Designing Advanced Carbon-Neutral Architecture
One of the world’s first great attempts at a carbon neutral city ended in failure as Masdar City in South Abu Dhabi became a ghost town. Masdar was expected to be home to 50,000 residents…
Architecture
Architect Turned Old Cement Factory Into His Incredible Home and Workplace With Awesome Interiors
In 1973, Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill discovered a cement factory near Barcelona. He visualized opportunity in those enormous silos, underground tunnels, and machine rooms of that old factory. He decided to purchase the factory and…
This Incredible Parkorman Park is Like a Love Story Between People and Nature
Our hectic daily routines have turned us into machines. Most of us want to escape from the busy routine and spend some time with nature. When we are with nature, we feel relaxed, happier, and…
Big Bend – The Incredible U-shaped New York Skyscraper Will Be the ‘Longest Building in the World’
Skyscrapers are now soaring to heaven. In the race to build world’s tallest, architects are building the one that overshadows the last, and there is no limit in sight. In the competition to build the…
Manmade Island in the North Sea Could Supply Renewable Energy to 80 Million People in Europe By 2050
To meet CO2 emission targets, European countries are planning to create a giant artificial island in the North Sea to power Europe with renewable energy. The plan is proposed by energy companies of Denmark, Germany,…
This Seascape Cottage Made From Locally-Sourced Materials is a Fascinating Nature Escape
This awesome Annandale Seascape Cottage is designed by New Zealand-based architectural firm Pattersons on the edge of the peninsula banks in New Zealand. This gorgeous retreat, with its breathtaking ocean views and warm climate, is…
IoT Devices and Security Sensors in South Africa Require Unified and Extensible Open-Architecture Management
Genetec Inc., a leading innovator of open architecture, IP-based security systems, says that local Internet-of-Things (IoT) IP devices and systems are growing at a rapid pace, but the implementation of adequate security management systems and…
Vertical Forest Will Produce 60 Kg of Oxygen Every Day In China
Italian Architect Stefano Boeri is bringing a breath of fresh air to Nanjing, China by the vertical forest concept. Asia’s first vertical forest is rising in Nanjing. Two green towers will incorporate around 1,100 trees, combined…
Sharing Smart City Project Technology, Data & Knowledge
Amsterdam & India The Amsterdam Smart City Project is focused on saving energy and limiting CO2 emissions in the city through changes to how inhabitants live, work, commute, and use public spaces. Amsterdam is working…
French Polynesia Plans to Develop the World’s First Floating City
Rising seas threaten low-lying coastal areas across the world, meaning some low-lying areas will have more frequent flooding. Research shows that rising sea levels pose a threat to the 118 islands which form French Polynesia. To meet…
