M6B2 Tower of Biodiversity - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:37, 9 December 2020

2020-12-09T07:37:46Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:37, 9 December 2020
Line 49:		Line 49:
	* Waldspirale.		* Waldspirale.

−	[[Category:~~Projects_and_case_studies~~]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

Editor at 11:00, 21 August 2017

2017-08-21T11:00:08Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:00, 21 August 2017
Line 46:		Line 46:
	* Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore.		* Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore.
	* The benefits of urban trees.		* The benefits of urban trees.
		+	* Toronto Tree Tower.
	* Waldspirale.		* Waldspirale.

−	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]	+	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]]

Editor at 10:06, 26 May 2017

2017-05-26T10:06:18Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:06, 26 May 2017
Line 35:		Line 35:
	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Arapiraca, Sao Paulo.
	* Biodiversity in the urban environment.		* Biodiversity in the urban environment.
	* Biophilia.		* Biophilia.

Editor at 13:01, 16 December 2016

2016-12-16T13:01:39Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:01, 16 December 2016
Line 43:		Line 43:
	* Kinetic facade.		* Kinetic facade.
	* Living facade.		* Living facade.
		+	* Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore.
	* The benefits of urban trees.		* The benefits of urban trees.
	* Waldspirale.		* Waldspirale.

	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]		[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

Designing Buildings at 17:14, 21 November 2016

2016-11-21T17:14:48Z

Editor at 11:07, 21 November 2016

2016-11-21T11:07:02Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:07, 21 November 2016
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	[[File:M6b21.jpg]]	+	[[File:M6b21.jpg\|link=File:M6b21.jpg]]

	In November 2016, the architecture studio Maison Edouard Francois (MEF) revealed their latest project - the M6B2 Tower of Diversity, a green apartment tower in Paris.		In November 2016, the architecture studio Maison Edouard Francois (MEF) revealed their latest project - the M6B2 Tower of Diversity, a green apartment tower in Paris.
Line 5:		Line 5:
	Located on the southern bank of the River Seine, plants grow up the exterior of the tower, designed to spread seeds across the city. The project was intended to show that plant and animal life can be incorporated effectively to high-rise structures as part of environmentally-friendly cities.		Located on the southern bank of the River Seine, plants grow up the exterior of the tower, designed to spread seeds across the city. The project was intended to show that plant and animal life can be incorporated effectively to high-rise structures as part of environmentally-friendly cities.

−	[[File:M6b22.jpg]]	+	[[File:M6b22.jpg\|link=File:M6b22.jpg]]

	The 16-storey, 50 m-high tower, benefitting from an exemption to Paris' 37 m building height restriction, continues MEF's previous plant-covered architecture projects.		The 16-storey, 50 m-high tower, benefitting from an exemption to Paris' 37 m building height restriction, continues MEF's previous plant-covered architecture projects.
Line 11:		Line 11:
	The facade consists of a double skin - the outer layer comprising stainless steel netting that acts as a climbing frame for plants. The idea is that seeds will be spread outwards when the wind blows. The mesh extends up and over the roof of the building and covering a rooftop garden.		The facade consists of a double skin - the outer layer comprising stainless steel netting that acts as a climbing frame for plants. The idea is that seeds will be spread outwards when the wind blows. The mesh extends up and over the roof of the building and covering a rooftop garden.

−	[[File:M6b23.jpg]]	+	[[File:M6b23.jpg\|link=File:M6b23.jpg]]

	Recyclable green titanium panels make up the inner layer, that provide the tower with a shimmering 'beacon-like' effect when hit by the sun. The green colour is intended to provide a moss-like aesthetic.		Recyclable green titanium panels make up the inner layer, that provide the tower with a shimmering 'beacon-like' effect when hit by the sun. The green colour is intended to provide a moss-like aesthetic.
Line 19:		Line 19:
	The structure is supported by concrete columns and create a double-height entrance by raising it up. Plenty of natural light is encouraged by the surrounding glazing, and a ceiling-mounted angular blue panel reflects the interiors. Exposed concrete inside the stairwells and hallways is offset by vibrant paintwork and lighting.		The structure is supported by concrete columns and create a double-height entrance by raising it up. Plenty of natural light is encouraged by the surrounding glazing, and a ceiling-mounted angular blue panel reflects the interiors. Exposed concrete inside the stairwells and hallways is offset by vibrant paintwork and lighting.

