Malé International Airport in Malé, Maldives

The Malé International Airport designed by ADPI is located in Malé, Maldives. Contemplating this exceptional framework, ADPI has designed The New Maldives Airport Facilities taking into account crucial aspects for an international airport: identity, sustainability, economic growth, efficiency, operational excellence, customer service, expandability, security and safety. The architects’ global approach matches perfectly the natural landscape [...]

Tags: ADPI, Airline destinations, Asia, Geography, Indian Ocean, Maldives, Malé, Malé International Airport

Silverstone Circuit redevelopment in Silverstone, United Kingdom

Located in Silverstone, United Kingdom, Silverstone Circuit redevelopment was designed by Populous. Further site developments were required to ensure sustainability and future British Grand Prix’s being held at Silverstone. Key to this was the development of a new Pitlane and Paddock complex, intended to be the catalyst for an integrated approach to regenerate an underutilised [...]

Tags: Auto racing, BRDC International Trophy, British Grand Prix, driver, Formula One, Motorsport, Paddock complex, Silverstone, Silverstone Circuit, technology park, United Kingdom

Mirdif City Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Designed by RTKL, Mirdif City Centre is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Strategically located between the Dubai International Airport and the Mirdif residential district, Mirdif City Centre is a reflection of Dubai’s position as an international retail destination and commitment to sustainability. The 230,000 sq m centre’s design is driven by its surrounding environmental [...]

Tags: Dubai, Dubai International Airport, energy sources, energy-efficient water, Geography, Geography of the United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Mirdif, Mirdif City Centre, Mirdiff City Centre, retail destination, retail venues, sustainable design, transportation systems, United Arab Emirates

Asynsis Architecture + Design, horizontal observation wheel in Hong Kong, China

Designed by Nigel Anthony Reading with Aedas and Arup, Asynsis Architecture + Design, horizontal observation wheel is located in Hong Kong, China. It is intended as an icon of sustainability because of its use of renewable wind, tidal and solar energy, and to be carbon neutral by virtue of carbon-offsetting the construction footprint through tree [...]

Tags: Action on climate change, Aedas, Arup, Carbon neutrality, Carbon offset, China, Climate change, Climatology, Eiffel Tower, Environment, Hong Kong, London, Natural Disaster, Nigel Anthony Reading, Paris, tidal and solar energy

Williamstown High School in Victoria, Australia

The Williamstown High School designed by Spowers is located in Victoria, Australia. An emphasis on natural light and views connect the students to their local environment. Rainwater is collected via a highly visible system of pipes and tanks and used for toilet flushing and irrigation. Tactile materials such as timber and brickwork are exposed internally [...]

Tags: Architecture, Australia, Australian Institute of Architects, Best Secondary School, Building, Building engineering, Construction, Education, energy efficiency, Engineering, Environmentalism, Green building, Human Interest, Premier, sustainable building