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New Passivhaus leisure centre by GT3 Architects will reduce energy costs by 60%
by Tom Walker | 22 Jul 2021
Planning approval has been granted to what is set to become one of the first Passivhaus-certified leisure buildings in the world. The new Spelthorne Leisure Centre in Staines, Surrey – which will be owned by Spelthorne Borough Council – has been designed by GT3 Architects and Passivhaus specialists Gale and Snowden. With sustainability and wellbeing at its core, the building will be optimised to reduce energy in use by up
World’s first energy-positive hotel and spa to be completed with interiors by Space Copenhagen
by Megan Whitby | 03 Nov 2020
Svart, the world’s first energy-positive hotel, has appointed award-winning Danish designers Space Copenhagen to lead the property’s interior design. Designed by the Norwegian architect firm Snøhetta, Svart will be located in Arctic Norway at the base of the Svartisen glacier and will house an indoor-outdoor spa – designed by spa and wellness consultant Felicity Leahy, as well as four restaurants, an education centre and a design laboratory. The glass-fronted, circular
World’s first energy-positive hotel to open north of the Arctic Circle in 2022
by Megan Whitby | 11 May 2020
The world’s first energy-positive hotel, called Svart, is due to open early in 2022. Designed by Snøhetta, the circular 99-room hotel will be situated on the Holandsfjorden fjord at the foot of the Svartisen glacier in Norway, raised up above the fjord on a wooden support structure. Developed by Miris, the hotel is located north of the Arctic Circle and is expected to use around 85 per cent less energy
Snøhetta's energy-positive, circular hotel to be built on a Norwegian fjord will open in 2022
by Stu Robarts | 17 Dec 2019
The Snøhetta -designed energy-positive hotel Svart, which will be situated on the Holandsfjorden fjord at the foot of the Svartisen glacier in Norway’s Meløy municipality, has been given an opening date of 2022. The concept, which was revealed in 2018, is still on course to be completed in 2021. Developed by Miris and designed to the Powerhouse standard, it is expected to use around 85 per cent less energy than
BIG's waste-to-energy ski slope opens in Copenhagen
by Stu Robarts | 07 Oct 2019
This weekend saw the opening of Bjarke Ingels Group's (BIG) ski slope-topped waste-to-energy plant, CopenHill. The 41,000sq m (441,000sq ft) power plant in Copenhagen, also known as Amager Bakke, is said to be the cleanest in the world, incinerating waste and cleaning the smoke created to produce electricity for around 30,000 households and central heating for 72,000 households. Uniquely, though, it also features a variety of recreation and leisure facilities
Harmonic Turbine Tidal Hotel to make waves with tidal energy focus in China
by Luke Cloherty | 10 Jul 2018
A new hotel designed by Margot Krasojevic will look to improve both China’s and the hotel industry’s outlooks on energy usage by harnessing tidal energy and reimagining what a hotel’s ethos on power is for both user and operator. “I have designed an alternative sustainable holiday experience. Studies have been published showing people are willing to forego excessive energy consumption experiences in order to support sustainable leisure breaks,” Krasojevic told
Steven Holl blames 'corruption in power' for construction industry's failure to embrace renewable energy in hard-hitting interview
by Kim Megson | 22 Mar 2018
Architect Steven Holl has blamed “a crisis of ignorance in high places” for a lack of progress in adopting environmental building practices, reserving particular ire for US president Donald Trump, who he predicted will be impeached. In a sweeping interview with CLADglobal, Holl argued that politicians through to developers, architects and contractors must do more to “get free from our dependence on non-renewable fuels” throughout the design and construction process.