−	[[File:M6b25.jpg]]	+	[[File:M6b25.jpg\|link=File:M6b25.jpg]]

	According to MEF:		According to MEF:
Line 29:		Line 29:
	MEF's environmental strategy for the project over the next 20 years doesn't stop at the climbing vines, since they expect to see conifer and oak trees growing on site as well.		MEF's environmental strategy for the project over the next 20 years doesn't stop at the climbing vines, since they expect to see conifer and oak trees growing on site as well.

−	[[File:M6b24.jpg]]	+	[[File:M6b24.jpg\|link=File:M6b24.jpg]]

	Photographs © Pierre L'Excellent.		Photographs © Pierre L'Excellent.
Line 37:		Line 37:
	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Biodiversity in the urban environment.
	* Biophilia.		* Biophilia.
	* Building fabric.		* Building fabric.
Line 45:		Line 46:
	* Living facade.		* Living facade.
	* The benefits of urban trees.		* The benefits of urban trees.
		+	* Waldspirale.

	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]		[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

Editor: Created page with "File:M6b21.jpg In November 2016, the architecture studio Maison Edouard Francois (MEF) revealed their latest project - the M6B2 Tower of Diversity, a green apartment tower i..."

2016-11-21T11:05:34Z

Created page with "File:M6b21.jpg In November 2016, the architecture studio Maison Edouard Francois (MEF) revealed their latest project - the M6B2 Tower of Diversity, a green apartment tower i..."

New page

[[File:M6b21.jpg]]

In November 2016, the architecture studio Maison Edouard Francois (MEF) revealed their latest project - the M6B2 Tower of Diversity, a green apartment tower in Paris.

Located on the southern bank of the River Seine, plants grow up the exterior of the tower, designed to spread seeds across the city. The project was intended to show that plant and animal life can be incorporated effectively to high-rise structures as part of environmentally-friendly cities.

[[File:M6b22.jpg]]

The 16-storey, 50 m-high tower, benefitting from an exemption to Paris' 37 m building height restriction, continues MEF's previous plant-covered architecture projects.

The facade consists of a double skin - the outer layer comprising stainless steel netting that acts as a climbing frame for plants. The idea is that seeds will be spread outwards when the wind blows. The mesh extends up and over the roof of the building and covering a rooftop garden.

[[File:M6b23.jpg]]

Recyclable green titanium panels make up the inner layer, that provide the tower with a shimmering 'beacon-like' effect when hit by the sun. The green colour is intended to provide a moss-like aesthetic.

Balconies positioned between the two facade layers wrap around the entire building to create a curved outline.

The structure is supported by concrete columns and create a double-height entrance by raising it up. Plenty of natural light is encouraged by the surrounding glazing, and a ceiling-mounted angular blue panel reflects the interiors. Exposed concrete inside the stairwells and hallways is offset by vibrant paintwork and lighting.

[[File:M6b25.jpg]]

According to MEF:

"In France, 'village' urbanism seems to be adamantly resisting the vertical city, without truly considering its potential. One of the objectives of our project is to quell these hesitations.

"Covered with plants from wild natural areas, our tower is a tool for seeding: it allows the wind to spread class-one purebred seeds into the urban environment."

MEF's environmental strategy for the project over the next 20 years doesn't stop at the climbing vines, since they expect to see conifer and oak trees growing on site as well.

[[File:M6b24.jpg]]

Photographs © Pierre L'Excellent.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Biophilia.
* Building fabric.
* Curtain wall systems.
* Green building.
* Green roof.
* Kinetic facade.
* Living facade.
* The benefits of urban trees.

