VYSHO Eco-Educational center

Beni Suef University - Faculty Of Engineering, Department of Architecture

Idea projektu

Inspired by Ukrainian folklore, this center embraces the sun as a symbol of life and well-being. Rooted in Vyshyvanka embroidery, the Martins symbol of light and fire guides the design, enhancing the harmony between the built environment and the nature.
Through passive solar strategies, renewable energy, and eco-friendly materials, the center harmonizes tradition with innovation. The dynamic play of light and shadow reflects Ukraine’s deep connection to the sun, connecting the users to heritage, nature, and sustainability.

Popis projektu

Located in the heart of Stryi, the Eco-Educational Public Center blends local cultural identity with environmental innovation. Inspired by Ukrainian folklore and rooted in the symbolic strength of the Vyshyvanka, the S-shaped form of the building embraces the sun as a source of life, with two internal courtyards or winter gardens that flood the interior with natural light and provide vibrant communal gathering spaces. Each floor is designed as required: a shelter on the zero level, commercial spaces on the first, transformable public activity areas on the second, and offices for local and environmental organizations on the third. Passive solar design and ecological materials harmonize tradition with innovation, making this project a living expression of Ukrainian heritage and sustainability.

Technické informace

The building employs a hybrid timber-steel structural system for the regular floors, ensuring both strength and lightness, with hempcrete insulation provide natural thermal regulation and breathability, while the basement is constructed with reinforced concrete for safety.
Exterior finishes feature a mix of rustic and smooth tonal surfaces using NUD-02 and WHI-08—sustainable unfired clay blends enriched with natural minerals and pigments—complemented by green walls, vertical and Horizontal wooden strips, and triple glazing. While the interior incorporates reflective ceilings to enhance daylight penetration.
Environmental strategies involve triple-glazed windows, a thermally efficient wall-cross section, a south-facing orientation, a green wall system, and a butterfly-shaped roof shading designed for rainwater harvesting as well as protecting from Direct sunlight. A winter garden moderates indoor temperatures and flood the interior with natural light, while basement well windows provide natural light and natural ventilation to underground spaces.

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