According to Treehugger, this innovative green skyscraper is “to be constructed” in Dubai. Come on guys, ckeck your facts. This is a design proototype that is unlikely to get off the ground. Here is the official press release:
This is not a recent sandstorm, but I found these photos intriguing in the light of new developments such as the Burj Dubai. I wonder if the sand storms will have an effect on such a huge building?
Plans for a “green” building project in Dubai are in motion. One can only hope the builders treat their workforce with a little more respect than tradition dictates in the UAE? Sadly, I find that highly unlikely. Despite protests from around the world, money talks.
Much has been said and written about the Palm Islands development in Dubai, but there are very few photos around of the actual development rather than the famous satellite shot, so here is a selection of the islands themselves.
According to Emaar Properties chairman Mohamed Bin Ali Alabbar. Eighty-five percent of the apartments in Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building, have been sold, “We sold $1.1 billion (€775 million) in two nights, which is really amazing,” he said.
