Sustainable architecture, often referred to as green architecture or eco-friendly design, is an approach to designing buildings and structures that prioritize minimizing negative environmental impacts while enhancing the well-being of occupants. It seeks to balance the needs of today without compromising the needs of future generations.
There are three architecture firms in Ghana known for their work in sustainable architecture:
Modula Group:
Modula Group is dedicated to enhancing the skylines of Accra and its surrounding cities while focusing on sustainable design. They have been involved in projects like the Bank of Ghana, ICT Center, GNAT Administration Block, Ridge Towers, and Unibank Headquarters. Their projects not only contribute to the aesthetics of the city but also emphasize sustainable and environmentally conscious design.
Mobius Architecture:
Mobius Architecture is another firm that emphasizes sustainable design principles. They collaborate with experts in the building industry to create sustainable buildings and take an integrated approach to design, production, and construction. Their work includes projects like the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Ghana, which showcases their commitment to sustainability while respecting cultural traditions.
Keystone Architects Limited
Keystone offers a unique fusion of financial and technical skills with over 35 years of combined experience in architecture, construction management, and real estate finance. Physical space interventions are necessary for a sizable portion of their work.
Keystone adopts a humanitarian and business strategy that considers not only the demands of the client and site conditions but also the social and economic environment, solutions that are localized yet relevant, profitable, and imaginative in their objectives and functions.
Keystone believes that architecture has an impact on people and it changes the view of life and self-image. It alters one’s outlook on life and perception of oneself. Experts’ definition of good design is a setting that complements a person’s lifestyle, habits, and nature.
These firms stand out for their dedication to sustainable architecture and their contributions to creating environmentally friendly and innovative designs.
Source : Joycelyn Marigold , Africa Home Building News
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