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- 3D-printed modular oasis stays naturally cool in Abu Dhabi Fri, 13 Nov 20, 2:30amItalian firm Barberio Colella Architetti and architect Angelo Figliola have unveiled a futuristic vision for an urban oasis in Abu Dhabi that combines cutting-edge technology with low-tech systems to stay naturally cool in...
- Mixed-use complex aims to minimize heat gain with greenery in Saudi Arabia Tue, 27 Aug 19, 1:30amIn a bid to keep the notorious heat of Saudi Arabia at bay, Istanbul- and London-based architectural firm Avci Architects has created an upscale, mixed-use complex in the coastal city of Al Khobar that is carefully oriented...
- Watch Apple's incredible new store in Dubai change shape before your eyes Sat, 29 Apr 17, 4:30amApple pulled out all the stops for their glamorous new store in Dubai. Designed by Foster + Partners, the recently completed Apple Dubai Mall is unlike any mall we’ve seen before with its giant “Solar Wings” that open...
- Apple's newest store has Solar Wings" that transform before your eyes Fri, 28 Apr 17, 7:21pmApple pulled out all the stops for their glamorous new store in Dubai. Designed by Foster + Partners, the recently completed Apple Dubai Mall is unlike any mall we’ve seen before with its giant “Solar Wings” that open...
- Beautiful Mashrabiya-Like Metal Facade Transforms Metro Station into a Glowing Lantern in Amsterdam Fri, 11 Apr 14, 11:00pmThe new 5,900 square-foot Kraaiennest metro station was built to replace the original station from 1970. The overhaul of the station is one of the latest efforts turning Bijlmermeer from one of Amsterdam's most dangerous...
- Atelier Fernandez & Serres’ Residential Block Mimics Pink Mediterranean Coral Reef in France Tue, 7 Jan 14, 1:00amLocated directly on the waterfront, the six-story tall building is almost entirely encased by the wavy concrete screen save for the second floor restaurant’s long horizontal window that offers panoramic views of the sea...
- Oxygen Villa Brings Fresh Air into Classic Arabic Architecture Wed, 26 Sep 12, 4:40amRead the rest of Oxygen Villa Brings Fresh Air into Classic Arabic Architecture Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Arabic contemporary housing, daylightng, Home studio desings, lattices, mashrabiya,...
- Abu Dhabi’s Stunning Al Behar Towers are Shaded by a Transforming Geometric Facade Wed, 27 Jun 12, 4:52amRead the rest of Abu Dhabi’s Stunning Al Behar Towers are Shaded by a Transforming Geometric Facade Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: abu dhabi, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, abu dhabi investment...
- Mosque for All: BIG Wins Competition To Design Inside-Out Albanian Cultural Center Fri, 6 May 11, 12:17amRead the rest of Mosque for All: BIG Wins Competition To Design Inside-Out Albanian Cultural Center Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", albania, albanian cultural center,...
- Lattice-Pattern Dome is a Beacon of Passive Indigenous Design for New Parliament Building In U.A.E. Sat, 29 Jan 11, 4:45amRead the rest of Lattice-Pattern Dome is a Beacon of Passive Indigenous Design for New Parliament Building In U.A.E.http://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...