Surface treatment

By Stephen Kennett Stephen Kennett Stephen Kennett 2006-12-05T00:00:00

Source: Lars Behrendt

On the face of it, glass-fronted façades don’t seem the most eco-conscious of building designs. But by making the most of the natural environment, their heating and cooling requirements can be kept surprisingly modest. A case in point is Capricorn House in the German city of Dusseldorf. Stephen Kennett takes ...

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