French-based architecture and design firm Emmanuel Combarel & Dominique Marrec Architectes (ECDM) have created two residential developments called Logements ZAC de Port Marianne, separately used for residential and parking purposes. The structures are located in Montpellier in France and were inspired by the need for a shared concrete podium to connect the two multistory structures. This way, the general public and residents can access the parking and residential spaces.
The outer structure of the two towers feature a double skin, while the outer layer features angled chasms that tilt the frame of the entire structure. The construction of a dual layer is to protect the building from the intense heat of the sun during the day, while it also works to reduce the amount of energy loss during the night.
Angled Aperture Structures
ECDM Builds 2 Nature Responsive Structures with an Angled Frame
Trend Themes
1. Nature-responsive Architecture - Designing structures that are inspired by nature, such as angled aperture structures, to protect the environment and promote energy conservation.
2. Dual Skin Facades - Constructing buildings with double layered facades to decrease energy loss and reduce heat generated from sunlight.
3. Shared Infrastructure Design - Incorporating shared infrastructure designs like a concrete podium to enable public and resident access to parking and residential spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architectural industry can benefit from adopting design strategies that are nature-responsive and energy-efficient through the creation of structures like angled aperture buildings.
2. Construction - The construction industry can integrate dual skin facades in the building process to reduce energy consumption and contribute to environmental sustainability.
3. Real Estate - The real estate industry can explore the potential of shared infrastructure designs in their projects to optimize land usage and improve public access to facilities.