V & A Dundee- Opening 15th Sept2018
The stunning design by Japanese born architects was selected by an international jury as the choice for the V & A at Dundee. The building has rigorous 21st century environmental and sustainability regulations in both building and maintenance.
The facade is constructed from horizontal concrete bands clad in reconstituted stone - creating a dynamic structure open to natural light and ventilation.
The band also provides thermal regulation - keeping the gallery space cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Reconstituted stone has the qualities of natural stone yet will be locally sourced, is more environmentally friendly, lower cost and higher performance.
Parinee I, Mumbai, India
Parinee is a 160 meter tall 21st century, office tower block in the heart of Mumbai expected to be completed in 2013. Designed by the world renowned architect James Law of James law Cybertecture International, this energy efficient, ultra modern office space will be occupied by wide range of business including the movie industry of India.
There will be different views and experiences from the office space inside the building while the diagonal facades will be installed with LED screens for film and graphic projection.
The building will have rain water harvesting, sewage reclamation plant, low voltage organic components, energy efficient system, automatic power back up and energy rooms.
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The building will have rain water harvesting, sewage reclamation plant, low voltage organic components, energy efficient system, automatic power back up and energy rooms.
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Z-15 Tower, Beijing, China
The Z-15 Tower will be Beijing's tallest new building to dominate the sky line with over 120 storeys and over 1/2 kilometre in height.
The tower will be constructed using the latest in sustainable technology, materials and engineering innovations through out the building.
It will consist of 60 floors of Grade A office space, 20 floors of serviced apartments and approximately 20 floors of 300 key hotel facilities.
Tour Vegetale de Nantes, France
This will be a residential tower whose facade will be covered in plants adapted to thrive in rocky crevices. These plants will grow inside stainless steel tubes allowing them to have a sense of movement and vitality.
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Metropol Parasol , Seville
This will be a residential tower whose facade will be covered in plants adapted to thrive in rocky crevices. These plants will grow inside stainless steel tubes allowing them to have a sense of movement and vitality.
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Metropol Parasol , Seville
This impressive timber structure has a concrete base and is constructed of laminated timber and steel, held together with high-preforming glue, which has been tested to ensure it would withstand the highest imaginable temperatures. It is the worlds biggest building to be held together by glue.
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