axelrod grobman architects: porter school of environmental studies, tel-aviv

'porter school of environmental studies' by axelrod grobman architects tel-aviv, israel
images © axelrod grobman architects


axelrod grobram architects is an israeli-based firm that uses a holistic approach to architecture. their recent project is the design
of the 'porter school of environmental studies' for the university of tel-aviv in israel. the green building integrates three elements
of sustainability - environment, society and economy into the structure. utilizing solar radiation, wind and acoustics to determine
the form and position of the site, it uses passive and active technologies to produce and conserve energy, such as the recycling of
waste and water. the facility is a research laboratory for green architecture while maintaining its accessibility to the public.
the eco-wall, planned as an ethereal lattice alongside the central mass where all the building functions occur appears as an opaque
body floating above ground level. between these two structures an atrium is created, providing circulation space for meetings and
public activity. unique to israel and the region, it will advance academic research through the interaction and development of ideas
in a non-formal setting.



exterior perspective



building's control center



atrium 



lattice facade



exterior facade



plan / level 1



(left) plan / level 0 (right) section

project info:


expected completion: 2013
area: 2500 sq”m (stage 1)
budget: 7,000,000 USD (stage 1)
architecture: axelrod grobman architects in collaboration with n.c architects and geotectura
principal: yasha grobman, irit axelrod
design team: yasha grobman, irit axelrod, mushit fidelman, orit zabari elmalih, neta karp
management: the baran group ltd
structural engineer: avivi axelrod ltd
landscape: braudo-maoz ltd (project) , vista (competition)
air condition: assa aharoni consulting engineers
electricity: semo
utilities: nash engineers
safety: hazmat
elevators: auberman niv
foundations: blank lerer
ground survey: ludan engineering
acoustics: vix (project) m.g. acoustic (competition)
costs: kobi gamzo
accessibility: israel accessibility
transportation: peter leibovitch
aluminum: talisman engineering
proofing: horvits buch
lighting: research & ecodesign
kitchens: omer - kitchen and restaurant design ltd