The challenge
Nowadays, determined by the global climate change, the unlimited exploitation of natural resources and the increasing number of social and economic conflict, sustainable architecture can make a significant contribution to social stability.
Through their actions, Frey architects commit themselves to sustainable architecture and thus make a good cooperation in the developement of social stability.
It's essential to bring the ecological and economics aspects together in an integral approach to planning.
In the requirements for sustainability, we should consider every single aspect, such as Energy or design.
Five principles for a sustainable architecture
The use of the materials, according to their natural characteristics, in conjunction with modern building technology is environmentally sustainable, thereby gaining an economic value.
It''s usefull for people only when they can afford it.
The task of the conceptor is to find the appropriate solutions to fit the job according to a given budget.
Often, it's not the building itself that's too expensive but rather the given solution.
If we always do what we've always done, we'll always get what we always got!
It's in an environment that encourage design freedom, that new solutions can be realized.
Sustainable architecture creates habitats where social integration within the society is facilitated. Sustainable urban planning among other things meets the needs of aspects of human dignity, the need for a safe and secure enviroment, and public meeting and communication facilities.
EXPO Shanghai 2010
Frey architects present on behalf of the Freiburg City project examples in sustainable architectur and urbanization at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai
Links
- The official germany Website for the 2010 Expo
- 2010 Shanghai Expo, official Website
- Freiburg City 2010 Expo website
- Sustainability - City of Freiburg
Visit us during the Expo 2010 in Shanghai!