Bahrain World Trade Centre in Manama, Bahrain

Bahrain World Trade Centre that located in Manama, Bahrain, was designed by Atkins. This is the first time that a commercial development has integrated large-scale wind turbines within its design to harness the power of the wind. The three massive turbines, measuring 29 meters in diameter, are supported by bridges spanning between the complex’s two [...]

Tags: Bahrain, Bahrain World Trade Center, Electric power, Electrical engineering, Electrical generators, energy, Energy conversion, energy needs, Engineering, Environment, Manama, Turbine, Unconventional wind turbines, Wind power, Wind turbine, World Trade Centre

Opportunity Okehampton Project in Exeter Road, Devon, United Kingdom

Designed by Archial Group plc, Opportunity Okehampton Project is located in Exeter Road, Devon, United Kingdom. Features in the business park include night-time cooling through controlled ventilation, a roof platform for photovoltaic cells, a purpose-designed clear storey at roof level to exhaust room air during the day which capitalises on the direction of the prevailing [...]

Tags: Archial Group Plc, Atmospheric sciences, Building biology, Devon, Fluid dynamics, Heating ventilating and air conditioning, Meteorology, Okehampton, Rainwater harvesting, Sustainability, United Kingdom, Ventilation, Wind

Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou, China

The Pearl River Tower designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill is located in Guangzhou, China.  ?The 2.3-million square-foot tower also has the latest sustainable technology and engineering advancements. The design integrates structural systems, in both steel and structural concrete to support the curving shape of the building, as well as the wind and seismic loads [...]

Tags: Architecture, China, Environment, Guangzhou, Merrill Corp, Owings, Pearl River Tower, Skidmore Owings and Merrill, SKIDMORE OWINGS AND MERRILL LLP, steel and structural concrete, Structural engineering, structural systems, sustainable technology

Strata SE1, First Building in The World With Integral Wind Turbines in London

Strata SE1, First Building in The World With Integral Wind Turbines that located in London  was designed by BFLS. is a 148m high 43-storey residential development that creates a dynamic new landmark on the London skyline. The first building in the world with integral wind turbines, it attempts to set a new benchmark for environmental [...]

Tags: concept embracing energy efficiency, EcoHomes, Electric power, Electrical generators, energy, Energy conservation, Energy conversion, Engineering, Environment, First Building, London, Mayor, Physics, Renewable energy, renewable energy technologies, residential and retail facilities, Strata, sustainable building, Wind turbine

Greenway Self Park in Chicago, United States

Designed by HOK International, Greenway Self Park is located in Chicago, United States. The 24-hour public parking garage in the River North neighbourhood of the Windy City features wind turbines, rain water collection systems and electric car plug-in stations. A way-finding system has also been implemented at each elevator lobby to educate Chicagoans on how [...]

Tags: Chicago, electric car plug-in stations, Elevator, Environment, HOK International Ltd., multi-storey car park, Parking, rain water collection systems, United States