Certainly! Here are a few examples of New Brutalist buildings that successfully incorporate natural ventilation strategies:
1. The Barbican Estate - London, United Kingdom: This iconic development from the 1960s incorporates a range of natural ventilation strategies. The residential towers have large, operable windows that allow for cross-ventilation and the creation of natural airflow. Additionally, each flat has a private balcony or terrace that can be used for natural cooling and maximizing fresh air intake.
2. Habitat 67 - Montreal, Canada: Designed by architect Moshe Safdie for the Expo 67 World's Fair, this innovative housing complex features a stacked cuboid structure with interlocking concrete volumes. The design incorporates a system of large outdoor terraces and walkways, allowing for natural ventilation through breezes and circulation of fresh air.
3. National Theatre - London, United Kingdom: Designed by Denys Lasdun and completed in 1976, the National Theatre utilizes natural ventilation through its innovative 'egg crate' design. The concrete facade features a series of pyramidal protrusions, known as 'fins,' which create internal chambers for air circulation and help reduce the need for mechanical cooling.
4. Trellick Tower - London, United Kingdom: Another Brutalist residential high-rise, designed by architect Ernő Goldfinger, Trellick Tower incorporated natural ventilation strategies. The building design features a distinctive ziggurat shape with open walkways and balconies that maximize airflow while also providing residents with private outdoor space.
5. Royal National Theatre - London, United Kingdom: Also known as the National Theatre Olivier, this Brutalist theater building, designed by architect Denys Lasdun, incorporates natural ventilation through its unique concrete fly towers. These towers were specifically designed with slots and openings to allow airflow, helping to regulate the temperature and improve the building's environmental performance.
These examples showcase how New Brutalist buildings have successfully integrated natural ventilation strategies into their design, combining functionality with architecturally striking forms.
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