Open Building produces structures that last longer and do more.
Discovery Museum Santa Monica High School (2021) Santa Monica, California
Next 21 (1994) Osaka, Japan
Top-Up (2020) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Top-Up (2020) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Top-Up (2020) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Top-Up (2020) Amsterdam, Nether*lands
Tila Housing Block, (Structure: 2007–08 ; Infill: 2008–09) Helsinki, Finland
Tila Housing Block, (Structure: 2007–08 ; Infill: 2008–09) Helsinki, Finland
Sydhavnen Urban Block (2000–2008), Copenhagen, Denmark
SUSTC School of Engineering (2020) Shenzhen, China
Princehaven (1995–2005) Katwijk, Netherlands
Open Building embeds adaptability into design, constructing a built environment that keeps pace with our changing patterns of living, working, learning, caring, and playing.
The Council on Open Building envisions a more responsive and enduring urban environment—cities made up of resilient, flexible structures ready to face unknown futures. Our mission is to ensure that Open Building is woven into the fabric of systemic social reforms through advocacy, education, and expertise.
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The Council on Open Building believes that adaptability is fundamental to a truly sustainable built environment—an essential quality needed to keep pace with our ever changing patterns of navigating the world. To this end, our organization offers resources, education, and advocacy. We want to share our insights and to demonstrate how Open Building can be constructively integrated into the composition of residential, healthcare, educational and urban environments.