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Construction reaches roof levels of landmark development above Hong Kong’s High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus by Zaha Hadid Architects

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Construction works have reached roof level at the new 3.2 The top of each tower tapers inward to reduce their perceived volume while the façade’s vertical shading pleats extend over each rooftop, creating ‘halos’ that shelter roof terraces and sky gardens. million sq.

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UNStudio wins competition for NION

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Uncompromising sustainability “A comprehensive sustainability and ESG approach for NION has been at the forefront from the beginning“ states Jürgen Groß, managing director of Groß & Partner. The tower will offer great added value to its surroundings, not only in terms of design, but above all climatically and ecologically.”.

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Back to Basics: Bioclimatic Design, Learning from History to Build For The Future

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A pavilion-inspired residence, its design captures the essence of the region’s volcanic history with a seemingly heavy yet uncannily light floating roof that promotes cross ventilation. Yet bioclimatic architecture is not always about the inhabitants of the building, they can also resolve issues that occur on a broader societal scale.

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150 Holborn Building, Dar Group London HQ

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Collaboration as a design intent is also echoed in the building’s public exhibition spaces, shared pavilion, and roof garden, where employees can host informal meetings and congregate over views of St. Collaboration is at the core of the building design and facilities.

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From Timeless Materials to High-Tech Hybrids: A New Era in Architecture and Construction

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The project, funded by the Poverty Reduction Program for Rural China and The Linden Centre, a cultural education program, creates new educational and economic opportunities, such as teaching building skills to a community that has largely preserved its rich craft and cultural traditions. Digital Fabrication 3D model using Grasshopper.

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Ecole Primaire Santiguyah Enhances Access to High-Quality Education in Rural Areas of Guinea

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The rectangular buildings are positioned wind-orientated with a double roof. While the upper roof reflects the direct sunlight, the lower roof provides the thermal mass consisting of narrow brick vaults resting on a steel beam structure. The building materials support the climate concept. Consultants.

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Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre Beijing

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The CIECC’s composite roof system of symmetric geometries creates an insulated, lightweight, large-span structure providing column-free spaces that can be quickly adapted to changes in exhibitions and nature of use.