10 architectural wonders 2006

Business Week's choice, diverse architectures, focuses on the ability to apply revolutionary technology, towards sustainability and environmental friendliness.

Hearst Tower (USA)

This 46-storey building is the headquarters of the Hearst Media Group and is the first ' green ' (environmentally friendly) building in New York City. Utilizing artificial light and natural gas, the building reduces 22% of the electricity used as well as the amount of CO2 released into the environment.

(Photo: a-architect)

Davis Alpine House (UK)

Located in the heart of the Kew Gardens complex, the premier botanical research center in the UK, Davis Alpine House is an ultra-modern architecture using ' smart ' technology: closed-air ventilation when it rains, underground pathways cool the air to the outside .

Apple Gallery in New York (USA)

Gallery of Apple products at Fifth Avenue, New York City is an extremely unique design: a cube of 10 meters high glass, with a cylindrical staircase with glass to bring customers downstairs. bottom row.

Glenn Villa (USA)

People with Steven Glenn, a 230m ² mansion, can self-supply water and electricity. Dubbed the 'greenest house in the world', Glenn Villa is the first apartment in the US to be certified as ' platinum ' according to the LEED rating system (leadership in environmental and energy design). American Green Construction co.

Dong Hai Bridge (China)

Stretching over 32km, Dong Hai suspension bridge with six lanes, connecting Shanghai with Duong Son island (will become the largest container port in the world), currently holds the record as the longest sea crossing bridge in the world. The cost for this bridge also reached a record: 1.2 billion USD.

Dong Hai Bridge (Photo: Business Week, TTO)

Senedd Building (Wales)

The Senedd Building, Wales' new parliament house, has a lot of special features: built from recycled materials and using natural ventilation, so it has very high durability. Located on the shores of Cardiff Bay, the glass wall system demonstrates the transparency of the legislative system.

San Francisco Federal Building (USA)

The first office building in the US west coast area does not use air conditioning. Ceiling garden system, open staircase is designed with the aim of promoting interaction among employees, creating a healthy office environment.

Big Dig House Villa (USA)

At first glance, Big Dig House is no different from flashy modernist villas. However, the special feature is the house built from scrap of infrastructure projects in the city of Boston, Massachusetts.

(Photo: Singlespeeddesign)

Wembley Stadium (England)

With 90,000 seats, the new Wembley stadium, replacing the old yard built in 1924, is one of the largest 'football theaters' in the world. The dome of the stadium up to 133m high and 315m wide, is the longest dome roof system in the world, and allows architectural enthusiasts to observe from all directions in London, the capital of England.

(Photo: Business Week)

Janelia Farm Research Center (USA)

The Janelia Farm complex in Ashburn, Virginia is a scientific research center of up to 70,600 square meters, which is considered the ' paradise ' of researchers. Janelia Farm has a laboratory with a width of up to 300m, if placed straight is equivalent to an 85-storey tower.

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