CaraCo Development reaps benefits of innovative project partnership with Union Gas
CaraCo Development Corporation is attracting attention from cost-conscious new home buyers.
The Kingston-based company, known as a leader in lifestyle development,....
Aedas – Abu Dhabi Investment Council
New headquarters Al Bahr Towers
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The design concept for Aedas’ innovative competition-
winning design is derived from an algorithmic composition,
influenced by Islamic principles of design, that has been
supplemented by the application....
ONYX SOLAR
Building Integrated Photovoltaic
“Solar architecture is not about fashion, it’s about survival”
Sir Norman Foster
Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption and the solutions proposed by this company are heading....
Technosphere
James Law Cybertecture
Sustainable Technosphere In Dubai’s Technopark
Concept Overview
The concept of this iconic building for the Technopark of Dubai, is a building which will reflect
the state of Planet Earth in the....
JAMES LAW CYBERTECTURE
Mumbai’s Cybertecture Egg
“In the 21st Century, buildings will be different from 20th Century”, say James Law Cybertecture International, “They are no longer about concrete, steel and glass, but also the....
The Crystal
A Landmark Global Urban Sustainability Centre
The Crystal has been designed to be one of the most sustainable buildings in the world. It is aiming
for top scores of the most....
LiveWall®: New Planted Wall System Achieves Simplicity and Sustainability
Manufacturer of LiveRoof® Introduces a Planted Wall System Designed in Harmony with Nature
Green Walls Should Be Good for Plants: a Conversation with Dave MacKenzie
The team of horticultural scientists, landscape professionals,....
Starting with a Tight Building Envelope to Reduce First Costs
By Monica Karamagi
For builders, building green and reducing energy consumption must always be tempered with bottom line costs.
Fortunately, what leads to reduced energy usage and lower monthly utility costs for....
How Building Envelope Meets Smart Grid
By David Katz
Three recent events I attended have helped drive home the message that it’s time to move to the next level of building – having more structures meet the....
Full Building Air Leakage Testing: How Big is the Hole in your Wall?
Air leakage is responsible for a host of building problems: high energy bills, poor indoor air quality, occupant discomfort, wall deterioration (which is often concealed), and a higher carbon footprint.....