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Heron Hall is the home of Jason F. McLennan and his family. As a Petal-certified LBC project (Water, Place, Health, Happiness), it embodies the philosophy of sustainable architecture through high performance systems and elegant design. It is the fourth residence in the world to achieve the Water Petal of the Living Building Challenge, and collects, […]
McLennan Design, in partnership with Houser Walker Architecture and in collaboration with Integral Group, led the design of a new headquarters for ASHRAE, the professional association of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigerating (HVAC&R) engineers, based in Atlanta, Georgia. The design team is tasked with renovating to net zero energy performance levels an office building built […]
Climate Pledge Arena is on track to become the first net zero carbon-certified arena in the world by the International Living Future Institute. McLennan Design provided strategic sustainability and regenerative design consulting to set this facility on the path to become arguably the most sustainable sports venue ever. The arena will host the new NHL […]
The HMTX World Headquarters is a mixed-use, net zero energy office, research and design testing facility. This innovation centre for a leading manufacturing company includes a variety of elements that requires specific indoor and outdoor spaces as part of an overall sensitive ecological campus integration. McLennan Design worked with the client to secure rezoning permits […]
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As we enter the final quarter of 2021, in the current process of overcoming health and other issues caused by the ongoing pandemic, global efforts that accelerate medical and information technology systems have been tremendous. Many industries, including the built environment sector, have now begun to cautiously look ahead to the future by examining best […]
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Love + Green Building: You and Me and the Beautiful Planet—the title of Jason F. McLennan’s children’s book encapsulates well the essence of what his work and passion are all about. Although he is one of the world’s most influential and sought-after individuals in architecture and the Green building movement today, the multi-hyphenate recipient of […]
I have always been curious about what happens after architects leave. For users, the journey of their relationship with the buildings starts after the architects have left. Just like a living being, the building is born, lives its life, transforms, witnesses many events and eventually dies. They undergo changes that the architect may or may […]
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The story of Auroville serves to highlight the changing aspirations and consciousness of India as a country, a land of mysticism and spirituality, which it still is, while being one of the biggest consumer markets in the world. Juxtaposed with Aamby Valley and its wealth-driven ideals, it is this heady mix of ancient culture and […]
Read More… from Aspirations Versus Realities of Utopia in India
Along with samba, beaches and the famous Cristo Redentor statue, the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is home to some 1.5 million people who live in favelas1—densely populated settlements whose closest cousins in Southeast Asia might be referred to as shanty towns or slums. Favelas are largely a legacy of the end of […]
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Since 2016, readers of FuturArc have had the option to view the magazine in paperless form through the FuturArc app for on-the-go reading, using their gadget of choice, soon after each print issue has been published. Last year when most print media had been greatly affected by global disruptions, we took the chance to improve […]
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The long-awaited Green design competition is back for its next cycle! FUTURARC PRIZE (FAP) 2022 asks how private spaces in Asia could be reinterpreted as new spaces that are safe, inviting, sustainable and good—utilised for the benefit of the public. Buildings sitting empty has become a more common sight since the start of the current […]
