Harnessing the sun and the sea
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The Seawater Greenhouse, Tenerife, Canary Islands, has been awarded the Design Museum's Design Sense award. The building has been constructed on a lightweight steel frame which was prefabricated in the UK, it is clad in polythene. Both materials are recyclable. The design, by Light Works, tries to incorporate sustainable features in the building yet keeping in sympathy with the surrounding nature. The Seawater Greenhouse uses sunshine and seawater to make cool air and fresh water. Seawater is converted into freshwater by a solar-powered condenser.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1999
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Structuring a business
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The Thames Court building has been designed to incorporate both a corporate headquarters and a banking facility. The front of the building consists of wall of glass separated by a number of steel columns. Steel is also used in the building for lifts, landings and stairways. Limestone is used for the stonework. The 30,000 m2 building had to include deep floor plans to allow space for dealers to work. There are seven floors. Architects Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (London) ensured the building has excellent views of the Thames river.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1999
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