LOW3 / Course Work / 2024

As part of the experimental LOW3 zero-carbon housing project, developed within the campus grounds, our group designed and built a shading structure to extend the usability of the terrace as a space for teaching and collective activities in the Mediterranean climate.

The intervention focused on passive environmental control, enabling comfortable outdoor occupation during periods of intense heat. The structure was constructed entirely from recycled steel components and anchored using ground screws, minimizing impact on the surrounding ecosystem while allowing for reversibility.

Developed through a hands-on, collaborative process, the project translates sustainable design principles into a functional, built outcome that continues to be actively used by students.