The School of Science and Technology (SST) in Singapore

The School of Science and Technology (SST), designed by SURBANA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS PTE LTD, located in Singapore, is a premier institution that offers an innovative and vibrant learning experience for top students aged between 13-16. SST aims to nurture bright students to becoming successful entrepreneurs and captains of the industry. The project team’s challenge was [...]

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Schüco Italy Headquarters in Padova, Italy

Located in Padova, Italy, Schüco Italy Headquarters was designed by B+B Associati – studio di architettura. The project for German company Schüco’s new Italian headquarters was a daunting task from all points of view. The brief was for an architecture that pushed back horizons in terms of innovation and technology, energy efficiency and occupant well [...]

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Product of the week – Big Ass Fans: Element in Lexington, United States

Product of the week – Big Ass Fans: Element that located in Lexington, United States, was designed by Big Ass Fans. Born in a place where advanced engineering meets industrial craftsmanship, the 12-20 ft. diameter Element® is truly tomorrow’s fan, today. From its brains to its fingertips, Element is purpose-built to surpass demands of commercial [...]

Tags: Aerodynamics, Aerospace engineering, Airfoil, Building biology, Ceiling fan, energy consumption, Engineering, Fan, Fluid dynamics, gearless direct drive technology, Heating ventilating and air conditioning, Home appliances, HVAC, Lexington, United States, Wingtip device

Great River Energy headquarters in Minneapolis, United States

Located in Minneapolis, United States, Great River Energy headquarters was designed by Perkins + Will. Work has completed on Great River Energy’s new corporate headquarters in Maple Grove, Minneapolis. The four-storey, 166,000 sq ft building, designed by architects Perkins + Will is located on a 12.5 acre site in Maple Grove’s Arbor Lakes development. The [...]

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World Headquarters for the International Fund for Animal Welfare in Cape Cod, United States

Located in Cape Cod, United States, World Headquarters for the International Fund for Animal Welfare was designed by designLAB architects that has revealed their design for the new World Headquarters for the International Fund for Animal Welfare(IFAW). The 54,000 sq ft design is striving for a LEED Gold certification by minimising the negative impact of [...]

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