Modular WonderFrame sun shade structure turns this building into an energy efficient marvel

Modular WonderFrame sun shade structure turns this building into an energy efficient marvel

“Students will learn sustainable building principles at a seriously green new academic building at Universidad EAN. The 215,278 square foot building in Bogotá, Colombia will feature the endlessly reusable and recyclable WonderFrame shade structure, designed by Cradle to Cradle founder William McDonough. The modular system includes perforated panels that can both shade and allow daylight to filter through, almost like tree leaves. Inhabitat spoke with McDonough and lead architect Roger Schickedantz about the building, called Project Legacy, which is McDonough’s first Cradle to Cradle-inspired signature building in Latin America…”

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http://inhabitat.com/modular-wonderframe-sun-shade-structure-turns-this-building-into-an-energy-efficient-marvel/

http://inhabitat.com/modular-wonderframe-sun-shade-structure-turns-this-building-into-an-energy-efficient-marvel/