Posted June 20, 2008 
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The climatic changes are forcing architects to come up with new and visionary designs in order to make living possible in the most unusual places on Earth. That’s why New York-based company Phu Hoang Office has developed a project called “No Man’s Land” which is destined for regions near the Dead Sea.
Posted June 19, 2008 Comments(0) 
As you probably realize, eco-architecture is not a new element, and it consists of carefully designed projects, using green materials and an eco-friendly look. The latest project based on such techniques is Habitat 2020, an urban megalopolis concept that aims to develop a sustainable housing system.
Posted June 15, 2008 Comments(0) 
There are many structure projects who seek the LEED certification awarded by the USGBC, but not many get it. Still, it’s worth trying and big efforts will be repaid therefore the city of Las Vegas has begun the construction of an 18 million square feet sustainable development.
Posted June 14, 2008 Comments(1) 
In a recent article we informed you that Chicago will be the home of an impressive structure, the Eco-Bridge. Well, if you thought that the bridge is great, wait until you’ll see the Chicago Spire which is destined to become world’s second tallest building. The tower was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and in 2011 when it will be completed it will be 2000-feet tall.
Posted June 13, 2008 Comments(1) 
A city that has made some important changes and “upgrades” in the green sector. It’s one of the greenest cities in the world, but it would be better if I say that in the next few years it will be among the greenest as for now, they didn’t complete so many environmentally-friendly projects.
Posted June 12, 2008 Comments(1) 
I don’t think that I have to say more about Dubai. Everybody knows that there you can find the most impressive structure in the modern world - world’s most luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab and world’s tallest building , Burj Dubai. Now, they have prepared a new impressive structure: it’s the Rotating Tower designed by David Fisher’s Dynamic Architecture.
Posted June 11, 2008 Comments(2) 
The climate is changing and not in the good way as the global warming will affect large areas on Earth. One of the repercussions is that the ocean level will increase very much because the ice caps of Antarctic and Greenland, and the glaciers in the mainland will melt. Also, you should know that under warm temperatures the water expands therefore the oceans will rise a lot.
Posted June 5, 2008 Comments(6) 
Finally, green architecture is appreciated at its true value as a green home designed by Sarah Featherstone was sold for a record price of £7.2million the equivalent of $14.2 million. The structure is called Orchid House and it’s a part of the Lower Mill Estate, the project that has the purpose of turning a swamp into a 450 acres natural reserve.
Posted May 30, 2008 Comments(5) 
Cybertecture is the architecture of the 21st century and the company that will take it even further is James Law Cybertecture International. The company was assigned by Vijay Associate (Wadhwa Developers) to design a building like no other for Mumbai, India and they came up with the Cybertecture Egg.
Posted May 25, 2008 Comments(0) 
Far away in the cold, in Khanty Mansyisck, Siberia, began the construction of an extraordinary green tower which was designed by Foster&Partners. This eco-tower resembles the entertainment center in Kazakhstan and it’s based on visionary green technologies for buildings.
