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- Vincent Callebaut unveils bioclimatic LEED-Gold timber tower Fri, 27 Mar 20, 3:30amKnown for their love of infusing modern structures with an abundance of greenery, the prolific Paris-based practice Vincent Callebaut Architectures has just unveiled their latest sustainable design...
- Vincent Callebaut’s Twisting Citytree Towers Generate More Energy Than They Consume Thu, 16 Oct 14, 2:30amThe swirling volumes were inspired by the helix DNA structure and the Taij philosophy based on dynamism and harmony. The towers are covered with greenery cascading down and boasting 360-degree panoramic views of the city....
- Energy-Plus Swirling CityTrees Transform Cities Into Vertical Eco-Systems Thu, 16 Oct 14, 2:30amThe swirling volumes were inspired by the helix DNA structure and the Taij philosophy based on dynamism and harmony. The towers are covered with greenery cascading down and boasting 360-degree panoramic views of the city....
- Stefani Boeri’s Amazing Vertical Forest Towers Near Completion in Milan Fri, 16 May 14, 11:34pmThe studio, led by Stefano Boeri, came up with the concept of Bosco Verticale by envisioning a high-density residential development that creates different microclimates and filters Milan's polluted urban air...
- Propagate Skyscraper Converts Air Pollution into a Usable Building Material Sat, 22 Mar 14, 6:30amPropagate Skyscraper converts harmful greenhouse gases into usable building materials! It is a self-propagating structure whose growth is dependant only on the weather conditions and the quality of air surrounding it...
- Spectacular Wood Skyscraper That Can be Built Without a Single Nail Wins 2014 eVolo Skyscraper Competition Sat, 22 Mar 14, 5:00amArchitect Yong Ju Lee drew inspiration from traditional Korean houses and the versatility of vernacular architecture while designing Hanok Tower. The exposed wooden structural system, generally used for one-story residences,...
- Construction Starts on La Vita Tower, Nanjing’s First Building to Implement a Chilled Beam System Sat, 15 Feb 14, 4:00amJust one part of the first phase of a mixed-use project slated for the center of Nanjing's up-and-coming central business district, the 14 story mixed-use building has three floors of retail at its base, and 11 floors of...
- Foster+Partners’ ComCast Innovation and Technology Tower May be the Tallest LEED-Certified Building in the U.S. Fri, 17 Jan 14, 2:35amFoster+Partners just unveiled the first renders of their 59-story ComCast Innovation and Technology Center, which will be erected right next to the company’s headquarters in Philadelphia...