A new super structure is going to be built in Chicago and along with it’s futuristic design and big size, it will be very efficient and environmental-friendly. The Clean Technology Tower will capture wind using turbines positioned at it’s corners. The wind accelerates around the tower, so the turbines will have an increased efficiency.

On the roof it will be placed a double cavity to direct the wind, that reaches a maximum speed to an array of wind turbines to generate power. Also the ventilation is made by the negative pressure created by the turbine, to take advantage of everything and decrease as much as possible the non-renewable-power consumption. Also the roof is covered with solar cells and captures the solar rays.

The huge building includes a 300,000 square foot hotel, 1.8 million square feet of office space, a street-level retail and a spa. It was designed by the company that also designed the Masdar Headquarters, Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill.

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Kazakhstan is establishing as a country with the most impressive architectural designs. Its capital, Astana, is the home of two astonishing buildings - the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, and the Khan Shatyry Entertainment Center. Now, the financial capital and largest city called Almaty will feature a design signed by Sir Norman Foster, a renowned British architect.

The structure will consist of two towers and will be called Almaty Financial District Fosters Towers and will feature 48-stories. The twin towers will be completed in 2009 and with their 709 feet, will be the tallest buildings in Kazakhstan. Almaty Financial District Fosters Tower will provide space for offices, residential apartments and retail on lower stories.

The facades of the towers will be covered in glass and at the top of the tower you will find gardens destined as a relaxation space. For the moment there aren’t many information about the towers, but reports say that the Almaty Towers will be environmental friendly. Until the completion of the structure, you should check out the gallery below.

Donald Trump is looking to make himself known in Dubai, that’s if those sheiks don’t have any business with The Trump Organization already. In the oil-country, Trump will have its own futuristic building called The Palm Trump International Hotel and Tower, but you could also name it Trump Tower Dubai.

The project started about two years ago, but the original design showed a golden tulip-like structure and I think that they made a good decision by changing it into a luxurious centerpiece of the Palm Golden Mile, situated in the Palm Jumeirah which is one of Dubai’s architectural masterpiece.

Trump Tower Dubai will consist of a five-star hotel and residence of 48 stories providing 300 rooms and 360 residential apartments for the tourists or some eccentric oil-tycoons. This amazing hotel will feature a yacht club, private beach, tennis courts, fitness center, pools and gardens.

The Palm Trump International Hotel and Tower will need an investment of about $600 million and most likely will become another show place in Dubai. The construction is scheduled for completion during 2009.

This bridge that is pictured above it helps you cross over the River Shannon and it represents one part of the plans that the University of Limerick have. It was designed by the Wilkinson Eyre Architects, a company with its headquarters in London. The Living Bridge consists of five-spans embankments and the deck’s width varies along the bridge in order to provide resting or public art spaces. The project was completed in November 2007 and it cost about €12 million. You can see the Living Bridge in the gallery below.

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The Eiffel Tower is one of the most renowned structure in thw world. It was designed by Gustave Eiffel and its construction is the same as it was about 120 years ago when it was finished. In order to celebrate properly the 12oth anniversary, an architecture company called Serero will update the Eiffel Tower and will “decorate” it with a temporary carbon-kevlar deck.

This upgrade will double the space-floor of Eiffel’s top and will not change in any other way the design of the original structure. What I do not understand is why this is only temporary because it looks great and it could attract even more tourists. It’s their call.

Pritzker Prize winning architect Zaha Hadid has another attractive project on her hands. The Civil Court from Madrid impresses through its flashy design, with an intriguing and intelligent façade. Made of metallic panels, this double-ventilated envelope is a dynamic component created to regulate the building’s indoor environment. Opening and closing, the façade has the role of controlling and moderating heating, cooling and ventilation.

The building will have 74,500 square meters (around 800,000 square feet) and will contain, basically, a spiraling semi-circular atrium and an interior public courtyard. Its design is meant to connect the building with the surrounding campus and attract visitors. Constructors have set a 2 years deadline for the completion of this beautiful Civil Court.

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The architects from Foster&Parners had presented last week at MIPIM, Cannes, a project called Al Raha Beach and the Abu Dhabi World Trade Center being the main building. The Abu Dhabi World Trade Center was designed perfectly for this climate and topography - it provides shade and cooling - what more do you need for the extreme weather?

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Dubai never stops to amaze the entire world as they are planning another architectural masterpiece. We are talking about a city built on an island off the coast. The artificial island is going to be a perfect square and it represents the latest idea to fight against the massive urbanization that stroke Dubai.

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A new superstructure is going to be built in Dubai by the Hong Kong company James Law Cybertecture. The building will be called the Shuffle Tower and it uses a mix of designs, also some parts of the building will change shape over time. The building will have many uses, being split in more parts: the top part with be a residential tower, the middle an office tower, the bottom a shopping mall and the round spaces will be communal sky gardens.

The mechanical building will twist slowly, so the people will be able to view the ocean from different angles. It is expected to be finished next year, so we don’t have to wait long to see it in shape.

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