Daniel Libeskind's first residential project in Berlin, named Sapphire, is a faceted building clad in self-cleaning stoneware tiles that help purify the air. Manufacturer Casalgrande Padana produced the three-dimensional geometric-patterned tiles coated in a layer of titanium dioxide which allows them to break down dirt and grime when exposed to the sun's UV rays. The crystalline facade of the building is dominated by angular windows and canted walls that create balconies and intimate outdoor...
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building http://inhabitat.com/this-new-berlin-apartment-building-literally-purifies-the-citys-air
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