Sustainability Archive
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![Zaha Hadid Architects selected to build Rublyovo-Arkhangelskoye smart city west of Moscow Render by Flying Architecture Zaha Hadid Architects working with TPO Pride Architects (Russia) have been selected as one of the consortiums to build the new Rublyovo-Arkhangelskoye neighbourhood. The jury of the invited competition […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ZHA_Rublyovo-Arkhangelskoye_render-by-Flying-Architecture-2-115x115.jpeg "Zaha Hadid Architects")
Zaha Hadid Architects
Posted on November 8, 2018 | No CommentsZaha Hadid Architects selected to build Rublyovo-Arkhangelskoye smart city west of Moscow Render by Flying Architecture Zaha Hadid Architects working with TPO Pride Architects (Russia) have been selected as one of the consortiums to build the new Rublyovo-Arkhangelskoye neighbourhood. The jury of the invited competition […] -
![With Howland Green Homes, buildings produce more energy than they consume For Dave de Sylva and Howland Green Homes, the future is now. What that means, really, is being aware of ongoing world-wide energy consumption, its global impact, and then doing something to combat the […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/HGBC-Rendering-South-east-view-115x115.jpg "HOWLAND GREEN – Beyond Net Zero")
HOWLAND GREEN – Beyond Net Zero
Posted on October 24, 2018 | No CommentsWith Howland Green Homes, buildings produce more energy than they consume For Dave de Sylva and Howland Green Homes, the future is now. What that means, really, is being aware of ongoing world-wide energy consumption, its global impact, and then doing something to combat the […] -
![Bloomberg’s new European headquarters is respectful of its location in the heart of the City of London, close to the Bank of England, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the church of St. Stephen’s Walbrook. In its form, massing and materials, the new building is uniquely […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/103800439_twobuildingsdividedbyapedestrianiseddiningarcade.credit_nigelyoung_foster-partners-115x115.jpg "Bloomberg HQ in London wins RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture")
Bloomberg HQ in London wins RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture
Posted on October 15, 2018 | No CommentsBloomberg’s new European headquarters is respectful of its location in the heart of the City of London, close to the Bank of England, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the church of St. Stephen’s Walbrook. In its form, massing and materials, the new building is uniquely […] -
![The RMJM-designed Lakhta Centre in St Petersburgis Russia and Europe’s tallest building – standing 462 metres high. The twisted supertall skyscraper, is the 13th tallest building in the world. Developers Gazprom, a Russian gas company that will occupy most of the building, also claim it to be the “northernmost skyscraper in […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Lakhta.Center.view103_4-115x115.jpg "Europe’s tallest skyscraper main construction and installation works are completed")
Europe’s tallest skyscraper main construction and installation works are completed
Posted on October 13, 2018 | No CommentsThe RMJM-designed Lakhta Centre in St Petersburgis Russia and Europe’s tallest building – standing 462 metres high. The twisted supertall skyscraper, is the 13th tallest building in the world. Developers Gazprom, a Russian gas company that will occupy most of the building, also claim it to be the “northernmost skyscraper in […] -
![Starbucks Taiwan opened its first store in Asia Pacific built from recycled shipping containers. The new Starbucks is the first retailer to open a storefront in the yet-to-be opened Hualien Bay Mall, which is located in a tourist destination known for its cuisine and beautiful landscape […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Taiwan_Shipping_Container_Store_3-115x115.jpeg "Starbucks Greener Stores built from recycled containers")
Starbucks Greener Stores built from recycled containers
Posted on October 6, 2018 | No CommentsStarbucks Taiwan opened its first store in Asia Pacific built from recycled shipping containers. The new Starbucks is the first retailer to open a storefront in the yet-to-be opened Hualien Bay Mall, which is located in a tourist destination known for its cuisine and beautiful landscape […] -
![Located in the heart of Tirana, in the same urban district as the historical residence of Albanian Communist Party leader Enver Hoxha, the Blloku Cube is the new multifunctional center signed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, now under construction. The building stands right on the junction […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Stefano-Boeri-Architetti_Blloku-cube_Tirana_Day-view-115x115.jpeg "The Blloku Cube is the first building project by Stefano Boeri Architetti in Tirana")
The Blloku Cube is the first building project by Stefano Boeri Architetti in Tirana
Posted on September 7, 2018 | No CommentsLocated in the heart of Tirana, in the same urban district as the historical residence of Albanian Communist Party leader Enver Hoxha, the Blloku Cube is the new multifunctional center signed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, now under construction. The building stands right on the junction […] -
![Images by Chao Zhang The new home for Shenzhen Energy Company looks different because it performs differently: the building skin is developed to maximize the sustainable performance and workplace comfort in the local subtropical climate of China’s tech and innovation hub in Shenzhen. The […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/blobid26_1533654908001-115x115.jpg "BIG’S PLEATED SKYSCRAPER COMPLETES IN SHENZHEN")
BIG’S PLEATED SKYSCRAPER COMPLETES IN SHENZHEN
Posted on September 2, 2018 | No CommentsImages by Chao Zhang The new home for Shenzhen Energy Company looks different because it performs differently: the building skin is developed to maximize the sustainable performance and workplace comfort in the local subtropical climate of China’s tech and innovation hub in Shenzhen. The […] -
![Vertical Forest is a model for a sustainable residential building, a project for metropolitan reforestation contributing to the regeneration of the environment and urban biodiversity without the implication of expanding the city upon the territory. The first example of Vertical Forest consisting of two residential […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/4-2-115x115.jpeg "Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects bring Vertical Forest concept to Toronto")
Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects bring Vertical Forest concept to Toronto
Posted on August 24, 2018 | No CommentsVertical Forest is a model for a sustainable residential building, a project for metropolitan reforestation contributing to the regeneration of the environment and urban biodiversity without the implication of expanding the city upon the territory. The first example of Vertical Forest consisting of two residential […] -
![ReGen Villages is a new visionary model for the development of off-grid, integrated and resilient eco-villages that can power and feed self-reliant families around the world. ReGen stands for regenerative, where the outputs of one system are the inputs of another. The concept has a […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/EFFEKT_Regen_Villages_025__EFFEKT-115x115.jpeg "Sustainable Living in ReGen Villages")
Sustainable Living in ReGen Villages
Posted on August 11, 2018 | No CommentsReGen Villages is a new visionary model for the development of off-grid, integrated and resilient eco-villages that can power and feed self-reliant families around the world. ReGen stands for regenerative, where the outputs of one system are the inputs of another. The concept has a […] -
![Located on a broad hillside site adjacent to Chongqing’s well-known Eling Park, the design for the Eling Residences grows out of and echoes the dramatic natural topography of the site. The buildings are organized with terracing villa units climbing the rock slopes and stepping up […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ElingResidences-CQVillas_05_byArchExist-1-115x115.jpeg "Safdie Architects completes its Eiling Residences in China")
Safdie Architects completes its Eiling Residences in China
Posted on August 11, 2018 | No CommentsLocated on a broad hillside site adjacent to Chongqing’s well-known Eling Park, the design for the Eling Residences grows out of and echoes the dramatic natural topography of the site. The buildings are organized with terracing villa units climbing the rock slopes and stepping up […]
