The building's compact shape maximizes the green area on the plot. The efficient plan offers the greatest possible functionality considering the limitations imposed by the plot size and legal provisions.  The building is made in hybrid construction: above-ground structure is based on a steel frame supplemented with glulam elements, whereas the basement and the staircase are made of reinforced concrete. The facades are comprised of milled cement-fiber panels. The use of steel-frame structure allowed for efficient use of building materials and a shorter construction process The eaves and arcades protect the interiors from overheating in summer PV panels were placed on the southern slope of the roof and the generated energy can be used to charge All installations have been integrated using a smart home system The building is also equipped with a heat pump and a rainwater tank You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email KONSTANCIN-JEZIORNA, Poland — David, 11, wouldn’t mind staying in Poland a while longer maybe traveling around to see more of the country the four girls in his family disagree strongly The eight children, who range in age from 10 to 15, are orphans who were living in a group home in Zhytomyr the charitable arm of the Latin-rite Catholic dioceses in Ukraine While there are two sets of siblings among the eight they insisted they all are brothers and sisters and their caregivers vouch for the fact that they tease each other relentlessly and defend each other fervently Sisters Antonina Sinicka and Irena Wlasowa members of the Congregation of Sisters of the Angels who staff the Zhytomyr home decided it was time to take the kids and leave “It was a difficult decision to leave everything behind,” Sister Sinicka said April 20 during an interview at the Sisters of the Angels motherhouse in Konstancin-Jeziorna or they vomited if they did; they weren’t sleeping; and if they saw an airplane The superior general of the order had told them just before the war began that they would be welcome at the motherhouse a stately building on a large piece of property with a forest of spruce trees and a patio lined with plum trees in full bloom in late April are the permanent occupants of the motherhouse but now they have been joined by the eight children and two sisters from Zhytomyr and another six mothers with their children from Ukraine — a total of 30 guests as of April 20 The younger children get a thrill from pushing tricycles up the wheelchair ramp and whooshing down again Balls of various shapes and sizes are found throughout the yard And propped by the front door are badminton rackets and a skateboard The motherhouse is just one of more than 1,000 women’s convents in Poland hosting Ukrainian refugees orders like the Sisters of the Angels who had members running institutions in Ukraine for children — orphanages boarding schools for the blind or for children with disabilities — simply had them bring the children to Poland who oversees the hosting program at Konstancin-Jeziorna said at first it was an adjustment for everyone “They can stay as long as they need; they can go back only when it is stable,” she said “These children brought us life and joy “I don’t know what we will do when they go,” she said Most of the children really want to go and the girls keep packing and unpacking their bags “so they will be ready to leave.” which helped bring some normalcy to their lives as well as a regular rhythm The youngsters said most of their classmates also have left Zhytomyr and Asked if she had a message for other 15-year-olds, Katya, the eldest of the group, said, “The most important thing is your home and supporting one another.” said she also misses friends from school “and our pets,” because the dogs and cats had to stay behind Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker his pay was cut in half and the locks on the courtroom doors were changed to keep him out His mistake had been to challenge the changes to the judiciary which Poland’s government has made over the past eight years These have given politicians ultimate control over appointing and dismissing judges muzzled those who dissent and stacked the Constitutional Tribunal with cronies This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline “Judgment call” Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents George Simion will face Nicusor Dan, a mainstream candidate, in a run-off There are five luxuries it can no longer feasibly afford Friedrich Merz’s career is one of unforced errors and puzzling missteps. But he is serious about Europe Both Donald Trump and Ukraine’s diplomats will consider it a success Log in and download the free e-publication of the latest A&B The printed version is available for sale online in our store and press salons throughout Poland unique e-mail [will also be used as login in the portal] Only name - check the correctness of the data Only the last name - check the correctness of the data password must be at least 8 characters long * fields required for registration; data can be completed in account settings after logging in ** establishment of a student account follows verification of the validity of the student ID card Please try later or let us know: contact Technology: aitnet.pl Ⓒ AiB Publishing House 2025 The new building will be located in the village of Obory part of the Konstancin-Jeziorna municipality near Warsaw the palace and park complex in this area has been owned by a Polish family of entrepreneurs involved in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries is one of the few examples of manor house architecture in the Mazovian region The manor was built between 1681-1688 as the residence of Count Jan Wielopolski the manor became the property of the Polish Writers’ Union the estate was handed over to the Starak Family Foundation The Foundation has presented a plan to revitalize the estate which includes the construction of a museum designed by the famous architect Renzo Piano The site is intended to become a cultural and educational hub for various events The realization of the project will require changes to the local zoning plan as the area is under the protection of the Mazovian Heritage Conservator 87-year-old Renzo Piano is considered one of the most prominent contemporary architects The master is known for designs that blend modernity with a respect for history and the context of the site he was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize His most famous projects include the Centre Pompidou in Paris (designed with Richard Rogers) The legendary architect was also a guest at the famous TED Talks Source: X/@tripsoverpoland/bryla.pl/TED Talks