Frances Marcellin, Author at World Construction Network

Upcycling on a grand scale

Frances Marcellin — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:01:35 +0000

Upcycled buildings provide a way to introduce the waste-minimising circular economy to the building site. What's the latest on waste reuse in construction?

Smartening the home: architects integrating smart home technology into designs

Frances Marcellin — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 06:00:01 +0000

Smart home technology is gaining presence in our homes. As work and lifestyles change, how will our future homes and vehicles adapt?

Power at the core: incorporating at-home energy generation and storage into builds

Frances Marcellin — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 10:46:07 +0000

The launch of Tesla’s Powerwall 2 on to the market has been something of a game-changer for the home power storage landscape. The price of battery power has dropped significantly over the last few years, making the prospect of home energy storage more feasible than ever before. Yet while the market is heating up with competition from manufacturers such as Sonnen,��,��,��Ի��, the Powerwall 2, with 13.5kWh capacity, is turning heads.

Toronto’s Tree Tower

Frances Marcellin — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:50:35 +0000

Unveiling the Architectural Marvel: Toronto's Tree Tower. Connect with World Construction Network to explore more

Power at the Core: incorporating at-home energy generation and storage into builds

Frances Marcellin — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:48:29 +0000

Sustainable design: a Passiv retrofit

Frances Marcellin — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:00:45 +0000

Nestled halfway between Sloane Square and Knightsbridge tube stations, a 19^th century period mews house has become one of the only period properties in the UK to become a PassivHaus-classified building.