architecture

Futuristic Mangrove Tree Skyscraper

by Andy Ball June 30, 2010

Since the inhabitable spaces over the planet are going scarce, it’s the right time to seek for inspiration from biological elements and to develop ecosystems that could support housing with some adaptive features. Doing just that, Chimera mimics the flexible shape of a mangrove tree to fashion or simply to propose some spiralling skyscrapers [...]

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Rain Collector Skyscraper

by Andy Ball June 3, 2010

This is the ‘capture the rain’ eco skyscraper by Ryszard Rychlicki and Agnieszka Nowak. We have recently posted a number of ambitious architectural eco design projects from the likes of Vincent Callebaut, which have received massive popularity, so we decided to scour the interwebs for more breathtaking designs for a brighter future from up and [...]

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Vincent Callebaut’s Lilypad Project

by Jacques Jones March 25, 2010

Vincent Calleaut is an award winning architectural designer and futurist from Belgium. His work often incorporates the use of renewable energies and harmonizing nature with futuristic design, this blend or organic with inorganic works beautifully to bridge the gap between the present, past and future.
Since graduating in 2003 from The Institute Victor Horta in Brussels [...]

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Cool Home Office

by Andy Ball February 3, 2010

As the Internet continues to grow in popularity and usability, it is changing not only the way we socialise and stay connected, but also our working lives. More and more people are now working from home, benefiting from such advantages as no commute, reduced office costs and flexible working hours.

However, when you are constantly in [...]

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Anara Tower – Dubai

by Andy Ball January 23, 2010

Despite recent financial concerns in the media Dubai is continuing to build some of the most amazing buildings in the World and setting all kinds of architectural landmarks. Following on from the Worlds tallest building, the Burj Dubai, the powers that be in Dubai have announced plans to build the Anara Tower, which may well [...]

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Cool Underground House

by Andy Ball December 13, 2009

Underground houses have become a lot more popular over the last few years as people realise the need to seek a greener existence. Underground homes are a great way to seriously cut down the bills as they keep warmth in during winter and stay cool during during summer. When your house is buried under a [...]

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Highbury Square – The Art of Recycling

by Jacques Jones December 11, 2009

When I first heard the news they were going to be converting Arsenal’s home of 92 years “Highbury” into a residential Eco housing development, making up one of the early stages of the urban rejuvenation in the Kings Cross area of London I was curious to see this project complete. With the development being fully [...]

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