Kreod pavilion launches in Greenwich

Kreod launches this week at the Greenwich Peninsular, London. In fact the Grand Launch takes place at 10.30 am on 18th September.

According to their website, Kreod is London's newest architectural landmark, an innovative architectural sculpture that is sustainable and organic in form.

The structure is created by Pavilion Architecture and is the brainchild of architect, Chun Qing Li. It is a sustainable, portable, demountable and multi-functional indoor or outdoor exhibition space in an organic form that is inspired by nature, resembling a seed. It celebrates new life and power of nature.

Find out more about this interesting space and forthcoming events by clicking here.

Photos By Ed Kingsford

A crystal ball for FIFA 2022 World Cup

Building up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar has announced its plans to construct a gigantic shimmering crystal ball that will host a sports museum and shopping centre.

It was conceived by Danijel Koletić, owner of Apriori Communications,  and was designed by architects Vedran Pedišić (SANGRAD) and Erick Velasco Farerra (AVP-arhitekti).

Incorporating cutting-edge technology to ensure energy efficiency (they will need a crystal ball to know what these might be), the structure will be called the Crystal Ball-Light of the Future.

See more on Inhabitat.

Giant fish wash up on beach in Rio

This enormous outdoor installation of fish is part of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)  and was constructed using discarded plastic bottles on Botafogo beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The sculptures are illuminated from the inside creating a pretty spectacular light show at night.

See more over on this Rio+20 Flicker set.

Unloved, thrown out and abandoned creations

Using orphaned & unloved antique plates Beat Up Creations has transformed these and many other throw away items, breathing new life into them in interesting and creative ways.
Great for Christmas presents?

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Sustainable Kettle Mug: The coolest way to heat up your water

It's no secret that boiling a kettle takes an enormous amount of electricity, but did you know that the energy required to boil this amount of water is sufficient to power 50 light bulbs?

Designer Rio Soetanto has been tackling the issue and created the ingenious 'Sustainable Kettle Mug' based on induction heating which conserves energy. This innovative kettle is apt for everyday users and is personalized with six mugs for the entire family. The kettle is made of lightweight, not-toxic, recyclable ABS plastic and can withstand very high temperatures of 105 °C (221 °F), while the induction system helps in improving the boiling time.  As the water is boiled in the mugs themselves you don't even need to pour anything. Eco friendly and uber cool, putting the kettle on has never been such a good idea.

Foster + Partners unveils Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi

Foster + Partners has recently unveiled designs for the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi. It is presented as a monument and memorial to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding president of the UAE. The aim is to architecturally create a contemporary form with elements of traditional Arabic design and hospitality that creates a museum that is sustainable, welcoming and culturally of its place. Read more on ArchDaily

Sustainable bridge designed to cross River Han, Korea

The Paik Nam June Media Bridge, named after a famous media artist, will be situated over the river Han and has been designed by Seoul-based architectural practice Planning Korea.  The bridge spans over 1080 meters and connects the Dangi-Li power plant with the national assembly building to the south. It has been designed for pedestrian use and includes a range of sustainable solutions including being clad in solar panels and each floor includes a garden with a rainwater collection system. The bridge features a museum, library, IT complex mall and docks for water taxis, yachts and cruise ships.

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