architects24.com International Newsletter - 26 March 2010
Edition: Glass - Facade - Lighting
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architects24.com International Newsletter
Edition: Glass - Facades - Architectural Lighting
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architects24.com presents the project:
Michael-Schuhmacher-World-Champion-Tower, Abu Dhabi |
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Inspired by the geometrical order of a snowflake and the aerodynamics of a Formula 1 racing car, the tower encapsulates speed, fluid dynamics, future technology and natural patterns of organisation. Rather than purely mimicking shapes in nature for their elegance and unpredictability, the architects learned from nature's own geometrical orders creating highly efficient structures and intriguing spaces.
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The Tower Ground Breaking was at the beginning of 2009, with a completion date set around June 2011. |
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Bourse to be energy saving model
New Saudi Stock Exchange
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Major energy saving technologies will be incorporated into the design of the new headquarters of the Saudi Stock Exchange named Tadawul. The development valued in total at over SAR 1 billion, will be designed by top Japanese architect and world leader in sustainable design, Nikken Sekkei. The building’s features will showcase amongst others a “sunlight scooper” introducing natural sunlight, photovoltaic panels to reduce energy consumption and mirror ducts introducing natural light to basement levels and deep inside the building. |
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“Our sustainable design was chosen because it balances construction value, sustainability and iconic design. In our design we strived to reflect the identity of Tadawul and incorporate several major energy saving technologies, complying with the latest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards (LEED), the green building rating system, developed by US Green Building Council (USGBC),” said Mitsuo Nakamura.
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Philips and LUCI open the eighth international award
city.people.light award 2010 |
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As urban lighting becomes an increasingly essential component of town planning, and a major element of a city’s identity, Philips and LUCI invite cities all over the world to celebrate their enhancement of urban living. The awards are presided over by an international and independent six-person jury comprised of leading lighting architects, lighting designers and municipal lighting managers.
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Water Tower - Jyväskylä, Finland was one of the five main prize winners in 2009. Image: www.philips.com
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The jury deliberates on a number of criteria, including how a lighting project adds to the cultural, architectural heritage and commercial life of a city, its night-time identity and its environmental contribution.
Entries for the 2010 city.people.light awards must be received by June 30, 2010, with the first, second and third-placed prizes being presented at a ceremony in Chartres, France, during the Annual LUCI Forum in September. The verall winning project will receive a trophy and a cheque for Eur 10,000.
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