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- Waterstudio unveils the world's first floating timber tower Fri, 15 Nov 19, 5:30amAmsterdam-based design firm Waterstudio is already well-known for its incredible floating architecture, but it continues to break ground in the world of innovative design...
- Soaring wooden watchtower hovers over 17th century Dutch fortress Fri, 9 Mar 18, 11:41pmDutch firm RO&AD Architecten recently built a massive timber tower that looks out from the historic Fort De Roovere in Halsteren, Netherlands. The Pompejus watchtower and open-air theater rises 100 feet off the ground,...
- 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,...