Snøhetta unveil Arctic Circle's first energy-positive hotel concept
by Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2018
International architects Snøhetta have unveiled a concept design for the Arctic circle's first ever energy-positive hotel. Situated at the foot of the Svartisen glacier that runs through Meløy, northern Norway, the project, called Svart, will consume around 85 per cent less energy than a modern Norwegian hotel, and produce its own power. The design has been developed by Snøhetta in collaboration with sustainable tourism agency Arctic Adventure of Norway; engineering
Countdown begins for Astana architecture expo devoted to 'future energy'
by Kim Megson | 07 Jun 2017
The countdown has begun in earnest for the 2017 international architecture exposition in Astana, Kazakhstan. On 10 June, visitors will be able to explore the city’s futuristic new Expo City, which includes 28 buildings themed around the concept of ‘Future Energy’. Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) masterplanned the site and have designed several of the buildings. The 174 ha site features exhibition and cultural pavilions (118,620sq m); service
Asif Khan's UK pavilion for Astana Expo is a 'timeline of energy' soundtracked by Brian Eno
by Kim Megson | 31 Mar 2017
British architect Asif Khan has revealed the first visualisations of ‘We Are Energy’ – the UK pavilion he is designing for the 2017 International Exposition in Astana, Kazakhstan. The images reveal a domed tent-like space, surrounded on the outside by a 360 degree display screen. The 2,200sq m (23,600sq ft) pavilion, which is scheduled to be pre-built to shell and core by the Expo organisers, will be illuminated by electric
Lord’s becomes first British cricket ground to totally run on renewable energy
by Matthew Campelli | 07 Feb 2017
Lord’s Cricket Ground has become the first purpose-built cricket stadium in Britain to run on 100 per cent renewable energy. As part of the sustainability strategy devised by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) – the owner of Lord’s – the ground has met its 2020 emissions target already and reduced its electricity consumption by seven per cent since 2010. The ground’s new Warner Stand – which will be complete in April
Renovated Amsterdam ArenA to use repurposed car batteries as back-up energy system
by Matthew Campelli | 11 Jan 2017
Soeters Van Eldonk will oversee a “large-scale renovation project” of the Amsterdam ArenA, which will innovate with energy by using repurposed car batteries as a back-up system. The home to Ajax – the most famous and successful Dutch football team – will undergo its most ambitious revamp since it opened in 1996 as part of its Project ArenA 2020 strategy. Project ArenA 2020 will occur in three stages. The first
Week's top news: Patrik Schumacher faces backlash, OMA reveal Feyenoord stadium and designers create boat powered by human energy
by Kim Megson | 03 Dec 2016
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the announcement of the world’s best building to new projects for OMA, Foster + Partners and Eric Parry. Monday • Madrid’s historic Hall of Realms will be refurbished and transformed into an important art exhibition space by architects Foster + Partners and Rubio Arquitectura Read here. • The Kroenke Sports and Entertainment company has broken ground on
Human-powered gym boat on River Seine harnesses energy from passenger workouts
by Kim Megson | 30 Nov 2016
Parisian gym-goers could soon be powering scenic boat trips along the River Seine on a fitness vessel that harnesses energy from passengers’ workouts. The Paris Navigating Gym is the latest innovation from architects and researchers Carlo Ratti Associati. They have partnered with non-profit design group Terreform ONE, urban regeneration institute URBEM and fitness firm Technogym to develop the project. The boat – which has been designed in response to a
Astana Expo City architects win top AIA award for design innovation
by Kim Megson | 25 Oct 2016
A major leisure project has been honoured in the Stellar Design category at the American Institute of Architecture’s (AIA) annual celebration of innovation in architecture. The Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Innovation Awards honour designers and researchers who have created new practices and technologies to improve the construction and maintenance of buildings. Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture won the design prize for their masterplan of Astana Expo City 2017,
Energy-generating flooring launches in the US as Pavegen’s global expansion continues
by Kim Megson | 19 Sep 2016
Pavegen, the British clean-tech company, has launched an innovative flooring system that creates energy from footsteps. The technology, called V3, was unveiled in New York today (19 September) by the company and London mayor Sadiq Khan, who is in the US on a trade mission. The multi-functional paving provides multiple options to integrate renewable energy production into urban spaces. According to Pavegen, the technology has implications across sectors, including sport,
EDF Energy receives approval for Sizewell B visitor centre plans
by Pete Hayman | 17 Jul 2012
Image: It is hoped the centre will open in October A temporary new visitor facility is to be established at Sizewell B nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast after EDF Energy received planning approval for the project. Parsons Brinckerhoff are behind the design of the £500,000 centre, which will operate for four years until a permanent replacement can be developed at the site near Leiston. An existing mobile cabin
EDF Energy announces plans for Sizewell B visitor centre
by Pete Hayman | 17 May 2012
Image: The new visitor centre is to open this summer UK energy supplier EDF Energy has submitted a planning application for the creation of a temporary new visitor centre at Sizewell B nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast. Suffolk Coastal District Council will be responsible for deciding the fate of the Parsons Brinckerhoff -designed project, with the Sizewell B visitor centre due to open towards the end of the
Kier provides Qatar venue energy system
by Pete Hayman | 26 Apr 2011
Kier Group has provided the solar energy system for a 500-seat 'model' stadium in Qatar, which has been built to show how sustainable technologies can be used in such projects. The zero-carbon venue has been designed by Arup Associates to illustrate how temperature and humidity levels can be controlled without requiring "vast amounts" of energy. Located on a sun farm outside the stadium, the solar panel system will supply the
RBC approves crematorium energy plans
by Pete Hayman | 08 Feb 2011
Redditch Borough Council (RBC) is to proceed with plans to reuse energy from the town's crematorium to heat the revamped Abbey Stadium Leisure Centre. Members of the full council approved the proposal at its meeting on 7 February, which will enable work to start on diverting waste heat into the complex. It is the first project of its kind in the UK and will see 100 per cent of the
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