Comments on: RUSSIA TOWER – World’s largest naturally ventilated building http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:17:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Inhabitat » Civil Court for Madrid from Zaha Hadidhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-77368 Inhabitat » Civil Court for Madrid from Zaha Hadid Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:46:15 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-77368 [...] abstract understanding based on the architect’s website, but it sounds like heating, cooling and ventilation will all be moderated and control through this intelligent façade. On the roof, these metal panels [...] [...] abstract understanding based on the architect’s website, but it sounds like heating, cooling and ventilation will all be moderated and control through this intelligent façade. On the roof, these metal panels [...]

]]> By: Design Shrine | blog wunderlusthttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-77178 Design Shrine | blog wunderlust Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:26:16 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-77178 [...] modern | VW shows the way forward | Architecture Foundation scraps Zaha designed headquarters | the world’s tallest naturally ventilated building planned for Russia | You may require some therapy after seeing these images of apartments in Hong [...] [...] modern | VW shows the way forward | Architecture Foundation scraps Zaha designed headquarters | the world’s tallest naturally ventilated building planned for Russia | You may require some therapy after seeing these images of apartments in Hong [...]

]]> By: Inhabitat » Indelibly Green Danish Kitchen Designs Hit New Yorkhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-77112 Inhabitat » Indelibly Green Danish Kitchen Designs Hit New York Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:45:44 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-77112 [...] oil and soap finishes use renewable plant materials which are easy on the environment as well as indoor air quality. As the pieces age, owners can embrace the seasoned appearance or renew the look with light sanding [...] [...] oil and soap finishes use renewable plant materials which are easy on the environment as well as indoor air quality. As the pieces age, owners can embrace the seasoned appearance or renew the look with light sanding [...]

]]> By: Wild Eggs » Blog Archive » Freemason Pyramids Rising Around The Worldhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-76930 Wild Eggs » Blog Archive » Freemason Pyramids Rising Around The World Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:06:32 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-76930 [...] pyramids here. Bookmark It « The Red Pill Project » 2008 Wellcome [...] [...] pyramids here. Bookmark It « The Red Pill Project » 2008 Wellcome [...]

]]> By: Russia Tower « Russia, Today and Yesterdayhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-76271 Russia Tower « Russia, Today and Yesterday Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:04:54 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-76271 [...] February 27, 2008 · No Comments “What is going on with all these gigantic spiky eco towers popping up all over Russia and the former Soviet Union?” asks inhabitat   [...] [...] February 27, 2008 · No Comments “What is going on with all these gigantic spiky eco towers popping up all over Russia and the former Soviet Union?” asks inhabitat   [...]

]]> By: Russia Tower / Buscando algo más que altura. » Plataforma Arquitecturahttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-75883 Russia Tower / Buscando algo más que altura. » Plataforma Arquitectura Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:28:51 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-75883 [...] circuito arquitectónico. En este caso particular, volvemos a Rusia con el edificio que será el más alto de Europa y el segundo más grande del mundo después de Burj [...] [...] circuito arquitectónico. En este caso particular, volvemos a Rusia con el edificio que será el más alto de Europa y el segundo más grande del mundo después de Burj [...]

]]> By: Mariannahttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-75333 Marianna Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:25:47 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-75333 Huon, you read my mind! I took one look at this thing and thought about the Ryugyong hotel. That thing in Pyongyang is just freaking frightening. And so is this one...I guess there's something about harsh, triangle shaped buildings. *shudder* Huon, you read my mind! I took one look at this thing and thought about the Ryugyong hotel. That thing in Pyongyang is just freaking frightening. And so is this one…I guess there’s something about harsh, triangle shaped buildings. *shudder*

]]> By: xilanganhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-74664 xilangan Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:15:14 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-74664 a christmas tree huh...yawn. too boring. a christmas tree huh…yawn. too boring.

]]> By: Huonhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-74525 Huon Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:52:26 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-74525 This has a remarkable similarity to the world most ugly building, the Ryugyong hotel. Check it out.Here is the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_HotelJust copy paste it into your browser if the hyperlink doesn't work. This has a remarkable similarity to the world most ugly building, the Ryugyong hotel.
Check it out.

Here is the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel

Just copy paste it into your browser if the hyperlink doesn’t work.

]]> By: Marc Josephhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-74358 Marc Joseph Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:02:25 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-74358 These designs of really tall buildings with wide bases are kind of scary from an aesthetic standpoint. It reminds me of the abandoned PyongYang hotel and I have a feeling that these simplistic yet oddly scaled structures will be eyesores on the European Skylines. I think that Russia is adopting this typology of building to keep with their tradition of iconic, almost ominous looking, structures (see Palace of the Soviets).The dilemma I see here is this: To design taller buildings, the bases need to have a certain mass to anchor the structure. Yet is the pursuit of height worth this ugly bloated prerequisite? These designs of really tall buildings with wide bases are kind of scary from an aesthetic standpoint. It reminds me of the abandoned PyongYang hotel and I have a feeling that these simplistic yet oddly scaled structures will be eyesores on the European Skylines. I think that Russia is adopting this typology of building to keep with their tradition of iconic, almost ominous looking, structures (see Palace of the Soviets).

The dilemma I see here is this: To design taller buildings, the bases need to have a certain mass to anchor the structure. Yet is the pursuit of height worth this ugly bloated prerequisite?

]]> By: Brendan Crainhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-74336 Brendan Crain Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:35:33 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-74336 NormFo is out of control with these megaprojects... NormFo is out of control with these megaprojects…

]]> By: Andrewhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-74297 Andrew Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:43:53 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-74297 Isn't the height of Taipei 101 to the spire around 508 - 509.2m? The article seems to imply that both Taipei 101 is taller which is not the case. Just thought I'd mention it. :) Isn’t the height of Taipei 101 to the spire around 508 – 509.2m? The article seems to imply that both Taipei 101 is taller which is not the case. Just thought I’d mention it. :)

]]> By: k-shttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/comment-page-1/#comment-74285 k-s Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:40:02 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/27/russia-tower-worlds-largest-naturally-ventilated-building/#comment-74285 Upon reaching its final height of 612.2 m (2,009 ft), it will be the tallest building in Europe and the second tallest in the world, after the Burj Dubai, which is scheduled to open in 2009 at an estimated height of 818 m (2,684 ft).Taipei 101: Spire — 509.2 m (1,670.60 ft) Russia Tower : 612.2 m (2,009 ft) Upon reaching its final height of 612.2 m (2,009 ft), it will be the tallest building in Europe and the second tallest in the world, after the Burj Dubai, which is scheduled to open in 2009 at an estimated height of 818 m (2,684 ft).

Taipei 101: Spire — 509.2 m (1,670.60 ft)
Russia Tower : 612.2 m (2,009 ft)

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