Smart buildings are becoming an increasingly crucial component of global sustainability efforts, particularly in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), where the smart building market is anticipated to grow significantly, with projections indicating that it could reach a value of US$23.31 billion by 2027.
Written by
Catherine Alltoft
Photography
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East
Kanna is a fishermen's retreat, a cabin nestled on the shores of Marlens' water body, offering tranquility and privacy away from prying eyes. Its triangular shape unfolds to reveal the panorama, safeguarding the majesty of the mountains. Standing at a height of 4.50 meters, it enables precise lure casting and effortless fishing.
Project name
KANNA
Architecture firm
Laure Friès
Location
Val-de-Chaise, France
Photography
David Foessel
"Prizreni i Ri" is an attractive multipurpose complex to be built in Prizren, Kosovo. Complex has the character of contemporary architecture, including the shape, including the materials of the buildings with which the blocks are formed.
Project name
Prizreni I Ri
Architecture firm
Maden Group
Location
Prizren, Kosovo
The “Salt Color House” is in front of the so-called Mira channel in Costa Nova do Prado. This place, due to the salinity of its waters and surrounding vegetation, the colors and odors that emanate, takes me back to my past, my parent’s house, where I grew up and lived for many years, under this atmosphere of marine nature.
Project name
Casa Cor de Sal
Architecture firm
Rómulo Neto Arquitetos LDA
Location
Costa Nova do Prado, Aveiro, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio

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