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- Another Climate Friendly High Speed Rail Project Bites the Dust Fri, 5 Feb 21, 1:00pmEven the 30,000 flights per year which connect the 190 mile Singapore to Kuala Lumpur route were not enough to sell a high speed rail project to investors...
- Steel-framed treehouse slated for Malaysian national park Sat, 20 Jul 19, 12:30amVisitors to the Taman Tugu National Forest Park in Kuala Lumpur will soon have a playful steel observation tower to take in the immense tropical forest...
- Brilliant home made out of cascading concrete planter boxes grows more than 40 types of edible plants Fri, 1 Feb 19, 6:30amBuilt for a retired couple who loves to grow their own food, this home design by Kuala Lumpur-based firm FormZero is comprised of several concrete blocks planted with more than 40 types of edible plants on every floor...
- Colorful bamboo pavilion champions sustainable design in Kuala Lumpur Wed, 28 Feb 18, 6:01pmRenewable and fast-growing bamboo is catching on in the world of construction. To spur on the green material’s popularity, architect Eleena Jamil designed and built Urban Brains, a temporary pavilion that shows off the...
- Green-roofed Cantilever House floats above the Malaysian rainforest Tue, 2 May 17, 8:11pmThis green-roofed house juts out over the lush rainforest of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Architecture firm Design Unit Sdn Bhd envisioned the Cantilever House as a "forest" of industrial steel columns that create a weightless-looking...
- Beautiful bamboo playhouse in Kuala Lumpur raises the material's sustainable profile Thu, 7 Jul 16, 9:52pmThe freestanding construction is found at the edge of a peaceful lake, and consists of 31 identical square landings. The alternating heights of the decks create an engaging floorpan for visitors, as do the tall columns in...
- Tropical Box House stays naturally cool with geometric perforated concrete skin Thu, 4 Jun 15, 3:00pmInterior climate control is an important factor when designing homes for the tropical heat of Kuala Lumpur. In order to combat the blistering sun sustainably and economically, WHBC designed a gorgeous concrete skin of mismatched...
- Dubai Unveils Plans to Build the World’s Tallest Twin Towers Wed, 5 Nov 14, 2:08amDubai Holding and Emaar Properties just announced a new initiative to build the world's tallest twin towers. Dubai Creek Harbour will be three times the size of the Downtown Dubai project, also developed by Emaar Properties,...
- Dubai Plans to Eclipse Kuala Lumpur With World’s Tallest Twin Towers Wed, 5 Nov 14, 2:08amCo-developers Dubai Holding and Emaar Properties announced a new project that will include two skyscrapers expected to become the world’s tallest twin towers...
- Angkasa Raya: Landmark Tower Set to Hover Amidst Sky Gardens in Kuala Lumpur Fri, 11 Nov 11, 4:24amRead the rest of Angkasa Raya: Landmark Tower Set to Hover Amidst Sky Gardens in Kuala Lumpur Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", angkasa raya, buro ole scheeren, Daylighting,...
- Awesome Worm-Like Pod Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur is Inspired by Water Droplets Fri, 21 Oct 11, 12:56amRead the rest of Awesome Worm-Like Pod Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur is Inspired by Water Droplets Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: bio-climate, Daylighting, eco design, green design, Hijjas Kasturi,...