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Striking Walkway at Cranfiled by Fabric Architect
Striking Walkway at Cranfiled by Fabric Architect
Posted on 10/26/2009
A fine creation by Fabric Architect Gotch Saunders & Surridge (GSS) that caught our attention is a project in internationally renowned “Cranfield University”. The task was to join two seprate buildings of university through a walkway that would allow access to both pedestrians and vehicles on the road beneath. GSS came up with a striking design using lighting to emphasize the shape and size of the structure. It not only created the functional structure but also made the whole theme very interest ...
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A Dutch hotel built using unused Drain pipes
A Dutch hotel built using unused Drain pipes
Posted on 10/23/2009
The designer Andreas Strauus  created a new form of accomodation using the unused drain pipes, At 2 meter in diameter the space is big enough to accomodate a double bed room and a storage area with the other ammenities nearby.  Checkout this incredibly cool design below.   You can book these spaces online where you get your code to the pod and don't worry about the security while you are at your personal pod as nothing else will be able to move you except for a huge lift. The pod also has a ...
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Dubai launched 95 Billion Dollar Property Project
Dubai launched 95 Billion Dollar Property Project
Posted on 10/20/2009
While the whole world is counting its cash, Dubai goverment has announced that they would launch a $95 billion project to develop a piece of land near the shore. This is inspite of the uncertain economic conditions in the international market. Apartments, shopping malls and offices will be built in this project and the developer said it has sufficient funds to undetake the construction of this project. Dubai is already developing several prestigeous projects including The Palm and the Burj t ...
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Oxley Woods Houses designed with Energy Conservation Features
Oxley Woods Houses designed with Energy Conservation Features
Posted on 10/15/2009
Architects Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners formerly known as Richard Rogers Partnership have completed the first homes with features of cutting edge designs at Oxley Woods - a sustainable housing project near Milton Keynes in England.  The houses include more off-site construction than traditional English homes do besides consisting of all energy conservation features. The 145 properties have been constructed from sustainable materials and employ unique features including an ‘EcoHat’ – allow ...
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Skyscraper that Uses 50% Less Energy than Traditional Building
Skyscraper that Uses 50% Less Energy than Traditional Building
Posted on 10/12/2009
30 St Mary Axe, an ecological skyscraper tower in London comprise advanced environmental strategy with its aerodynamic shape which maximizes amount of natural lighting and ventilation in the building. The building uses 50% less energy than traditional office building.  The fresh air naturally ventilates interiors of office and minimizes artificial cooling and heating. The building consisting of forty storeys is tapered at the base and the crown to improve connections with surrounding streets and ...
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London on its way to 2012 Olympic
London on its way to 2012 Olympic
Posted on 10/9/2009
The designs for the London 2012 Olympics VeloPark have been unveiled by triple Beijing cycling gold-medallist Chris Hoy. The VeloPark, to be based in the north of the Olympic Park, will include a 6,000-seat velodrome and BMX circuit. After the Games, a road cycle circuit and mountain bike course will be added. Contractor for the £80m project is ISG. Interior of the 6,000-seater velodrome
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Desert City House by Marwan Al-Sayed Architects
Desert City House by Marwan Al-Sayed Architects
Posted on 10/5/2009
Desert City House by Marwan Al-Sayed Architects USA based architects Marwan Al-Sayed Architects just completed a house in Arizona that caught my attention. This house is conceived as an ancient thick mass casting, with the two one story volumes defining the entry courtyard and acting as a base for the plaster volume upper story, which houses the main living, dining and kitchen spaces, as well as outdoor dining decks. This project makes urban desert living simple, graced by strong apertures in ...
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Maserati Museum -A Submerged and soft Blue Form
Maserati Museum -A Submerged and soft Blue Form
Posted on 10/1/2009
The construction of Maserati Museum, located in the grounds of the century Enzo Ferrari house in Modena, a submerged and soft blue form appearing to grow out of the surrounding landscape is going to complete in 2009. Future System has determined the height of it’s’ museum. A vast wall consisting of curved and inclined glass takes you into the space and the curved plane bisected by fins is inspired by the radiator of a Maserati. The North facing roof lights deluge interior volume with dim white ...
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Design a sustainable home
Design a sustainable home
Posted on 8/20/2009
This story is about designing a modern sustainable architecture home at Bird Island in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Graft Lab Architect has designed an eco friendly home to realize the dream of living comfortably and peacefully. It is ecological since it is designed with bamboo frame and silicon glass fabric. This is modern residence with shiny interior designs. The top of modern sustainable architecture home looks wonderful in architecture and design. The sustainable home is calm and comfortable for ...
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Seeking Ecological Landscape Architecture?
Seeking Ecological Landscape Architecture?
Posted on 8/12/2009
If you are looking for ecological, sustainable or green landscape architecture and like to stop flooding and sewer overflows, landscape architects can design the same architecture of your choice. These structural designs are good for providing fresh air and clean water. Such architectures recharge an aquifer and rebuild a shoreline or remediate a brownfield. They minimize highway pollution and rebalance watershed or ecosystem. A landscape architect is a design professional who can fulfill the ...
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