The world's first vertical forest
Bringing nature back to the Milan’s concrete jungle
The Vertical Forest project aims to build high-density tower blocks with trees within the city. The first example of....
The light of glory
A world first: Cathedral’s stained glass windows generate solar power
By Greg McMillan
For Canadian artist Sarah Hall the challenge was straightforward.
Simply put, she was asked to design stained glass windows that....
Working together
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....
