Sustainability
Winners of 2021 Emporis Skyscraper Award Announced
Out of a pool of more than 600 eligible skyscrapers, Emporis, the Germany-based provider of building and construction data, has announced 10 honorees for its 22nd annual Emporis Skyscraper Award,...
Stannah Breaks Ground for New Facility
Construction has started at the Andover Business Park, home to Stannah’s new 90,000 ft2 factory that will see production of the company’s stairlifts and platform lifts streamlined under one roof,...
Boston High Rise Features Include Touchless Elevator Access
Winthrop Center, a new, 691-foot tall mixed-use tower in Boston was recently honored with the Passive House Trailblazer award, and the structure’s 812,000 ft2 of office space will be the...
TKE’s IQC in Atlanta Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity
Through a green tariff and a partnership with energy supplier Cobb Electric Membership Corp., TK Elevator (TKE) has achieved 100% renewable electricity at its Innovation and Qualification Center (IQC) in...
Plans submitted for Melbourne CBD Skyscraper
London-based Wilkinson Eyre has submitted proposals for a 180-m tall skyscraper in Melbourne’s CBD that the design team says will transform a swathe of the area, Building Design reports. The...
Making an Impact
Wittur publishes inaugural Sustainability Report. submitted by Wittur The Wittur Group recently announced the publication of its 2020-21 Sustainability Report, its first report highlighting the company’s sustainability strategy and commitment...
E2 Forum to Focus on Integrating VT, Architecture and More
E2 Forum Frankfurt organizer Messe Frankfurt says the event, scheduled on September 21-22 at Congress Center of Messe Frankfurt (CMF), in Frankfurt, Germany, will offer a wealth of education and...
Technology Is Key
Your author talks about a strategic approach to better VT design to enhance sustainability. Of the 17 United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, three are very prominent and relevant to the...
31-Story CLT, Sustainable Hotel to Take Shape in Adelaide
Due to open in 2024, a 31-story cross-laminated timber (CLT) and steel sustainable hotel is planned by developer Thrive Construct at 187 Victoria Square in Adelaide, Australia, the Council on...
31-Elevator TKE Installation Boasts High-Tech Features
TK Elevator (TKE) announced completion of a 31-elevator system serving Midtown Union in Atlanta, a development that includes an office tower, the Mira at Midtown residential tower and the Kimpton...
