China is a very populate country, proper urban design and construction is necessary to help it develop in a sustainable way. The concept of sustainability must be disseminated and practiced for urban construction. China however cannot rely on experiences of developed countries because of the higher population rate and building density and lesser availability of reusable energy source per square meter floor area. It is imperative to develop building technologies that are applicable to the economic conditions, various climate regions and residential customs while taking into consideration that sustainability of the occupants and owners.
Based on the given situation, China needs to develop standards for sustainable housing and urban construction, strengthen cooperation among researchers, designers and constructors to produce different phases of sustainable design and construction.
January 10th, 2010
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Urban living space is usually smaller than that of a full-fledged house in the suburbs. If you have a hand in the construction, try to give instructions to your builder to give you as much space as possible, especially in storage space. Another way to maximize your space is to choose your furniture carefully have a good idea of how much space your have and then base your furniture purchases on it, like the bed, couch, sofa bed, cabinets and closets, desks, tables, chairs, and others pieces of furniture. If possible, try to visualize what you want so you don’t buy too much stuff. Also, try to make as much space as possible by combining smaller spaces and taking out internal doors if possible and having temporary walls installed.
February 27th, 2009
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More and more neighborhoods are becoming extinct,victims of the current housing market crash. People who face eviction simply opt to abandon their homes way before the sheriff gets there to kick them out leaving unpaid bills and unhealthy homes that are often ransacked by vandals and stripped of their contents. Everything goes, the fixtures, wires, and even the pipes used in the plumbing, they are all stolen, stripped ungraciously form their place to be sold as scrap in what is fast becoming the worst economic conditions since the great depression.
January 30th, 2009
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People are hearing more of the word, “Green Development” and it is fast becoming the norm of the development industry. Greening the city is the best way to compensate for the shortcomings of past philosophies in development which took it’s toll on the urban environment.
Flash flooding with rainwater that overcame drainage systems, soil erosion and other disasters that would otherwise be non-existent should the environment and land have been considered when the land was being developed. Today, we have porous concrete for parking lots that allows rain water to seep into the soil underneath reducing wash out. Better water treatment and sewage systems and much more green technologies being built into cites as they are remade, ready for the next generation.
December 30th, 2008
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One sad effect of urbanization has been the increase in pollution and garbage problems. Of course, we are all aware of the detriment to our health city living can bring. For those who can’t take it, they’ve packed up their bags and moved back to the suburbs. But for those who have no choice but to stay put, there’s a growing movement to fight back and take part in beautifying the city. One way is through urban gardens. All over the country, communities have transformed vacant lots into beautiful gardens. Vegetable and flower gardens have replaced what were previously eye sores in the metro. Added benefits are that city folks now get to enjoy fresh, organic vegetables from their gardens. Moreover, urban gardens have fostered a sense of unity in the community, as well as provided a venue where young and old alike can have a productive social interaction.
September 29th, 2008
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Given the number of stunning, almost miraculous constructions going on in Dubai, it’s hard to single out one which outdoes others in its novelty, magnificence and uniqueness.
Construction:
According to Dynamic Constructions, only 90 workers will be needed on-site. Compare this to more then 2000 workers normally required to build this kind of structures, and you will know the difference. Building the center and floors separately, but at the same time will result in a lot more swift completion of the project.
Rotation:
This is what makes this skyscraper truly phenomenal. Each deck of this Dubai skyscraper can rotate independently, giving the skyscraper a new shape and a new dimension every moment, making the building a visual treat. These floors will be remote controlled with residents having the option to decide on the speed and direction of their liking. What’s more? Top five floors would be controlled through voice activated remote controls.
Wind Powered:
Wind energy is the power generated by wind through wind turbines. This process is clean and it doesn’t produce any type of air pollution. Dubai rotating skyscraper will have wind turbines placed within its structure. These turbines are capable of generating more energy then what is needed for expected energy consumption of skyscraper. Thus providing loads of energy back into Dubai energy grid.
August 14th, 2008
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Urban design is a combination of key architectural aspects coupled with urban planning. Urban design gives shape and form to city districts and metropolitan areas with the intent to articulate plans in four dimensions. Urban designers play a vital role in the development and redevelopment of cities. Collaboration with stakeholders plays a vital role in the implementation of any urban development program.
Urban construction or implementation of the urban design is vital because once implemented correctly, it creates successful places where people want to live, play and work. In this essence, urban design is part of economic planning because the city will be investing in the design and construction of the urban area with the expectation that it will draw in more people and investors.
June 2nd, 2008
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The Mexico City as we know today began as a rough sketch of an urban plan – attributed to Alonso de García Bravo, one of Hernán Cortés’ henchmen – incorporating the two main axes at 90 degrees to the central plaza, with the streets following a grid formation. The first ever constructions built on the vestiges of Aztec temples were fortress-like buildings that reflected the Spaniards’ fear of retribution after the massacre of the indigenous population. However, by the end of the 16th century, having them established their dominance; the Spaniards began building a more elaborate Plateresque construction, an ornamental style typical of the Spanish Renaissance.
March 25th, 2008
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Inspection is a very essential element of the construction process that Urban can provide with the utmost confidence. Our Construction Inspection Division offers a very wide array of services performed by talented long-time professionals. Having them provided with a construction inspection services for more than four decades for a variety of multi-million dollar projects; our Construction Inspection Division’s the No. 1 goal is “client satisfaction.” The Urban’s staff provides experienced, knowledgeable, and capable professional engineers, managers and inspectors necessary to realize a project’s goals in a timely and cost-effective manner while meeting the plan and specification requirements. In addition, our Construction Inspection professionals provide clients with an established system of checks and balances to monitor all the quality and timeliness of work in terms of plans, specifications, and standards.
March 5th, 2008
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