Villa E is a self-sustaining house designed for the generation of the future.

This new fine-art museum and architectural icon in the heart of Mexico City served as a catalyst for urban and community regeneration. It attracted more than 1 million visitors in the first year with flexible spaces for permanent and temporary exhibitions on all scales.

Constructed in less than seven months by the Mexican government for the annual G20 Economic Summit of 2012, the design reflects a global need to ensure strong, sustainable and balanced global growth. Techniques included a passive design strategy, a large green wall with a drip irrigation system, photovoltaics, LED lighting and natural light distributed through custom domes.