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Leading architect and pioneer in eco-construction, Philippe Madec designs a wine cellar built from raw earth and untreated solid wood, pushing the boundaries on current environmentally responsible architectural practices. This creation fulfils architectural commitments to greater environmental responsibility based on three pillars: the economy, the environment and society.

The largest water sports institute in Southeast Asia - the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) in Goa is a bold and iconic addition to Goa's public architectural landscape. Articulated through M:OFA Studios the built form is a seamless fusion of intuitive and parametric design processes deeply rooted in local culture. 

Based on a seamless connect between man-made structure and topography, Franc Silvestre Arquitectos has built a beautiful abode perched on a precipice overlooking the Iberian sea in Alicante, south of Spain. Click the link to read more...

Considered ahead of its time even in the 1960s, when it was first built, the Palazzo Campari building, Milan is today a refurbished modern wrap, delineating its advanced features as obsolete… Click the link to read more…

Healing necessitates an innately comforting environment - the new Maggie's Cancer Centre provides just that and more. Check out the story and leave us your views...

The new rehearsal building for the Oper am Rhein ballet company in Düsseldorf blends simple form with experiential ambience. Check it out and leave us your views…

What solutions can architecture offer to those segments of the global population that currently has no access to a well-designed environment? Check out the ongoing exhibition at Bengaluru that tugs at some crucial issues and leave us your views…

Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 is a new purpose-built mega terminal, which is designed to replace the older, low-cost terminal at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The Hummel LNG Hybrid barge is the world's first environmentally friendly hybrid liquified natural gas (LNG) barge built by Becker Marine Systems. The vessel is a floating power plant providing clean and efficient cold ironing power to cruise ships. It also acts as a backup power bank to the local electric and power grid.

The Commitment (C) Class liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered combination container Roll-On/Roll-Off (ConRo) ships are being built by VT Halter Marine for Crowley Maritime Corporation's liner services group. Crowley signed a contract with VT Halter Marine, a subsidiary of VT Systems, for two vessels of the new Commitment (C) Class in November 2013.

The JetBlue Terminal or Terminal 5 of John F Kennedy Airport is one of the first terminals in US to be built after 9/11. The terminal was officially opened in October 2008 and is primarily used by JetBlue Airways, which is popularly known as New York's hometown airlines.

Global Tech I (GTI) is a 400MW offshore wind farm being built in the North Sea in Germany. It is situated in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), 180km away from the Bremerhaven Emden in the north-west.

Mildura Solar Power Station is a concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) project being built in Carwrap, south of Mildura in the state of Victoria, Australia. The project will use high performance solar cells used to power satellites. The plant was proposed to have an installed capacity of 100MW initially to reduce the annual greenhouse gas emissions by 396,000t.

3D CAD Models to 2D Drawings: Learn the benefits of 2D drawings in building construction industry and also know how it will help you to improve productivity.

Especially in the current green architecture trend , more and more common materials are preferred by investors and architects. Besides the concrete, iron and steel buildings, bamboo, bamboo and hammock buildings bring a unique and bold beauty, which is a combination of traditional language and modern design. It is one of the hardest, most versatile and most sustainable bamboo species. Therefore, the constructions are built from extremely solid and long life spans of over 50 years .

Orchestrating evocative atmospheres with concealed lights, the tranquil Ahn Luh Guantang Resort and Residence in Chengdu, Sichuan spotlights #PROL's flair to craft a magical ambience while showcasing local architectural charm.