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Futuristic Antarctic Research System is a modular shelter for modern-day nomads

January 7, 2015January 7, 2015 Foamboards

These futuristic mobile pods were designed to provide optimal living and working conditions for researchers exploring the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth: Antarctica. Henry Mckenzie teamed up with his colleague Artur Kupriichuk and came up with a design for his master thesis, which envisions a modular shelter for modern-day nomads who live and work in one of the most extreme climates on the planet.

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Post tags: Antarctic research, antarctica, extreme places, futuristic home, green transportation, Henry Mckenzie, inflatable architecture, inflatable home, mobile homes, mobile pods, research station, scientific research, student design, student work, transformable architecture

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The Denver Botanic Garden’s New Research Center Rises Like a Modern Pyramid in Colorado

November 27, 2014November 27, 2014 Foamboards

The Denver Botanic Garden’s new Science Pyramid is an iconic new symbol for the park that also fosters conservation and research. The sustainable pyramid structure was created by Burkett Design and fuses architecture with the surrounding nature landscape. The beautiful peaked building emulates the mountains of the region, while providing a sprawling new center for visitors and researchers to enjoy.

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Post tags: “solar energy”, colorado, Colorado Rockies, Denver Botanic Garden, eco design, green design, passive design, pyramid architecture, Science Pyramid, skylights, sustainable design

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Architectural Management: International Research and Practice

November 15, 2013November 15, 2013 Foamboards

Architectural Management represents the state of the art of research and practice in the field and includes contributions from leading international figures. The book looks back at over a decade of research into architectural management, considers the present challenges and opportunities, and looks to the future. You’ll find a review of earlier work and developments as well as a focus on new research areas. The book is divided into six sections representing topical themes, each section contains two research-based chapters and one practical case study. Case studies are from six European countries – Belgium, Denmark, Finland, The Netherlands, Norway, and the UK.

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