 |
|
Second Holcim Awards – Sustainable Construction 2008/2009
This new book presents inspiring examples of sustainable construction from every region of the world. It features in-depth behind-the-scenes essays showing the enthusiasm, care, and technical skill with which dedicated teams are envisioning and implementing sustainable construction for all 15 projects that qualified for the Global Holcim Awards 2009. Project descriptions of all 52 projects that received Awards, Acknowledgement or “Next Generation” prizes at five regional Holcim Awards ceremonies in 2008 are also included.
PDF copies of the four global winning projects Morocco (Gold), Vietnam (Silver), China (Bronze), and the USA (“Innovation”) will be available following each local hand-over ceremony.
 read more
|
 | | Sustainable construction - Holcim Awards 2005/2006
The book Sustainable construction – Holcim Awards 2005/2006 commemorates the first Holcim Awards competition. More than 3000 entries from 120 countries were submitted, and USD 2.1 million in prize money was awarded to 46 projects. The book is a contemporary snapshot of the global state of sustainable construction.
[ISBN 879-3-7266-0076-1]
 On the road to sustainability - collection of short contributions from international proponents of sustainable construction (PDF, 7.34MB)
- Five easy pieces, Marc Angélil and Cary Siress
- Baby steps and giant leaps, Klaus Töpfer
- The essence of sustainable construction, Yolanda Kakabadse
- Beyond dissipation and concentration, Hansjürg Leibundgut
- Urbanization of emerging economies, Ashok B Lall
- From basic needs to cultural values and local identity, Saïd Mouline
- An architectural fable, Donald Bates
Global Holcim Awards 2006 (PDF, 65.74MB)
Regional Holcim Awards 2005, Europe (PDF, 16.90MB)
Regional Holcim Awards 2005, North America (PDF, 18.94MB)
Regional Holcim Awards 2005, Latin America (PDF, 22.31MB)
Regional Holcim Awards 2005, Africa Middle East (PDF, 17.43MB)
Regional Holcim Awards 2005, Asia Pacific (PDF, 21.89MB)
Holcim Foundation - Activities and organization (PDF, 2.53MB)
|
 | | Sustainable construction - Holcim Awards 2005/2006 in Chinese
2005/2006大奖赛获奖的可持续建筑项目的技术介绍已经集结成册，由同济大学吴志强先生、李振宇先生和李翔宁先生编辑。该书可以让读者迅速浏览当代在可持续建筑方面的各种尝试和方法。它不仅对建筑师和建设领域的人士有启发，对更广泛领域的读者同样具有价值。读者可以在线 阅读本书的英文版。
Technical details on all Holcim Awards 2005/06 prize winners have been compiled into a book in Chinese, edited by Zhiqiang Wu, Zhenyu Li and Xiangning Li of Tongji University. The book provides a snapshot of contemporary approaches to sustainable construction, and appeals to and inspires architects and building professionals, as well as general audiences. [ISBN 978-7-112-09153-9] Sustainable construction - Chinese version (PDF, 22MB) |
Global Holcim Awards 2006 - All Finalists
Project overview booklets compiled by each project team for the 15 Holcim Awards (by country).
Argentina: “Green Roofs for Buenos Aires" (PDF, 543KB)
Brazil: “Minimum-Energy-School” Rio de Janeiro (PDF, 637KB)
Canada: “Greening the Infrastructure at Benny Farm”, Montréal (PDF, 664KB)
Canada: “Material Reduction: Efficient Fabric-Formed Concrete” (PDF, 949KB)
China: “Design for a Clan Settlement's Regeneration”, Hangzhou (PDF, 1.03MB)
Germany: “Main Station Stuttgart" (PDF, 451KB)
Italy: “Waterpower – Renewal Strategy for the Mulini Valley”, near Amalfi & Scala (PDF, 996KB)
Japan: “Air Suit – Housing Renovation”, Hiroshima (PDF, 3.65MB)
Morocco: “Socio-Economic Equipment in a Mountain Village”, Tamtarga (no booklet available)
Philippines: “Concrete Substrates for Accelerated Coral Restoration” (PDF, 821KB)
South Africa: “Caravan Site Upgrade”, Nieuwoudtville (PDF, KB)
South Africa: “Tsoga Environmental Center – Local Sustainability Catalyst”, Cape Town (PDF, 1.24MB)
Spain: “Metropol Parasol – Redevelopment of ‘Plaza de la Encarnación’”, Sevilla (PDF, 7.92MB)
USA: “The New Sustainable California Academy of Sciences”, San Francisco (PDF, 1.14MB)
Venezuela: “Upgrading San Rafael-Unido, Urban Integration Project”, Caracas (PDF, 292KB)
 |
 |
|