Sky Sraper building Tops ten

Saturday, January 8, 2011 by xcodex



The sky scraper building was very good to see.As the world’s population continues to skyrocket and cities strain under the increased demand for resources, skyscraper farms offer an inspired approach towards creating sustainable vertical density. One of three finalists in this year’s Evolo Skyscraper Competition Eric Vergne’s Dystopian Farm project envisions a future New York City interspersed with elegantly spiraling biomorphic structures that will harness cutting-edge technology to provide the city with its own self-sustaining food source.hot news

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Taipei city skyline with river and famous landmark of skyscraper in day.

Monday, December 20, 2010 by xcodex

Taipei city skyline with river and famous
Download royalty free city skyscrapers taipei city skyline with famous distant city skyline behind green park with reflections in river. Stock photo of taipei landmark - beautiful landmark of taipei city taipei landmark stock photo 3470992 - beautiful landmark of taipei city the famous skyscraper 101 building taipei, skyline, landmark, office, modern, day, downtown, dramatic. Taipei map, population,

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First Green Skyscraper New York City's

Saturday, December 18, 2010 by xcodex

The pages of Cosmopolitan, The Oprah Magazine, Marie Claire, Redbook, Seventeen, and Harper's Bazaar are filled with changing fashions. But when it comes to the New York
 First Green Skyscraper New York City's

skyscraper where these magazines are published, Hearst Tower, green is always the new black. Designed by leading British architect Sir Norman Foster, Hearst Tower was the first green office building in New York City to receive a Gold Rating under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by the United States Green Building Council.

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Landmark city skyscraper

Friday, December 17, 2010 by xcodex

Landmark city skyscraper PROPOSALS to build an £80m development including a 100 metre skyscraper in the Dublin docklands area met with mixed reaction from Dublin city councillors. PROPOSALS to build an £80m development including a 100 metre skyscraper in the Dublin docklands area met with mixed reaction from Dublin city councillors.

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New York City Skyscrapers - Tourist Attractions In New York City

Thursday, December 16, 2010 by xcodex

The Empire State Building

New York's famous Empire State Building, a New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan.
Located on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet (320 meters) above the city's bustling streets, the Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade.
Since the Observatory opened to the public in 1931, almost 110 million visitors have thrilled to the awe-inspiring vision of the city beneath them.
The Empire State Building

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The 2009 Emporis Skyscraper Awards.

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Celebrating our 10th Anniversary.

The Emporis Skyscraper Award is the world's most renowned prize for high-rise architecture. It is awarded annually to new buildings at least 100 meters in height that show outstanding architectural design and functionality.

Each year, a distinguished panel of senior editors select three projects for Gold, Silver and Bronze recognition.

Our 2009 Gold Award Winner:

Aqua - Chicago, Illinois, USA

See More Photos of Aqua
2009 Silver Award Winner

2009 Bronze Award Winner

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‘Antilia’ Residence in Mumbai sky scraper

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'Antilia' Residence design by Perkins + Will Located
‘Antilia’ Residence in Mumbai sky scraper
totally sky scraper The ‘Antilia’ Residence designed by Perkins + Will Located on Altamount Road in South Mumbai, India, the 400,000 sq ft residence rests on a plot of only 4,532 sq ft. At around 60 storeys in height, the ‘Antilia‘ (allegedly named after a mythical island in the Atlantic) only boasts 27 storeys of livable space, the rest retained for attractions and parking for over 160 vehicles.

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