Question

match the descriptions to the leading architects...

match the leading architects of the green movement with the appropriate description.

1 david benjamin
2 michael green
3 jacques herzog and pierre de meuron
4 ateliers jean nouvel

match each of the options above to the items below.

a prime example of green architecture, one central park in sydney features plants on the side of the building, mecha energy plant to meet buildings needs.

the wood innovation design center was conceived as a showcase for the structural potential of timber, replacing ste

the national stadium in beijing, china has a two-part construction that provides natural light and ventilation, reduces noise pollution.

hy-fi was built with organic bricks made from chopped corn husks and mycelium, resulting in construction process

Explanation:

Identify the architect for One Central Park

Using the Modern Architects knowledge point

• One Central Park in Sydney is a high-rise building famous for its vertical gardens and cantilevered heliostat.
• It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel (Ateliers Jean Nouvel) in collaboration with botanist Patrick Blanc.
• Therefore, the first description matches 4 (Ateliers Jean Nouvel).

Identify the architect for Wood Innovation Design Center

• The Wood Innovation Design Center (WIDC) in British Columbia, Canada, is a pioneer in mid-rise mass timber construction.
• It was designed by Canadian architect Michael Green, a leading advocate for building with mass timber.
• Therefore, the second description matches 2 (Michael Green).

Identify the architect for National Stadium in Beijing

Using the Modern Architects knowledge point

• The National Stadium in Beijing (commonly known as the "Bird's Nest") features a complex steel lattice structure designed to provide natural light and ventilation.
• It was designed by the Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron.
• Therefore, the third description matches 3 (Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron).

Identify the architect for Hy-Fi

• Hy-Fi was a temporary circular tower built in the courtyard of MoMA PS1 in New York.
• It was constructed using organic, compostable bricks made from chopped corn husks and mycelium (mushroom roots).
• It was designed by David Benjamin and his studio, The Living.
• Therefore, the fourth description matches 1 (David Benjamin).

Answer:

Description	Architect
The Wood Innovation Design Center was conceived as a showcase for the structural potential of timber...	2 (Michael Green)
The National Stadium in Beijing, China has a two-part construction that provides natural light and ventilation...	3 (Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron)
Hy-Fi was built with organic bricks made from chopped corn husks and mycelium...	1 (David Benjamin)