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Work is underway on a new mixed-use office building designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Located in Prague, Czech Republic, the project will be covered in greenery and involve the creation of a new public park. It will also boast significant sustai… Continue reading ZHA’s energy efficient office adds some greenery to inner-city Prague
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has revealed its pick of the best sustainable new architecture by US-based firms for its annual Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top Ten Awards. Highlights include a sustainable renovation of Microsoft’s Si… Continue reading AIA highlights best new sustainable architecture by US-based studios
With projects like the twisting Mira and sunlight-dodging 40 Tenth Avenue to its name, Studio Gang is no stranger to producing unusual designs – and its latest is another head turner. Named Populous, the mixed-use hotel will boast sustainability featur… Continue reading Tree-inspired hotel to turn heads with eye-catching facade
Taking up the physical footprint of an entire city block and rising to a height of 308 m (1,011 ft), Foster + Partners’ 50 Hudson Yards recently topped out in Manhattan, New York City, with the ceremonial placing of its final steel beam. The supertall … Continue reading City blocks go vertical as Manhattan supertall nears completion
As one of the most densely populated cities in the world, Hong Kong, could always do with a little more greenery. With this in mind, Snøhetta’s Airside skyscraper will mitigate its glass and steel form with a series of plant and tree-covered terraces a… Continue reading Sustainable skyscraper adds a little greenery to Hong Kong
High-profile architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) recently completed work on the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA). Representing the first museum dedicated to telling the story of the entire US Army, the building features … Continue reading SOM’s steel US Army museum tells stories of soldiering
Residents recently began moving into a stunning new luxury tower by Studio Gang. Named Mira, it stands out among San Francisco’s busy skyline with an unusual design that twists as it rises to a height of 400 ft (121 m). The project also has sustainable… Continue reading Unusual twisting tower turns heads in San Francisco
A sizable area of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, is set to turn green – literally – thanks to a new plant and tree-filled development designed by Foster + Partners. Assuming all goes to plan, the project will create two new residential towers and a hotel,… Continue reading Beverly Hills to turn green with $2 billion tree-filled development
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has unveiled a new mixed-use skyscraper planned for Boston, Massachusetts. Named The Pinnacle, energy efficiency will be incorporated into the design and the building will mitigate shadow and glare for those nearby.Co… Continue reading KPF plans energy-efficient skyscraper for Boston’s waterfront
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently received a new headquarters in Switzerland, courtesy of 3XN. Featuring an eye-catching glazed facade, the building boasts significant sustainable design, including rainwater collection, solar… Continue reading New Olympics HQ is a big win for sustainability