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Revolutionary Heat-Reflecting Glass: The Future of Energy-Efficient Buildings
Introducing a revolutionary heat reflecting glass technology that keeps your glass buildings cool without sacrificing natural light. Developed by Professor Ivan Parkins and his team at the University of London, this transparent coating...
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Landmarks - Parthenon
PARTHENON THE PARTHENON INATHENS IS ONE OF THE BEST-KNOWN LANDMARKS IN THE WORLD TOWERING OVER CENTRAL ATHENS ON ACROPOLIS HILL IT IS KNOWN TO BE ONE OF, IF NOT THE ACTUAL, BIRTH PLACE OF DEMOCRACY. BUILT AT THE HEIGHT OF GREEK...
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Landmarks - Genbaku Dome Hiroshima
GENBAKU DOME, HIROSHIMA THIS IS THE ENOLA GAY AND IT IS CARRYING AN ATOMIC BOMB. WHAT BEGAN AS A FINE SPRING DAY IN THE JAPANESE CITY OF HIROSHIMA IN AUGUST 1945 BECAME ONE OF THOSE HISTORY DEFINING MOMENTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. THIS...
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Landmarks - The Glass House
THE GLASS HOUSE IN LIFE, AMERICAN PHILIP JOHNSON WAS TO MANY AN ENIGMA: AN ICON OF ARCHITECTURAL MODERNISM, WHO FOR MANY OF HIS 98 YEARS LIVED IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. BUT DESPITE DESIGNS SUCH AS THE SCULPTURE GARDEN AT NEW YORK’S MUSEUM OF...
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Landmarks - Green Conference Centre
THE HEART OF THE RIOJA WINE REGION IS AN AREA USUALLY DOMINATED BY GREEN LANDSCAPE STRETCHING ACROSS HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF VINEYARDS. BUT NOW A HUGE SHINY STRUCTURE HAS CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF NEIGHBOURS AND VISITORS OF THE AREA. GREEN...
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NASA's Full Scale Aerodynamics Complex: Testing the Aircraft of Tomorrow
The NASA Ames Research Centre's full scale aerodynamic complex in Mountain View, CA is home to the largest wind tunnel in the world. With two test sections capable of accommodating any full scale aircraft, this facility has played a...
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The Gherkin: London's Innovative and Eco-Friendly Landmark
The Gherkin, a unique and environmentally conscious building in London's financial district, is now open to the public. Designed by architect Norman Foster, this slim glass tower uses its circular shape to maximize window space and draw...
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Only In Mexico 17 - Cyclist Record
Cyclist Record:A cyclist sets a Guinness World Record by cycling up the tallest building in Latin America, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination.
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Only In Lithuania 11 - Building Race
Building Race:More than 200 people gather at the base of a 33-story, 126-meter-high skyscraper for a thrilling building race.
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Landmarks - St Paul's Cathedral
ONE OF THE MOST FAMILIAR ICONS IS ST PAUL S CATHEDRAL IN CENTRAL LONDON. SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN S SEVENTEENTH CENTURY MASTERPIECE HAS REMAINED ONE OF THE CITY S ENDURING SYMBOLS. NOW A RECENTLY COMPLETED FACELIFT HAS GIVEN VISITORS THE...
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Landmarks - Red Square
RED SQUARE FOR MOST OF THE 20TH CENTURY, MILITARY PARADES SUCH AS THIS ONE IN MOSCOW S RED SQUARE WERE A FAMILIAR SIGHT TO VIEWERS AROUND THE WORLD. THEY WERE A REGULAR PROPAGANDA EXERCISE DURING THE SOVIET ERA. NOW, LIKE THE SOVIET...
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Landmarks - Taiwan Spiderman
TAIWAN SPIDERMAN SHROUDED IN FOG, THIS IS THE WORLD S HIGHEST BUILDING. THE TAIPEI 101 IS ONE HUNDRED AND ONE STORIES TALL. AND WHERE A TALL BUILDING STANDS THIS MAN, FRENCH 'SPIDERMAN' ALAIN ROBERT WILL NOT BE FAR AWAY.
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Landmarks - Tate Modern
TATE MODERN TO THE CASUAL OBSERVER THIS VIEW BANKSIDE POWER STATION ON THE BANKS OF THE THAMES IN LONDON MAY SEEM UNREMARKABLE. BUT TO ART LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD IT IS A SITE OF INSPIRATION THIS IS HOME OF TATE MODERN, ONE OF THE MOST...
