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- Gothenburg, Sweden develops world's first zero-emissions zone Thu, 21 Jan 21, 4:30amThe Swedish city of Gothenburg is developing the world's first large-scale zero-emissions city zone. In collaboration with Volvo Cars, Gothenburg's Green City Zone initiative will be open to economic activities, allowing...
- Tham & Videgrd Arkitekter designs Swedish vertical village built from CLT Fri, 4 Jan 19, 2:30amStockholm-based architecture practice Tham & Videgård Arkitekter has unveiled designs for a new housing typology in Gothenburg, Sweden, that will be built from cross-laminated timber...
- MVRDV unveils plans for the biggest urban development project in Scandinavia Fri, 8 Sep 17, 7:30pmMVRDV and BSK Arkitekter have grand plans for Gothenburg, Sweden. The two architecture firms just unveiled Magasin 113, a proposed transformation and extension of an existing waterfront warehouse in Gothenburg’s future...
- This green-roofed cultural center in Sweden doubles as a vibrant public square Mon, 26 Jun 17, 10:51pmThis green-roofed cultural center in Sweden blurs the line between the indoors and outdoors. Designed by Sweco Architects, the new Bergsjön Kulturhus grows out from the existing hill and blends with the square to form a...
- Sweden expands its hydrogen vehicle refueling station network Tue, 9 Dec 14, 4:13amSweden is installing a permanent hydrogen fuel filling station in the city of Gothenburg. The new station will make it possible to travel by hydrogen-fueled vehicle the whole length of the roughly six-hour drive between...
- SOM Selected to Build Polestar Tower, Sweden’s Tallest Skyscraper Thu, 19 Jun 14, 6:38amThe SOM team collaborated with Copenhagen architects Entasis and engineering firm COWI to realize what will be the tallest building in Sweden. Together, the team beat four other international finalists in the competition...
- SOM Picked to Build Polestar Tower in Sweden, the Country’s Tallest Thu, 19 Jun 14, 2:29amThe London office of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) has won an international competition to build one of the tallest skyscrapers in Scandinavia with their design, The Polestar Tower...
- Zaha Hadid Among Five Firms Shortlisted to Design Scandinavia’s Tallest Skyscraper Fri, 30 May 14, 11:00pmA shortlist of all-star architecture firms has just been unveiled in the competition to design the tallest skyscraper in Scandinavia located in the Swedish city Gothenburg...
- Swedish City Gives Commuters Free Bikes for Six Months to Reduce the Use of Cars Wed, 21 May 14, 11:38pmA city in Sweden is testing a new program they hope will slash the number of cars on the road. The government is giving away free bikes for six months to three dozen test cyclists. All they have to do in return is promise...
- 100 Self-Driving Cars Set to Hit Sweden’s Public Roads in 2017 Tue, 3 Dec 13, 7:00amVolvo just unveiled plans for the world's first large-scale trial of self-driving cars. The 'Drive Me' project will see 100 autonomous vehicles take to the streets of Gothenburg, Sweden in 2017. The cars will traverse 30...
- KKA’s Lecor Headquarters in Sweden Shortlisted For 2013 WAF Award Mon, 19 Aug 13, 3:00pmClad in dark grey steel plates, Lecor's new HQ emphasizes the function of steel production. A glass box encased in a steel frame protrudes far over the façade. The first floor is dominated by a steel frame colored in pastel...
- KKA Unveils Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations Made From Locally Sourced Wood for Sweden Thu, 8 Aug 13, 3:00pm+ Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture's charging stations are designed to be fabricated entirely from FSC-certified, locally sourced wood. Cars are separated from bikes and scooters via an elevated ramp topped with a south-facing...
- We Are You Unveils Sweeping Green Cycling Center for Gothenburg Mon, 25 Jun 12, 11:49pmRead the rest of We Are You Unveils Sweeping Green Cycling Center for Gothenburg Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable development", Copehagenize, cycling, Erik Hallberg, Gothenburg, green...
- We Are You Aims to Copenhagenize Sweden’s Gothenburg With a Sweeping Green Cycling Center Mon, 25 Jun 12, 11:49pmRead the rest of We Are You Aims to Copenhagenize Sweden’s Gothenburg With a Sweeping Green Cycling Center Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable development", Copehagenize, cycling,...
- Golfers Can Tee Off from Wingårdh Architects’ Green-Roofed Clubhouse in Sweden Wed, 13 Jun 12, 3:00amRead the rest of Golfers Can Tee Off from Wingårdh Architects’ Green-Roofed Clubhouse in Sweden Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "energy efficiency", Architecture, Öijared, Daylighting, golf,...