Maravillas arquitectonica Mundial
World architectural wonders
20 St Mary Axe:
Edificio proyectado por Norman Foster en el principal distrito financiero de Londres. Es el segundo más alto de la ciudad con sus 180m de altura. Su forma pretende reducir los problemas con el viento y permite que casi todas las salas den hacia el exterior (sólo hay un 3% de espacios cerrados). Además establece una relación singular con su entorno urbano. Está pensado desde el punto de vista de la sostenibilidad creándose una doble piel de vidrio que permite la circulación del aire a su través. Está pensado para reducir el consumo de energía a la mitad respecto a otro rascacielos similar.
Building designed by Norman Foster in the main financial district of London. It is the second highest in the city with its 180m high. Its shape is intended to reduce the problems with the wind and allo
ws almost all the rooms are outward-looking (there are only 3% of enclosed spaces). It also establishes a unique relationship with their urban environment. It is designed from the perspective of sustainability by creating a double skin of glass that allows air to circulate through it. It is designed to reduce energy consumption by half compared to other similar skyscrapers.
ws almost all the rooms are outward-looking (there are only 3% of enclosed spaces). It also establishes a unique relationship with their urban environment. It is designed from the perspective of sustainability by creating a double skin of glass that allows air to circulate through it. It is designed to reduce energy consumption by half compared to other similar skyscrapers.Millau Viaduct
Viaducto Millau:
Situado en Francia, es el puente más alto del mundo. Se trata de otro proyecto de Foster y se construyó con tableros de acero que se apoyan en siete pilares de hormigón. La estructura pesa sobre 240.000toneladas. Debido a la prefabricación, en su construcción se tardó tres años
Located in France, is the highest bridge in the world. This is another project of Foster and was built with steel panels that are supported by seven concrete pillars. The structure weighs about 240,000 tons. Due to the prefabrication in construction took three years
Ciudad ecológica de Dongtan:
Pretende convertirse en modelo de planificación de futuras ciudades. Se localiza en una isla de China y se basa en la sostenibilidad medioambiental: sistemas de purificación de agua, energía renovable.
Dongtan Eco-City:
Seeks to become model of future city planning. It is located on an island of China and is based on environmental sustainability: water purification systems, renewable energy
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