Eco-friendly solar crematorium proposed for Los Angeles

Margot Krasojević’s futuristic aesthetic as well as the eco and energy efficiency considerations she incorporates into her projects makes for some fascinating concepts. The latest project from her London-based practice is a proposed crematori… Continue reading Eco-friendly solar crematorium proposed for Los Angeles

Holey high-rise would harvest energy from the river it spans

The Tower of the Sun "celebrates near net-zero energy requirements by using the power of water ...

Fundamental Architects in the The Netherlands offers a rather unusual take on the high-rise with its Tower of the Sun concept. The eye-catching design is defined by a large circular hole at its center and would feature significant sustainable technology, drawing energy from the river it bridges.

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Apple Store designer envisions rebuilding Notre-Dame using glass

Following the blaze that damaged the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, the French Prime Minister announced plans for an architecture competition and a modern redesign. We’ve since reported on one interesting proposal from Vincent Callebau… Continue reading Apple Store designer envisions rebuilding Notre-Dame using glass

MAD's snowflake-shaped airport terminal references China's chilly north

Harbin Airport T3's design references Harbin’s geography and harsh cold climate

MAD Architects’ Harbin Opera House remains one of its most impressive projects to date and the firm has just revealed another striking project for the same region that also riffs on the bitterly cold conditions in that part of the world. Conceived for the existing Harbin Taiping International Airport, the Harbin Airport T3 resembles a giant snowflake.

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