for Environment, Land and Sea Protection, it was designed and built by the Florentine architectural firm Archea Associati in 2012. This book features critical essays, technical drawings, photos of the construction site and the completed project, and illustrates the harmony of this structure through its perfect blend of tradition, architectural ingenuity, and sustainability. The GEL building is based around a central courtyard with a retractable roof. The top, or third floor, is recessed in relation to the main block, with a steeply sloped roof to house solar panels. The outer shell of the building's double skin is composed of terracotta elements designed to form pictograms common in the Chinese language. This landmark project represents a symbol of intercultural cooperation between Italy and China. Text in English and Italian. AUTHOR: Laura Andreini is an Architect and Associate Professor of Architectural and Urban Composition at the Architectural Faculty of Florence University. In addition to her design and teaching career, she is renowned for her research and critical studies. She is a member of several architectural magazine editorial boards, has published numerous articles and critiques, and has been guest speaker at a large number of conferences and conventions. 35 colour, 87 b/w illustrations

Author Biography

Laura Andreini is an Architect and Associate Professor of Architectural and Urban Composition at the Architectural Faculty of Florence University. In addition to her design and teaching career, she is renowned for her research and critical studies. She is a member of several architectural magazine editorial boards, has published numerous articles and critiques, and has been guest speaker at a large number of conferences and conventions.