Green Lungs: Rethinking Urban Density
The modern city is often a concrete desert. At BYUDS, we are proposing 'Green Lungs'—vertical forests integrated into existing high-rise structures....
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Explore ProjectsThe modern city is often a concrete desert. At BYUDS, we are proposing 'Green Lungs'—vertical forests integrated into existing high-rise structures....
View JournalTraditional concrete is one of the most carbon-intensive materials on earth. Mycelium bricks, grown from mushroom spores and agricultural waste, offer...
View JournalBuildings often rely on massive HVAC systems to stay cool. We look at the desert beetle and the cactus for inspiration. BYUDS has engineered a 'breath...
View JournalBy 2040, two-thirds of the world will live in water-stressed regions. Our 'H2O-Home' prototype utilizes atmospheric water generators integrated into t...
View JournalArtificial lighting disrupts our circadian rhythms. BYUDS workspaces utilize 'Light Pipes'—reflective tubes that funnel sunlight deep into the inter...
View JournalDemolition is usually a destructive process. BYUDS advocates for 'Deconstruction'—the careful disassembly of structures to salvage 90% of materials....
View JournalWood is back. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) allows us to build skyscrapers that are lighter, faster to assemble, and more fire-resistant than steel. BY...
View JournalAbandoned factories are not eyesores; they are opportunities. Our adaptive reuse projects transform rusted warehouses into vibrant community hubs and ...
View JournalNoise pollution is a silent health crisis. BYUDS designs 'Sound-Absorbing Parks' that use specific topographical mounds and dense vegetation to block ...
View JournalWhat if walking to work powered your streetlights? Our kinetic pavement tiles convert the pressure of footsteps into renewable electricity. Integrated...
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