Urban Constructions

Construction Bank Assists Shanghai Urban Construction

CHINA, Jul 10, 2002 (AsiaPort via COMTEX) — Lately, The China Construction Bank Shanghai Branch completed smoothly the control over the investment on the construction of Pearl Elevated Light railway, meanwhile, Shanghai Branch also capitalizes its own advantage to provide whole set of quality service for the Shanghai-Pudong Bridge, which I think would surpass the New River Gorge after the completion of the construction. Up to now, The China Construction Bank Shanghai Branch rendered loan of 40 billion yuan for Shanghai urban construction, managed. 

December 20th, 2009 Posted by Allan | Information | no comments

Dubai’s Longest Acrylic Tunnel (Part 2)

Water depth would have to be around six meters. The bay will be closed to stop tides from coming to; this would keep the water fresh. The width of the tunnel will be around two to three meters.

There will be diving shows that can be viewed by the visitors and tourist from the tunnel. There will also be fishes, some fishes are owned by the project and there will also be a mermaid which will play as a major attraction.

Construction will start around October of 2008 on the island of Antarctica and will go on for eighteen months.

September 28th, 2009 Posted by Allan | Information | no comments

Dubai’s Longest Acrylic Tunnel (Part 1)

Dubai’s Pearl Farm located on an artificial island called “Pearls of Dubai”. Tourists and visitors will be able to have a view life under the sea and feel like they are pearl diver themselves. An acrylic tunnel, as planned, will be built under the sea near a pearling marina that will let them experience real to life pearling experience. The tunnels and building basement would have to be best created in a dry area. To do so, dams will be built around that planned area for the tunnels and building basements, then extract water from the dams. Or instead of making use of dams, temporary sheet pile walls then pump water out.

August 26th, 2009 Posted by Allan | Information | no comments

Greening the Urban Landscape

Many people have jumped onto the green revolution of today yet many fail to realize they have been on it for quite sometime. Why, psychologists are saying that environmental factors can induce thrifty behavior even with that very person not knowing about it. Continuing, many new development projects are being made green from the bottom up, allowing them to be sustainable from the start. Existing homes are also getting silently greened with more efficient technology, replacing older appliances and other gadgets in and around the house lessening the demand for electricity, one of our most polluting needs. Trees are becoming part of the urban lanscape more now than ever, helping us keep cooler and giving us shade during those long walks.

July 17th, 2009 Posted by Allan | Information | no comments

Recycled Cellulose Insulation – Works Best as Virgin Pulp

Cellulose wall insulation has long been an option for those who seek cheap and efficent insulation for their homes but a move to get more recycled paper for use in such building processes are proving to be equal if not better than virgin pulp. Yesterday’s newspaper is collected and shredded that is then treated with some anti fungal and insecticides to discourage invasion by pests and termites. They are then mixed with water to form a self-packing material that is blown into walls as they are closed making sure they are evenly spread and that they get into all nooks and crannies to prevent heat loss. Cellulose insulation is as good as other materials, and it is way cheaper than more exotic materials so why spend more for something that works well enough for years.

June 17th, 2009 Posted by Allan | Information | no comments

The Return to Mud Homes

Impacted mud homes are springing up all over the place, due mainly to cost but they started out as novelties, reminiscent of Mexican buildings that comes in many bright colors. In today’s world of modern steel and glass structures, earthen structures are making a comeback due to one very good reason, cost. Mixed in with modern plumbing and electrical fixtures, they are better in insulating us from the harsh outside weather, lessening the need for climate control. There is one trade-off though, imagine a home made of mud and some straw for stability and you’d get the picture. But compared to traditional homes, they are better equipped to handle the extreme weather than wood or cinder block structures.

May 17th, 2009 Posted by Allan | Information | no comments

Mortgage Defaults at Extreme Levels

Mortgage levels are at an ever high level of 1.5 million, an unprecedented number never before seen. But some analysts are saying these defaults are strategic, scheduled to take advantage of assistance programs being offered by the government. From tax discounts of up to $8,000, or the elimination of the mortgage cancellation tax, it all helps to get people into homes even in this financial crisis. The figures however are only for the first half of the current year, and with more defaults expected to come uncertainty is the only certainty in this recession wrecked world. For those who may be thinking of buying new homes, mortgage rates are at their lowest, making homes more accessible to more people.

April 17th, 2009 Posted by Allan | Information | no comments

Wood Framing – The Comeback

Most homes are made of either cinder block, leaving you with cemented walls and surroundings that can be quite harsh. There is however a growing interest in an older traditional building material, wood. Wood used to be he material of choice due to it’s beauty and ease of use, capable of being shaped, cut and even bent when needed. But technology has progressed so far that it was fast replaced by steel and concrete, besides environmentalists say the wood we use is so much that it isn’t sustainable, much to the delight of the many steel and cement factories. Well guess what, the economy is on the rocks and concrete and steel are way costlier than wood. Another point, the forests we have cut have grown back leaving us with a huge surplus of wood as if waiting to re-take the throne as the building material of choice. In most US states, Wooden framed buildings are restricted to a level of five floors, so most homeowners who opt to have this natural material instead of cement and steel are in for a smooth ride.

March 17th, 2009 Posted by Allan | Information | no comments

Maximizing the space you get

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 Posted by Sherill | General, Information | no comments

Urban Green

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.