Use of vegetation for bioclimatic design of outdoor spaces in low income houses. Luján, Prov. of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

For Habitat for Humanity Argentina. Cooperation Project “Trees for Land”, 2006.

Practical biclimatic design proposals to facilitate the use of outdoor and semi-exterior spaces for different activities such as playing, resting or working in a wet humid temperate climate.

Houses in Guadalupe, Arizona

Arizona State University and Guadalupe City Council Agreement, 1998.

With Arch. A. Raychoudhury, S. Gúndala and C. Licón.

Bioclimatic houses for low income sectors in urban areas around Phoenix, Arizona. USA.

Sustainable housing project for low income population, Porto Alegre, Brasil.

2nd Prize Associação Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construído (ANTAC)and Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Competition, 1995.
With Arch Francisco Ortiz , John M. Evans, Silvia de Schiller, Analía Fernández, Susana Eguía, and Eng. Susana Mazzoli.

30 bioclimatic houses for a very low income community in a suburban area around Porto Alegre. The proposal includes outdoor spaces for social activities, leisure and work, spaces for grey water treatment, garbage separation, etc.

House in Catrilo, La Pampa, Argentina.

Project by Arch. Clorindo Testa, Juan Fontana and Oscar Lorenti, 2010.

Bioclimatic design advice for the studio presentation to the National Competition “Single family Sustainable House”.

Astrid House, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Project by Arch. Mara Ambrosio and Noel Oliveira, año 2008.

Technical advice aiming to include bioclimatic design strategies and sustainable building materials improving comfort conditions and reducing energy consumption and environmental impact of the house.

International competition for a new addition to the Modern Art Gallery, Rome Italy.

Arch. Clorindo testa and Juan Fontana, 2000.

Technical advice to include photovoltaic panels on roof tops and for the improvement of natural lighting conditions.

Centre for Competitivity and Sustainable Development (INCAE). La Garita de Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Arch. Eduardo Chamorro, 1997.

Design recommendations to improve the bioclimatic quality of the building, located at the Central America Institute of Administration. Supervised by Regents Prof. Jeffrey Cook, Arizona State University, USA.

Remodeling of Boca Juniors Stadium, Buenos Aires City, Argentina.

VASA (Vidrierías Argentinas) and Arch. Lopatín, for Habitat and Energy Research Centre, directed by Arch. Evans and de Schiller School of Architecture, University of Buenos Aires. 1996.
With Arch. Claudio Delbene.

Sun access studies and solar reflections for the new VIP seating area at the Stadium. The impact of new glassed areas facing west was evaluated to avoid visibility problems on the field.

Shopping Alto Avellaneda, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1994

VASA (Vidrierías Argentinas) for Habitat and Energy Research Centre, directed by Arch. Evans and de Schiller School of Architecture, University of Buenos Aires. 1994
With Arch. Analía Fernández and Claudio. Delbene

The shopping center includes a Wide amount of glass roofing on top of circulation areas. The study analyses the characteristics and consequences of direct solar radiation on visual and thermal comfort.

Ideas competition for the waterfront of Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province (Patagonia), Argentina.

Archs. M. Corti, J. Fontana y O. Lorenti.

Technical Advice to incorporate environmentally sound strategies. The proposal includes a green belt to limit growth and protect urban areas from west wind, a cycling network, wind mills and vegetated wind barriers.

Characterising Environmental Conditions at Distrito U20, Buenos Aires City, Argentina.

As part of the urban study coordinated by Arch. Cristina Pesich for the Environmental Urban Plan of Buenos Aires, 2005.

This complex area suffered an important transformation in land use and population leading to new and conflictive environmental problems: Garbage disposal from restaurants, empty unattended plots, green areas availability, noise pollution due to garbage transfer plant and discos, air pollution due to heavy transport, flooding conditions and electromagnetic radiation due to the electricity transformation plant.

Environmental Studies for the South Area Development Programme.

With Arch. Patricia Mayo, 2001.
For the Urban Planning Secretary, Buenos Aires City Government, Argentina.

Three different small scale projects are analyzed aiming to enhance outdoor uses and comfort quality. The proposal includes new urban furniture and fixtures, new side walks, etc. The sectors analyzed are in La Boca and Barracas neighbourghoods.

Environmental Plan for Recoleta Cultural Centre, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Client: Recoleta Cultural Centre, Ministry of Culture, Buenos Aires City Govenment

Comprehensive plan introducing a variety of improvements looking to promote good environmental practices in a public building. Programs to introduce garbage separation, promote the use of non motorized transportation, efficient comsuption of electricity and environmental education have been developed.

Learn more…(link to web Centro Cultural Recoleta 2009, in spanish)

Eco-Picnic at the Art Museum in Tigre (MAT), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.

Client: Tigre Art Museum (MAT), Secretary of Tourism, Municipality of Tigre, Buenos Aires Province.
A day with outdoor cultural activities in the Museum gardens. Design of wooden stands, and technical advice on sustainability and environmental management and activities.
Learn more….(link to blog in spanish)