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The eVolo skyscraper competition is a fascinating exploration of young Architect’s visions for the future. Our cities’ future is increasingly about higher and higher density urban consolidation. eVolo says the:
“annual Skyscraper Competition recognizes outstanding ideas that redefine skyscraper design through the use of new technologies, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial organization. The award seeks to discover young talents whose ideas will change the way we understand architecture and its relationship with the natural and built environments.”
Our favourite from the 2010 competition finalists was:
Our favorite for 2009 was the:
These buildings present us with a unique building regulation challenge – they are, apart from the structure, almost outside the conceptions of the Building Code of Australia Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions. The alternative solution challenges are without parallel. Maybe we need an ICC code challenge building regulation case study? (maybe not?)
http://www.evolo.us/competition/winners-2010-skyscraper-competition/
Tags: Building Permits, eVolo, skyscrapers