 | Stabilized earth visitors’ center, Mapungubwe National Park, South AfricaHolcim Awards Acknowledgement 2008 Africa Middle East
The Mapungubwe Interpretation Center was completed in 2009 using latest developments in structural geometry along with an ancient construction technique, in order to implement a contemporary design, meant to house centuries-old artifacts.
Last updated: December 15, 2011
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 | Greening the Infrastructure at Benny Farm, Montreal, QC, Canada
Holcim Awards Gold 2005 North America
Global Holcim Awards Bronze 2006
The decade-long struggle to save historic Benny Farm from demolition is over. The subsidized green housing rehab project largely preserves the social quality, urban fabric and affordability of the neighborhood.
Last update: August 25, 2011
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 | Living with Lakes Centre for freshwater restoration and research, Sudbury, Canada
Holcim Awards Bronze 2008 North America
Recognition of the project in the Holcim Awards competition helped to secure funding. The building is now completed, will be LEED Platinum certified.
Last update: 29 June 2011
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 | Metropol Parasol, Seville, SpainHolcim Awards 2005 Bronze Europe Metropol Parasol has re-energized adjacent shops and eager queues of Sevillanos and tourists ascend the structure to enjoy stunning views of the city from a new perspective.Last updated: June 20, 2011 read more |
 | Five Scattered Houses, Ningbo, China
Holcim Awards Acknowledgement 2005 Asia Pacific
The series of five structures that reinterpret the traditional building culture were commissioned in 2004 and completed by 2008 in a 25 hectare park in the center of the Yinzhou New Town, Ningbo District.
Last update: June 16, 2011
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 | Post-earthquake reconstruction, San Lorenzo de Tarapacá, Chile
Holcim Awards Acknowledgement 2008 Latin America
A sustainable, efficient and durable approach to reconstruction has re-built the homes of 81 families following devastating earthquakes – while ensuring dignity and respect for the local heritage.
Last update: June 9, 2011
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 | Evergreen Brick Works heritage site revitalization, Toronto, CanadaHolcim Awards Acknowledgement 2008 North America Evergreen Brick Works is Canada’s first community environmental center and is designed to become LEED-Platinum certified – and was Headquarters in North America for UNEP’s World Environment Day celebrations in June 2011.
Last update: June 6, 2011 |
 | Low-cost school and home for HIV orphans, Rakai, Uganda
Holcim Awards Silver 2008 Africa Middle East
The first series of eight buildings are now completed including residential space for 50 orphans and a primary school catering to around 200 children.
Last updated: May 23, 2011
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 | Alternative Economy City, Rome, Italy
Holcim Awards Acknowledgement 2005 Europe
The project to create an Alternative Economy City was completed in 2007 and is the first place in Europe dedicated to fair trade, ethical finance, renewable energy sources, open communication, responsible tourism and resources recycling and reuse.
Last updated: April 28, 2011
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 | Design for a Clan Settlement's Regeneration, Hangzhou, China
Holcim Awards Gold 2005 Asia Pacific
Since the project received the Holcim Awards Gold 2005 for Asia Pacific, locals have started to undertake the detailed conservation and rehabilitation work for the single buildings and courtyards one-by-one.
Last update: April 26, 2011
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 | River remediation and urban development scheme, Fez, Morocco
Global Holcim Awards Gold 2009 and Holcim Awards Gold 2008 Africa Middle East
One of the three precincts of the scheme is nearing completion. Water quality in the River Fez is improving and the northern part of the river previously paved over has been uncovered.
Last update: March 20, 2011
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 | Library and Classroom Building, Langara College, Vancouver, Canada
Holcim Awards Acknowledgement 2005 North America
Completed in July 2007, the LEED-Gold certified Library and Classroom Building at Langara College, Vancouver creates a sustainable campus that promotes environmental responsibility to the student body and wider community.
Last updated: February 16, 2011
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 | School infrastructure from local resources, Vele and Vryheid, South Africa
Holcim Awards Acknowledgement 2008 Africa Middle East
Seven Fountains Primary School in South Africa has recently won an Award for Excellence from the South African Institute of Architects and the construction of Vele High School is progressing well towards completion in 2011.Last updated: December 30, 2010read more |
 | Coastal fog-harvesting tower, Huasco, Chile
Holcim Awards “Next Generation” 1st prize 2008 Latin America
A prototype at 1:10 of the full-scale project was completed in February 2010. More data collection and research will take place before full-scale production commences.
Last update: November 1, 2010
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 | Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain
Holcim Awards Acknowledgement 2005 Europe
All three pavilions of the project have now been completed in Madrid, and the concept for sustainable urban integration is currently on show at the Shanghai World Expo.
Last update: October 20, 2010
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 | Upgrading San Rafael-Unido, urban integration project, Caracas, Venezuela
Global Holcim Awards Gold 2006 and Holcim Awards Bronze 2005 Latin America
Stage one was completed in 2006/07 but most of the important sub-projects were suspended. Work recommenced in early 2009 thanks to patience, creativity and community support.
Last update: October 15, 2010
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 | Amphibious dwellings in informal settlements, Lagos, Nigeria
Holcim Awards “Next Generation” 1st prize 2008 Africa Middle East
A prototype structure has been completed and now functions as an amphibious medical clinic. The project will continue to grow as financial resources allow.
Last update: October 12, 2010
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 | New sustainable California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, USA
Holcim Awards Silver 2005 North America
The iconic new building opened in September 2008 and is the largest public LEED Platinum-rated building in the world, and the world’s greenest museum.
Last update: October 7, 2010
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 | Concrete substrates for accelerated coral restoration, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Holcim Awards Silver 2005 Asia Pacific
Funding challenges slow implementation – but field tests produce promising results, and the project was also featured at the Nobel Laureates exhibition and conference in Germany.
Last update: September 21, 2010
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 | Autonomous alpine shelter, Monte Rosa hut, Zermatt, Switzerland
Holcim Awards Bronze 2008 Europe
Construction of the building was completed in September 2009 and the New Monte Rosa Hut SAC opened to the public in March 2010.
Last update: September 9, 2010
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