#passive-ventilation

#passive-ventilation

With the design of its project, Solum, the architects at Leinemann | Ortiz form draw from the self-ventilating structure of termite mounds. A tall central atrium functions as a shaded chimney, channeling air to enhance cross-ventilation and reduce heat gain. This passive system creates a cooler microclimate, encouraging people to spend time outdoors even in Cuiabá's intense heat. The building employs a hybrid construction of cross-laminated timber and concrete, reducing embodied carbon while maintaining structural efficiency.

In the desert landscapes of Baja California Sur, , Canyon Market & Offices stand as both an amenity and an anchor, serving as the main administrative building for a family club. The design, created in collaboration between MEDEZA (led by Francisco Parra) and the Querencia Design Center and Construction, embraces the clarity of a modular column-and-beam system free of bearings walls, drawing inspiration from Le Corbusier's Maison Domino.