Why the merits of the Heron Tower are so blindlingly obvious
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The proposed Heron Tower at 110 Bishopsgate in London, England, will offer a significant number of benefits. Its design makes efficient use of the small footprint, and attention has been given to ensuring that the design creates the best possible internal climate.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2001
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The build-high brigade is set for a drubbing in the City of London
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The debate about the construction of tall buildings in London, England, is discussed. It is likely that tall buildings will not be permitted in the City of London, leading to a net fall in the density of occupation.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2001
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Rewriting the book of terrorism- a death sentence on skyscrapers
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Two preliminary reports on 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in United States have provided a number of insights into the potential terrorist risks in the future. The attack is described to be the most ambitious attack ever contemplated by a terrorist group, which have costed around 500,000 US dollars and having an economic impact of US $95 billion.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2004
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