Archives for Construction and architecture
Cape Town’s Eclectic and Timeless Architecture
Cape Town is unapologetic and unique in how it taunts the senses, daring you to not burn your passport and stay forever, starting with amazing architecture.
The Future of Smart HVAC Systems
The future of smart HVAC systems is critical to the American economy with the cost of resources, especially fossil fuels, set to rise in the coming years.
Bloomingdale Trail: Chicago’s Answer to the “High Line”
Work on the Bloomingdale Trail will begin soon and will transform the old railway into a midwestern "High Line" in Chicago.
Arena Fonte Nova To Be a LEED Triumph for Brazil’s 2014 World Cup
Salvador da Bahia's new Arena Fonte Nova is stunning with its bucolic setting on a lake in the middle of the city and its green building features.
Plan Microcentro Will Create a Safer Buenos Aires For Pedestrians & Bicyclists
Buenos Aires, Argentina, is one of the world’s most dynamic and beautiful cities, but for those on foot or bicycling around town, it can be a frightening place. And with a greater metropolitan area home to 13 million people, the ...
Building a More Intelligent Store Management System
Supermarkets are amongst the most energy-intensive commercial buildings today, but a more intelligent store management system can improve energy efficiency.
Foster + Partner’s Aleph Brings a Minimalist Take on Argentina’s Traditional Architecture
Foster + Partner’s Aleph, the firm’s first project in Argentina and all of South America, is a fine modern take on traditional Latin American architecture.
Chicago, My Kind of Sustainable Business Town
Some highlights from Building A Sustainable Region, released last week, showcases various reasons why Chicago stands tall as a sustainable business hub.
Passive House Next Step in Qatar’s Rise as a Sustainability Laboratory
After much talk last fall at COP18, plans to follow through on building a solar powered passive house in Qatar are underway.
Detailed Architecture Features Make Taj Mahal Shine
The best part of the Taj Mahal in my view are the minute detailed architecture features that adorn the museum and surrounding grounds.
The Maze of Mumbai’s VT is the Anchor of India’s Rail System
Now over 125 years old, the former Victoria Terminus, still known locally as VT, is an impressive maze of infrastructure, noise and people
Cordóba’s Majestic Architecture a Stunning Contrast to the Pampas
Cordóba, Argentina, is an important education center and a gateway to stunning nature and lovely towns such as Alta Gracia.