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modern saudi houses
riyadh (saudi arabia) 2004 - first prize
a building is considered sustainable according to how well it integrates with the natural elements of the surrounding landscape and with the habits of its inhabitants. this thought has been the springboard for designing a ‘house system’ in which the respect for privacy, the energy saving features of the building and the integration with the surrounding environment well blend together. the ‘breathing house’ concept not only refers to the exploitation of natural ventilation for the wellness of its dwellers, but also to the absorption – just as a lung - of the different though complementary energies present in nature (aeolian, solar and geothermal).