“Forwarding Dallas” has been selected as the final winner of the Re: Vision Dallas competition. The following resources and brief description of Forwarding Dallas has been organized for researchers, news media and community interests.
Press Release: http://www.revision-dallas.com/?p=757
Mayor’s Welcome: http://www.revision-dallas.com/?p=380
Developing Firms: Atelier Data & MOOV (Lisbon, Portugal)
Authors: António Louro (MOOV), Filipe Vogt (Atelier Data), Marta Frazão (Atelier Data)
Collaborators: André Almeida (Atelier Data), Carolina Pombo (Atelier Data), Inês Vicente (Atelier Data), José Niza (MOOV), João Calhau (MOOV)
Landscape architecture: Susana Rodrigues
Energy efficiency and resources: Maria João Rodrigues, João Parente Concept
Communication: João Rato
Forwarding Dallas Features:
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Heavy utilization of native vegetation
- Open ‘green’ spaces including wooded paths and interior courtyards as well as green roof prairies and orchards
- 100% prefabricated construction system, integrating building materials from local sources
- Housing options from studio apartments to three bedroom flats fit to accommodate approximately 854 residents
- Combination of photovoltaic (solar) and wind power which will providing 100% of the energy needed for each resident
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A Southwest façade set up for solar gain in a venetian-blind-like system which adjusts according to the season
- A Northeast façade made from prefabricated, thick, high thermal mass straw bales provides added insulation
- Rooftop water catchment system designed to recycle water collected from rooftops and store underground for later use
- Public green houses, including a sensorial greenhouse, swimming pool green house and meeting point green house
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Water permeable paved areas to prevent pooling and flooding
Images:
- Quick download (2 high res, 2 web res images + narrative brief): DOWNLOAD ZIP FILE (5MB)
- Large download (6 frames including art and process diagrams): DOWNLOAD PDF FILE (14MB)
Interviews:
Urban Re:Vision’s media team will gladly make introductions for interview (subject to availability) with the following:
- António Louro
Lead Architect/MOOV - Brent Brown
Founder/bcWORKSHOP (Dallas) - Eric Corey Freed
Executive Director/Urban Re:Vision - Filipe Vogt
Lead Architect/Atelier Data - John Greenan
Executive Director/Central Dallas CDC - Stacey Frost
Founder/Urban Re:Vision
Common questions:
Q Is this a City project?
A No. While the City of Dallas supports and encourages Re:Vision Dallas, it is lead by three nonprofit organizations:
Q Will it be built?
A Yes. The following links may help those following this project to understand the timing, financing and players behind this project:
1. Feature article from Dallas Observer, “Are the Plans To Build A Green, Sustainable Building of Tomorrow Smack in the Heart of Downtown Dallas Some Pipedream or A Reality?”
http://www.dallasobserver.com/2009-10-01/news/are-the-plans-to-build-a-green-sustainable-building-of-tomorrow-smack-in-the-heart-of-downtown-dallas-some-pipedream-or-a-reality/
2. Answer to article by John Greenan, Exec. Director of Central Dallas CDC:
http://citywalktalk.blogspot.com/2009/10/eat-this-building.html
Contact:
Ian Bryan, Media Relations Director: 828.242.1868 / ianbryan@sensiblecity.com
