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The report is particularly weary of the building activity in China, where 53 percent of the 124 skyscrapers under construction are due to be completed within the next six years. India also has 14 skyscrapers under construction, including billionaire Mukesh Ambani's own skyscraper in Mumbai - a 27-storey residence believed to be the world's most expensive home. But Asia is not alone in
building skyscrapers, Western Europe's tallest building will be London Bridge's Shard, currently under construction. It will be 1,017ft (310m) tall on completion. n
Civic Trust Awards shortlist
Civic Trust Award finalist Brockholes Visitor Centre by Adam Khan Architects
dates Feb-March 2012
The shortlist has been announced for the 2012 Civic Trust Awards. Fifty-two projects from a wide range of 306 national and international ventures have made the cut. The Civic Trust awards
scheme was established in 1959 to recognise the very best in architecture, urban design, planning, landscape, public realm and public art. Successful projects are recognised for making an outstanding contribution to the quality and appearance of the built environment and must be universally inclusive for all users, whilst offering a positive social,
cultural, environmental or economic benefit to the local community. All schemes featured on the
shortlist of winners will receive an award, commendation or community recognition at the 2012 Awards Ceremony, that will take place on Friday March 2nd, 2012 at The Hub in Edinburgh. Amongst the 2012 finalists are
The Iron Market in Port-au- Prince, Haiti by John McAslan & Partners, Brockholes Visitor Centre in Preston, Lancashire by Adam Khan Architects, and The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh by Gareth Hoskins Architects.
Thames airport considered
Foster + Partners, Halcrow and Volterra – the team behind proposals for the Thames Hub, which includes a new £20 billion, 150 million passenger estuary airport, a four track orbital rail line and utilities spine and a new Thames crossing and barrier - has welcomed reports that the government will be considering a Thames Estuary Airport when it launches its consultation on options for retaining the UK’s aviation hub status. Speaking on behalf of the
purification system. BSB promise that they
will be able to build similar buildings in less then 200 hours once workers are more at ease with using the pre-built materials. An impressive six-minute time-lapse video capturing the building’s staggering rate of construction had already received over two million hits on YouTube at the time of going to press.
team, Lord Foster of Foster + Partners, said: “We welcome reports that the government is considering the case for an estuary airport when it consults in March on options for retaining
Foster’s proposal for a Thames Estuary airport has already gained the support of London Mayor, Boris Johnson.
the UK’s aviation hub status. We are committed to working with government and wider industry stakeholders to put in place the transport connections Britain needs to encourage growth, job creation and trade with the rest of the world.” The Thames Hub vision,
which includes a comprehensive environmental management strategy, could be privately funded and built within 16 years. Estimations for the capital costs are: new estuary airport £20 billion; orbital rail £20 billion; barrier crossing and tidal power generation of green energy to power the airport £6 billion; and improving infrastructure £4 billion.
FEB 7-9 The Surface Design Show
surfacedesignshow.com THE BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE, LONDON The place to find the very latest surface solutions, this exhibition will showcase pioneering natural stone, wood, tiles, recyclable materials, metal, living materials, paint, illuminated surfaces and coatings that can be used as flooring, cladding, ceiling, wall coverings and more.
FEB 29-MAR 14
Solar Power Roadshow: Coping with the Cuts
solarpowerukevents.org
VARIOUS LOCATIONS Designed to reduce the uncertainty generated by the ongoing feed-in tariff adjustments, the Solar Power UK Roadshow will travel countrywide addressing the industry’s most pressing concerns. Solar Power UK’s roadshow speakers will clarify the situation and put forth the opportunities presented by the upcoming Green Deal and provide information and advice on how to continue to profit from the sun’s energy in 2012.
FEB 29-MARCH 1 The ARC Show
www.thearcshow.com THE BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE, LONDON The Architectural, Retail and Commercial Lighting show will inspire as well as highlight leading trends within the industry. Bringing together the entire spectrum of lighting disciplines it is a must see event.
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