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Publication announcement – Reduce CO2 from buildings with technology to zero emissions
Research article developed from Holcim Forum workshop on “Reduce CO2 from buildings with technology to zero emissions” published in “Sustainable Cities and Society”
A research paper that extends the discussion of the workshop “Reduce CO2 from buildings with technology to zero emissions” from the 3rd International Holcim Forum has been published. The three-day conference was conducted at the Universidad Iberoamericana in April 2010 in Mexico City, where some 270 participants from 39 countries examined new approaches to “Re-inventing Construction”.
Zurich, Switzerland – May 19, 2012

Book announcement - Machen! – Die Deutschen Gewinner der Holcim Awards 2011/2012
Special Holcim Awards 2011/12 publication featuring winning projects by German architects, planners and engineers
Machen! – Die Deutschen Gewinner der Holcim Awards 2011/2012 is a new publication of the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction which brings to life the six Holcim Awards 2011/12 prize-winning projects with were submitted by authors from Germany and that are located on three continents. Written by Jeanette Kunsman and edited by Ilka and Andreas Ruby, the evocative text and informative illustrations document a broad variety of responses to the global need for sustainable construction and highlight in particular their contributions to enhance the quality of life. Available in German only.
Zurich / Switzerland – April 25, 2012

Integrated solutions in Burkina Faso, Brazil and Germany win top awards in sustainable construction
Pinnacle of third USD 2 million Global Holcim Awards competition
A school project in Gando, Burkina Faso, a multifunctional community center in São Paulo, Brazil, and an urban renewal plan in Berlin, Germany are the winners of the Global Holcim Awards for 2012. These leading sustainable construction projects were selected from 15 finalist submissions by a jury of independent experts led by Enrique Norten. The finalists were the regional Holcim Awards 2011 winning projects that had been selected from more than 6,000 entries in 146 countries.
Zurich/Switzerland - March 29, 2012
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    Machen! – Die Deutschen Gewinner der Holcim Awards 2011/2012
April 2012
Machen! – Die Deutschen Gewinner der Holcim Awards 2011/2012 is a new publication of the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction which brings to life the six Holcim Awards 2011/12 prize-winning projects with were submitted by authors from Germany and that are located on three continents. Available in German only.
Machen! – Die Deutschen Gewinner der Holcim Awards 2011/2012 (flip-book)
Machen! – Die Deutschen Gewinner der Holcim Awards 2011/2012 (PDF, 7MB)
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 Foundations 13 – And the winners are …
December 2011
Foundations 13 is dedicated to the groundbreaking projects showcased in the regional Holcim Awards 2011 presentations. From some 6,000 submissions, the best were celebrated at five two-day events held in Casablanca, Milan, Buenos Aires, Washington D.C. and Singapore.
Foundations 13 - online version (flip-book)
Foundations 13 - high resolution (PDF, 8.4MB)
Foundations 13 - low resolution (PDF, 3.4MB)
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A step towards sustainable development:
“Producing cement in the desert” is a new publication that tells the story of how values of sustainability translated into reality at the Holcim Apasco cement plant project in Hermosillo, Mexico

Producing cement in the desert – Holcim Apasco plant in Hermosillo, Mexico - online version (flip-book)

Producing cement in the desert – Holcim Apasco plant in Hermosillo, Mexico (PDF, 6.2MB)
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Holcim Awards 2011 Asia Pacific
Images of all Holcim Awards Asia Pacific 2011 prize-winning projects and the ceremony in Singapore.
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Holcim Awards 2011 North America
Images of all Holcim Awards North America 2011 prize-winning projects and the ceremony in Washington, DC.
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Holcim Awards 2011 Latin America
Images of all Holcim Awards Latin America 2011 prize-winning projects and the ceremony in Buenos Aires.
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