Monday, February 14, 2011
Renewable City 2040 | Doepel Strijkers Architects,
Sustainable cities should generate at least as much energy as they consume and on a regional scale be self sufficient in the production of food. Closing energy, water and waste cycles on the building and district scale is one strategy to achieve this.
This approach generates HYBRID forms of architecture and urban clusters that produce more energy, water and food than they consume. This surplus forms a source of income for the district generating a healthy local economy and increased level of wellbeing......more
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Southend-on-Sea Pier Competition | White
The international architectural competition attracted 74 practices and our winning proposal shows our ability to combine razor-sharp design with environmental, social and economic sustainability.
The pride of Southend since 1835, the pier is more than two kilometres long - the longest of its kind in the world. The local council wanted to create a modern attraction with an environmental profile for visitors as well as being a source of pride for the town’s residents.....more
Monday, February 7, 2011
Green Energy Plant | Rotterdam | Doepel Strijkers Architects
The Rotterdam Climate Initiative aims to improve the climate for the benefit of people, the environment, and the economy. Eneco is therefore planning to realise a Green Energy Plant in the Stadshavens (GES) that will substantially contribute to these ambitions.
The city harbours of Rotterdam (Stadshavens) are facing a challenging transition from an industrial to an innovative mixed-use area, the first steps of this Clean Tech Delta are being taken in the Merwe and Vierhavens area......more
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