american firm studio gang architects have designed the aqua tower in chicago. the building's sculptural form allows for views and solar shading. its vertical topography is defined by its outdoor terraces that gradually change plan over the length of the tower. when viewed obliquely the building transforms into a slender rectangle from a distance.
- ozlemceylan
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"Bamboo is the stuff of green dreams these days. Not only is it a winning combination of strong, lightweight and flexible; it also scores highly in the sustainable stakes, being super fast growing and easy to harvest locally in many parts of the world. What’s more, it is increasingly being lauded for its aesthetic qualities. None of this is news to any architect worth their salt – but one in particular, Vietnamese virtuoso Vo Trong Nghia, stands out for his exceptional bamboo designs."
- Bluesun 2600
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"Sustainability is like teenage sex. Everybody says they're doing it, very few people actually are doing it. Those that are doing it, are doing it badly" - Architect Andrew Maynard
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