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Sustainability Awards – Architecture
UK Sustainable Architecture Prize : Winners from 2006, London
20 Nov 2006
BD Sustainability Awards UK
Venue: London Hilton Hotel, England, UK
Organised by: Building / BD magazine
Scottish Architects shortlisted:
Sustainable Building of the Year:
Scottish Natural Heritage, Inverness – Keppie Design
Sustainable Development of the Year:
Royal Bank of Scotland World Headquarters – Michael Laird Architects
Winner in 2006
Gazeley and Chetwoods
Shed development has never been the sexiest sector of the construction industry, but innovative shed specialist Gazeley is pushing hard to put warehouses in the vanguard of green buildings – literally. It recently released details of a concept distribution centre that would be a net energy producer, complete with grass on the roof that would provide a natural habitat for flora and fauna.
Gazeley has scooped this award for its “Voltaic” shed in Dagenham. Designed by architect Chetwoods, this extraordinary structure uses its roof as water collector, light and electricity generator. Gazeley estimates that more than 120 tonnes of CO2 are saved per year compared with a standard shed of the same size – making it a shining example for others to follow.
Not to be confused with:
RICS Sustainability Awards
Scotland: Queen Mother Building, Dundee
Announced 20 Oct 2006
Location: UK, Northwestern Europe
Architecture Awards
Contemporary Architectural Awards – selection:
World Architecture Festival Awards
Stirling Prize
photo © Maggie’s Centres
Online Sustainability Platform
Architecture Competitions
Architectural Competitions : links
Architecture Competitions
International Design Competition for Central City Square of Rahovec, Kosovo, Europe
image courtesy of architecture contest organisers
Central City Square of Rahovec Architecture Competition
Render of the Year award
image courtesy of architects office
Render of the Year award
Micro Nation Challenge 3 Inhabit Competition
Micro Nation Challenge 3 Inhabit Competition
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