[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:14, 21 November 2016
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[File:M6b21.jpg\|link=File:M6b21.jpg]]		[[File:M6b21.jpg\|link=File:M6b21.jpg]]

−	In November 2016, ~~the~~ architecture studio Maison Edouard Francois (MEF) revealed their latest project - the M6B2 Tower of Diversity, a green apartment tower in Paris.	+	In November 2016, architecture studio Maison Edouard Francois (MEF) revealed their latest project - the M6B2 Tower of Diversity, a green apartment tower in Paris.

−	Located on the southern bank of the River Seine, plants grow up the exterior of the tower, ~~designed~~ to spread seeds across the city. The project ~~was intended~~ to show that plant and animal life can be incorporated effectively to high-rise structures ~~as part of~~ environmentally-friendly cities.	+	Located on the southern bank of the River Seine, plants grow up the exterior of the tower, and are intended to spread seeds across the city. The project plans to show that plant and animal life can be incorporated effectively into high-rise structures to form environmentally-friendly cities.

	[[File:M6b22.jpg\|link=File:M6b22.jpg]]		[[File:M6b22.jpg\|link=File:M6b22.jpg]]

−	The 16-storey, 50 m-high tower, ~~benefitting~~ from an exemption to Paris' 37 m building height restriction, continues MEF's previous plant-covered architecture projects.	+	The 16-storey, 50 m-high tower, benefs from an exemption to Paris' 37 m building height restriction, and continues on from MEF's previous plant-covered architecture projects.

−	The facade consists of a double skin - the outer layer comprising stainless steel netting that acts as a climbing frame for plants~~. The idea is that seeds will be spread outwards when the wind blows~~. The mesh extends up and over the roof of the building and ~~covering~~ a rooftop garden.	+	The facade consists of a double skin - the outer layer comprising stainless steel netting that acts as a climbing frame for plants. The mesh extends up and over the roof of the building and a rooftop garden. The idea is that seeds will be spread from the building when the wind blows.

	[[File:M6b23.jpg\|link=File:M6b23.jpg]]		[[File:M6b23.jpg\|link=File:M6b23.jpg]]

−	Recyclable green titanium panels make up the inner layer, ~~that provide~~ the tower ~~with~~ a shimmering 'beacon-like' ~~effect~~ when hit by the sun. The green colour is intended to provide a moss-like aesthetic.	+	Recyclable green titanium panels make up the inner layer, and give the tower a shimmering 'beacon-like' appearance when hit by the sun. The green colour is intended to provide a moss-like aesthetic.

−	Balconies positioned between the two facade layers wrap around the entire building ~~to create~~ a curved outline.	+	Balconies positioned between the two facade layers wrap around the entire building, creating a curved outline.

−	The structure is supported by concrete columns and create a double-height entrance by raising it up. Plenty of natural light is encouraged by the surrounding glazing, and a ceiling-mounted angular blue panel reflects the interiors. Exposed concrete inside the stairwells and hallways is offset by vibrant paintwork and lighting.	+	Exposed concrete inside the stairwells and hallways is offset by vibrant paintwork and lighting.

	[[File:M6b25.jpg\|link=File:M6b25.jpg]]		[[File:M6b25.jpg\|link=File:M6b25.jpg]]
Line 23:		Line 23:
	According to MEF:		According to MEF:

−	"In France, 'village' urbanism seems to be adamantly resisting the vertical city, without truly considering its potential. One of the objectives of our project is to quell these hesitations.	+	"In France, 'village' urbanism seems to be adamantly resisting the vertical city, without truly considering its potential. One of the objectives of our project is to quell these hesitations. Covered with plants from wild natural areas, our tower is a tool for seeding: it allows the wind to spread class-one purebred seeds into the urban environment."

−	~~"Covered with plants from wild natural areas, our tower is a tool for seeding: it allows the wind to spread class-one purebred seeds into the urban environment."~~	+	MEF's environmental strategy for the project over the next 20 years doesn't stop at climbing vines, they expect to see conifer and oak trees growing on site as well.
−		+
−	MEF's environmental strategy for the project over the next 20 years doesn't stop at ~~the~~ climbing vines, ~~since~~ they expect to see conifer and oak trees growing on site as well.	+

	[[File:M6b24.jpg\|link=File:M6b24.jpg]]		[[File:M6b24.jpg\|link=File:M6b24.jpg]]