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Landmarks - Petronas Tower
PETRONAS TOWERS WELCOME TO THE PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS IN MALAYSIA. IT S A NATIONAL ICON WHICH PEOPLE JUST CAN T LEAVE ALONE. SOME WANT TO RACE UP IT. OTHERS SEE IT AS A LEISURELY STROLL. IT S 1483 FEET OR 452 METRES FROM THE FOOTPATH TO...
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Landmarks - Royal Festival Hall
ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL AFTER TWO YEARS OF REFURBISHMENT, ONE OF LONDON S CULTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL ICONS, THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL HAS FINALLY RE-OPENED. THE ARTS COMPLEX ON THE SOUTH BANK OF THE THAMES WAS CONSTRUCTED AS PART OF THE...
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Landmarks - Sydney Opera House
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE THE AUSTRALIAN FLAG FLUTTERS HIGH ABOVE THE COUNTRY S TWO MOST RECOGNISABLE ICONS THE SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE AND ITS DISTINCTIVE NEIGHBOUR, THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE. IN 2007 THE FUTURISTIC, SENSUALLY DESIGNED OPERA HOUSE...
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Landmarks - The Spinnaker Tower
THE SPINNAKER TOWER THE SPINNAKER TOWER DOMINATES THE SKYLINE ABOVE THE ANCIENT PORT CITY OF PORTSMOUTH IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND. THE BUILDING WHICH OPENED IN 2005 IS A REMARKABLE COMBINATION OF ARTISTRY, ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING.
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Landmarks - Chrysler Building
CHRYSLER BUILDING THE CHRYSLER BUILDING CELEBRATED ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY MAY 27TH 2005, AND TO MARK THE OCCASION, THE CO OWNERS OF THE BUILDING, TISHMAN SPEYER PROPERTIES, PROVIDED ACCESS TO THE GLISTENING STEEL GARGOYLES AND WINGED URNS...
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Landmarks - 3D Egypt Library
3D EGYPT LIBRARY NEW TOOLS HAVE NOT ONLY MADE THE SCIENTISTS JOB EASIER BUT THEY HAVE ALSO ENHANCED OUR UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ARCHAEOLOGISTS HARD WORK. AT THE ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY IN EGYPT, THEY VE TAKEN THE CONCEPT A STEP...
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Landmarks - Porcelain House
PORCELAIN HOUSE THIS LANDMARK TAKES THE PHRASE MADE IN CHINA TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL. THIS HOUSE, LOCATED TWO HOURS SOUTH OF BEIJING IN TIANJIN, IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD. BUT THE EXTERIOR WALLS HAVE BEEN COVERED WITH A VARIETY OF PORCELAIN...
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Landmarks - Spain Cathedral
SPAIN CATHEDRAL ONE OF THE REASONS THIS AWESOME UNDERTAKING IN SPAIN IS A LANDMARK IS THE FACT THAT IT EXISTS IN SPITE THE ATTITUDE OF MANY IN ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITY; THEY TREAT IT AS MEANINGLESS. NOT THAT THAT WORRIES THE MAN BEHIND...
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Landmarks - Laban
LABAN THIS IS A STORY THAT BLENDS AN OLD STORY, ART AND ARCHITECTURE THE LABAN CENTRE IN SOUTH EAST LONDON IS HOME TO THE WORLD'S LARGEST BUILDING FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE. THE BUILDING IS CUTTING EDGE IN DESIGN AND PURPOSE BUILT FOR ITS...
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Landmarks - The Polata Palace
THE POTALA PALACE SOME BUILDINGS HAVE SIGNIFICANCE BEYOND THEIR ARCHITECTURAL VALUE. THE POTALA PALACE IN THE TIBETAN CAPITAL OF LHASA IS ONE. THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IS SITUATED AT A HEIGHT OF 12000 FT, NEARLY FOUR THOUSAND...
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Low Cost Satellites: Revolutionizing Space Payloads
Surrey Space Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) is a leading British satellite manufacturer that has revolutionized the industry by utilizing terrestrial components and lightweight technology to reduce costs and increase efficiency....