Universidad Politecnica Taiwán — Paraguay Campus Planning
Paraguay2024
Hsinchu · 2020
X-Site of Hsinchu Science Park (Phase 1)
01/05
01About
Bio-architecture Formosana was founded in 1999 by Chang Ching-Hwa and Kuo Ying-Chao in Taipei, Taiwan — a practice built on sustainable innovation and low-carbon aesthetics.
- Founded
- 1999
- Projects
- 126+
- Completed
- 79+
- Awards
- 44+
02
Selected work
All work126
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Nine principles of biological intelligence
Nine concepts describe what a biologically intelligent building is — architecture that, like every living thing, responds to its site and leaves nothing to waste.
- 01AdaptationIncorporate environmental and social conditions.
- 02LocalityDesign based on local context, using local materials.
- 03FlexibilityFlexibility in programme for future adaptation.
- 04LightnessReduce material use; preserve the beauty of lightweight structure.
- 05WildernessCoexistence with nature.
- 06DurabilityLife-cycle analysis; minimise maintenance cost.
- 07AccommodationAccommodate local conditions and traditional living principles.
- 08CollaborationCollaboration with different fields.
- 09SustainabilityCreate a network which sustains natural and social diversity.
04
Stories
All stories- AwardMultipurpose Gongguan Distribution Pond Wins at the Taipei City Distinguished Public Construction Award
- AwardKINDOM Taichung Chongde Road Residence Project Honored with Excellence Award at the 2026 Taichung Golden Safety Engineering 2.0 Awards
- AwardTaichung Arena Wins International Architecture Awards
- AwardsLuzhou District Public Housing Wins FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards
- ConstructionGroundbreaking Ceremony for Novatek
- ConstructionGroundbreaking Ceremony for MOEA New Office Complex
05 — Publication
Biological Intelligence
The origin of architectural creativity — design the way nature creates itself. Two decades of practice distilled into a method for biologically intelligent architecture.