Ratzeburg School Complex by Mikou Design Studio

Wednesday, December 23rd 2009
Ratzeburg School Complex by Mikou Design Studio

The new schools complex in Ratzeburg is located in a mainly residential cityscape, in the middle of an area of low-density detached housing, characterised by brick architecture and pitched roofs that make up the neighbourhood’s identity. This schools complex includes an existing specialised school, a primary school and a lower form secondary school, and it aims to be a strong, identifiable landmark in its urban setting, on the scale of the city... 

Round and Curved Automatic Doors for commercial buildings

Thursday, July 16th 2009
Round and Curved Automatic Doors for commercial buildings

Elegant and functional, these doors let have a wide radius of curvature for wide but also deep entrances. The round and curved doors turn an entrance into a spacious and comfortable reception. Their high architectural quality and their performance make them exceptional doors: Customised dimensions, Wide choice of finishes, Comfort and easy use, Heat insulation by airlock management, Offset digital control panel, Incorporated traffic analyser, Infrared... 

Helal New Moon Residence – United Arab Emirates by Steven Ehrlich Architects

Sunday, December 7th 2008
Helal New Moon Residence - United Arab Emirates by Steven Ehrlich Architects

Islamic culture is embodied and reinterpreted through modern technology and design in this 35,000-square-foot residence, located in the Persian Gulf. Searing temperatures and ample desalinated water allowed the desert site to be transformed into an oasis with pools and landscaping. Sheathed in shimmering aluminum, a massive curved roof shelters and unites the compound’s series of two-story buildings. In section, the canopy forms a crescent moon,... 

Alcoa Features Aluminum Solutions for Building and Construction Industry at Greenbuild 2008

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Alcoa announced that it is featuring numerous examples of how green buildings start with Alcoa aluminum at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which starts today in Boston. The Alcoa booth (#126) provides an overview of the many aluminum products that help the building and construction industry make strides in reducing energy consumption and emissions in their projects. The Alcoa exhibit will feature a selection of buildings that have... 

Alcoa Features Aluminum Solutions for Building and Construction Industry at Greenbuild 2008

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Alcoa announced today that it is featuring numerous examples of how green buildings start with Alcoa aluminum at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which starts today in Boston. The Alcoa booth (#126) provides an overview of the many aluminum products that help the building and construction industry make strides in reducing energy consumption and emissions in their projects. The Alcoa exhibit will feature a selection of buildings that... 

Top Projects Showcased In Latest Brick Bulletin

Saturday, October 4th 2008

The new edition of Brick Bulletin is out – and it features some astounding projects from around the world. Each story dramatically demonstrates the scope of brick and the qualities that have for so long made it a favourite among architects, developers and the public. Among the case studies, there is an eye-catching spatial housing complex in Tokyo, an Australian nursing complex clad in ‘timber’ planks, and a wine factory built by robot bricklayers.... 

KerfGreen from Kerfkore Company Qualifies for LEED Credits and Makes Radius Work Fast and Precise

Saturday, July 19th 2008

Kerfkore Company, a manufacturer of patented bendable substrates and panel products, now offers KerfGreen, an environmentally friendly version of Kerfkore with a green NAF (no added formaldehyde) core. KerfGreen qualifies for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits. It is ideally suited for doing fast and accurate radius work and for production environments where repetitive products are manufactured. KerfGreen is a nominal 4′...