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African Architecture and Design 2009-12-16 20:15:00
FastCompany talks about the "...Hong Kong's Business of Design Week and the dual openings of the Shenzhen and Hong Kong (or Hong Kong and Shenzhen, depending who you ask) Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture. But the short answer is, duh--if you haven't heard, China is where the money is. (Well, not always, but more on that later..."Photo courtesy of Fast Company Website. …


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African Architecture and Design 2009-10-30 20:10:00
The Afritecture website says "..The influence of Africa in modern art and music is well documented. From the the works of Pablo Picasso to the sounds of Rhythm and Blues, elements of African styles are globally acknowledged. The African accent on today?s built environment, however, remains less celebrated. Unlike the term ?Western Architecture?, which conjures up images ranging from Greek Temples …


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African Architecture and Design 2009-08-27 20:05:00
Open Source Ecology writes about the Compressed Earth Block Making machine that can me fabricated by small communities to enable them produce their own cheap sustainable eco-friendly blocks.


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African Architecture and Design 2009-08-05 14:45:00
African Digital Art Blog "...is an online collective, a creative space, where digital artist, enthusiasts and professionals can seek inspiration, showcase their artistry and connect with emerging artists..."It recently featured the work of of Amina Abdala an Architectural Designer based in Tokyo with more than 10 years experience in architecture, 3D computer graphic design, project management and production management.


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African Architecture and Design 2009-05-28 11:46:00
A cutting edge Bio degradable Insulation for Construction and other purposes has appeared in the market.Their website says "...Greensulate? is an affordable, environmentally-friendly drop-in replacement for the expanded polystyrene used in cavity walls and structural insulating panels. Greensulate? is produced from natural byproducts, such as buckwheat hulls and cotton burrs, without heat or light input. With superior strength and comparable insulating …


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African Architecture and Design 2009-04-16 19:24:00
According to their website "...Constructs LLC is a company that synergizes architecture, urban planning, landscaping, and building technology into a single unit geared towards bringing modern architecture and building techniques to Africa.


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African Architecture and Design 2008-12-01 17:30:00
According to their website "...SHSC Sustainable Human Settlements Consult Limited, founded in Lagos, Nigeria in 1995 as a partnership of Mustapha Zubairu (Architect/Planner and urban development and management expert), and Stella Zubairu (Architect and Facilities Management Expert), has continued to grow in organization resources and experience to meet the challenges of increasingly complex projects...""...We continue to operate as a general practice …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-11-19 14:07:00
While accompanying my mum to one of the the markets in Enugu about 4 months ago, we went the section that sells dry shrimps(aka crayfish). While she was buying some crayfish she told me that most of the crayfish in the market now comes from Bakassi area of Nigeria area now because the catch from the central Delta which is cheaper …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-10-24 13:45:00
Their website says "...Master Holdings (Nig) Ltd is a Civil Engineering & Buildings Construction company that is wholly indigenous with some expartriate engineers in its employ.Since the company's birth in 1984 it has maintained a policy of delivering projects ahead of schedule with a special flare for thoroughness, efficiency, perfection and durability.Initially the company concentrated on buildings construction, but branched into …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-10-21 21:57:00
Their website says that " ...Essential Interiors was established over 8 years ago, offering a complete interior design, supply, project co-ordination and installation service. Customer satisfaction is our watchword and over the years, we have built up an impressive clientele base, both local and international. Our hard earned reputation is due largely to our well trained professional staff and management whose …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-10-17 21:30:00
The Green Home Building writes about an "... Earthbag Construction System is proving to be fast, inexpensive, sturdy and environmentally friendly. It also does not require an army of professionals to build ? just eager, willing and able people of both sexes and all ages.A building technology originating from the Middle East, developed by an Iranian-American, is generating a buzz in …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-09-10 21:33:00
Architect Africa is a news and information network for the African Built Environment according to their website. Their goals include "...1. To be the best African Built Environment News & Information Network on the Internet.2. To provide full and free access to our systems to all visitors and users.3. To publish from the fastest and most reliable servers and delivery network …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-09-06 18:41:00
Inhabitat says "...Pitched as having over 800 uses, the Palmyra Palm (or Borassus) is recognized as one of the most important trees in Cambodia and India. Earlier this year, Indian born architect Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai illustrated the ecological potential of the palm when he designed and built the beautiful Palmyra House. Constructed entirely from locally sourced and sustainably harvested …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-08-25 14:44:00
Their website says "...Design Decisions is an interior design firm established in California in 1990. Our Lagos office opened in 1993 and has grown to be recognized as the leading interior design consultants in Nigeria. In 2007, we expanded our services to South Africa. We are influenced by the grand scale and fantasy of Californian style, the business savvy required to …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-07-31 22:47:00
In an article featured in the blog Inhabitat, it says "...According to the Planning Commission, India will need to generate at least 700,000 MW of additional power by 2030 to meet growing electricity demands. India will certainly be looking towards alternative energy sources to generate a substantial portion of this energy. Although solar energy production in India accounted for a mere …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-07-12 21:01:00
Photon International says "....In 2000, Sanyo claimed it wanted to create a 3.4 MW installation, the world's largest PV system, as a »message to the 21st century.« Instead, the 630 kW Solar Ark, dedicated on April 3, has become a symbol of pragmatism by using modules with deficient power that were headed for the junk heap. In biblical times, Noah was …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-07-01 22:51:00
According to the website of the Energy Science Center "...Studio Monte Rosa is a special mountain hut, which has been planned for the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) by the Department of Architecture.The project covers from the conception to the final execution all the phases and technological blocks needed for the realization of this unique building.In fact, the new Studio Monte Rosa …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-06-29 01:13:00
Their website says that All Purpose Shelters Limited operates as a consortium of Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Structural/Civil Engineers and Mechanical/Electrical Engineers. This Nigerian based firm specializes in residential, retail and architectural restoration projects.


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African Architecture and Design 2008-04-26 20:53:00
Lagos Energy City is a 763 hectare project that will enhance the role of Nigeria and West Africa to be a leading player in the energy industry specifically in the oil and gas markets. Positioned to be the regions first integrated hub, it will be divided into 2 zones, zone 1 is aimed to be the regions leading convention and tourist …


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African Architecture and Design 2008-04-20 08:25:00
According to their websitePINCONSULT ASSOCIATES "..was established in 1985 to provide highly competent professional consultancy services in the fields of civil engineering, structural engineering, and building management. This practice became a limited liability company PINCONSULT ASSOCIATES LIMITED in 1993 for a wider coverage of engineering activities and a better corporate image.The collective experiences of the partners embrace a wide variety of …


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