Paramit, the American company responsible for manufacturing high-end medical equipment, decided to set up its 160,000 m2 factory in Malaysia. However, it is not just a simple building, it goes beyond that. The company decided to include an aspect that makes this building a unique place: sustainability, which was an integral part of the entire design process of what is currently known as the “forest factory”.
The facilities at this location stand out for their energy and water efficiency, proper light filtration, and “biophilia.” This last term is used to describe the fundamental need of humans to connect with nature.
Another important point to consider regarding its design is that the construction of the building was designed to protect those inside from the tropical sun, while allowing natural light to filter through.
In order to promote “biophilia,” each floor has direct access to the garden that characterizes this building. Additionally, thanks to the design measures, Paramit’s “forest factory” uses 45% less energy than the previous building.
Construction of the Future: Buildings that Perform Photosynthesis to Produce Energy
Spain took a new step towards sustainable construction. It bets on buildings that perform photosynthesis to generate energy.
This is because they have created a solar brick that combines textile ceramic technology (TCT) with perovskite photovoltaic cells. How it is made and why it could completely change the way we think about architecture.
The idea of this type of construction aims to involve key principles such as energy efficiency, use of ecological materials, responsible waste management, and water conservation.
Source: VideoElephant.
