New Kings Road in London, United Kingdom

The New Kings Road designed by ORMS Architecture Design is located in London, United Kingdom.  The project will include a new entrance for the building and a café fronting the new Kings Road. A low energy air-conditioning system, utilising an on site renewable energy source. Following swiftly on the heels of this planning approval is consent for another office redevelopment designed by the practice... 

Tags: Finsbury, Finsbury Square, GBP, London, London Borough of Islington, low energy air-conditioning system, on site renewable energy source, prominent corner site, Renewable energy, United Kingdom

Gillette Corner in West London, United Kingdom

Gillette Corner that located in West London, United Kingdom, was designed by HOK International. The hotel and business complex is expected to bring the equivalent of over 2,200 full-time jobs to the area and the project will also deliver substantial improvements to local public transport. The building’s restoration and development has also been designed to meet the city’s Mayoral targets, which... 

Tags: Biomass, Building engineering, Construction, energy, Energy conservation, Environment, HOK International Ltd., London, low energy lighting, Low-energy building, Renewable energy, Sustainability, sustainable building, THE GILLETTE COMPANY, United Kingdom

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 strategy. This 408-apartment development is a major catalyst for... 

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

The Arboretum at Pennsylvania State University in Philadelphia, United States

Located in Philadelphia, United States , The Arboretum at Pennsylvania State University was designed by Overland Partners Architects. The long-awaited first phase of the H. O. Smith Botanic Gardens’ masterplan of The Arboretum at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is complete. The highlight of the project, the Overlook Pavilion, serves as the architectural anchor and the ‘front door’... 

Tags: Arboretum, Building engineering, energy, Energy conversion, Engineering, Environment, Geothermal energy, Geothermal heat pump, Heat pumps, house services, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Overlook Pavilion, Pennsylvania State University, Philadelphia, Renewable energy, steel, The Arboretum, U.S. Green Building Council, United States

Genzyme, office building in Lyon, France

Located in Lyon, France was designed by Patriarche & Co, Genzyme office building is a pioneer in medical biotechnology. It has set up its main premises in Lyon, in the Gerland district. A production unit, laboratories and offices are brought together behind a double skin that affirms the urban aspect of this project. The landscaping design is integrated into the site plan, minimising waterproofing... 

Tags: Biotechnology, Business/Finance, Environment, France, Genzyme, Genzyme Corporation, Gerland, Lyon, medical biotechnology, Patriarche & Co, Renewable energy, simulation, Water, Waterproofing