Carbon dioxide (
CO2 ) is one of the most harmful gases to the environment. It is no wonder that actions such as "
zero carbon " are gaining traction these days. In architecture and construction, the goal of decarbonization is more present than ever.
As pérgolas criadas para a mostra de 2021 foram mantidas pelo arquiteto que traz novo décor à bilheteria e um espaço diferente na saída, com uma biblioteca, uma cozinha funcional e um estar. O ambiente monocromático do ano passado dá lugar a uma paleta de tons terrosos como marrons, verdes e terracota que trazem aconchego a essa grande área de convívio onde peças de design nacional e obras de arte ganham destaque. Tudo totalmente integrado ao bambuzal criando um verdadeiro refúgio familiar. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
Sustainable constructions are increasingly requested as a way of bringing
more ecological methodologies , with
renewable materials , which contribute to the
reduction of toxic gases in the atmosphere .
(Henrique Queiroga/CASACOR)
At
CASACOR , this is a subject of utmost importance. Every year, several architects who make up the cast of exhibitions throughout the country bring innovations and
construction methods with
low energy consumption and zero waste to support
sustainability in architecture . This is a movement that the whole world is following to make the construction sector as sustainable as possible.
Certified wood
One of the materials that has stood out for the construction of buildings around the world is
certified wood , that is, wood that is guaranteed to comply with sustainability standards. “We are currently seeing a number of buildings covered in wood, or even entirely made of wood – which, combined with technology, has proven to be a promising alternative for the timber and construction industries.
Brazil , as a major technology hub and one of the
largest timber producers in the world , has the potential to advance rapidly in this area in a short period of time,” says Luís Zertuche, regional director of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) for Latin America. Below, we list
3 buildings that use certified wood around the world.
The Black & White Building by Waugh Thistleton Architects
Rising from a range of concrete structures in Shoreditch, this majestic
solid timber building features
highly sustainable materials . The project pushes the boundaries of timber architecture both internally and externally, while still providing high-quality living spaces for its occupants.
Another advantage is that the
building was built to be dismantled , and the blinds can be removed and reused at the end of the project's useful life. With this type of wood, it is possible to machine and profile after being treated.
UAQ Free Trade Zone
The UAQ Free Trade Zone headquarters, designed by architects Giorgio Palermo and Elena Gregorutti, began to be conceived in
September 2020 and was completed in May 2021. The local government wanted a
fresh, simple and friendly environment with as many natural elements as possible. The centerpiece of the room is a
12-foot tall organic feature resembling an
ancient tree . These stunning, organically shaped oak pendants span from floor to ceiling, adding drama and elegance to the area.
The total volume of
American red oak timber used for this project was around 60 m³, which, through
natural regeneration in the forest , would have been replaced in
just over a minute .
Maggie's Centre - Oldham
Maggie's Centers is a network of intensive care centers for the treatment of people with cancer. Since the opening of its first location, the institution has entrusted important names in architecture involved in the project with the task of creating spaces capable of
bringing hope to patients .
Designed by
Alex de Rijke of dRMM , the Oldham Centre was built in 2017 as a
building supported over its garden by steel legs . Inside and out, whether for the structure, the furniture or the thermally modified cladding, the
wood used is American tulipwood . The building was the result of an extremely efficient construction process,
completed in one year.
