Play architecture and indoor playgrounds
Well-designed, effective play architecture encourages creativity, physical activity and learning.
Climate-control systems
There are five main types of climate control: air-air, air-water, water-water, water-air and aerothermal.
Ventilation with heat recovery
Current architectural and building codes prioritise such ventilation in enclosed spaces intended for people.
Lighting as a wellness factor
Lighting design affects the physical and mental health of visitors and tourists in water parks and spas.
Hydraulics: water filtration system used by the Mayans
One of the oldest water purification systems in the world, based on the use of minerals.
Engineering: Tunnel under the river Scheldt, Antwerp, Belgium (+VIDEO)
1.8 km long, with three lanes in each direction and one for cyclists, this project is "a feat never seen before".