Plotting Abu Dhabi – UAE

01/12/2014 · by Christian Horn · in Asia, Urbanism

The city of Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and also capital of the Abu Dhabi Emirate, the largest of the UAE’s seven members. Entering the 20th century as a small settlement on the coast living…

Al Ain, eine Gartenstadt – UAE

15/11/2014 · by Christian Horn · in Asia, Urbanism

Al Ain ist mit einer halben Million Einwohnern die viertgrößte Stadt der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate. Sie liegt rund 160 Kilometer südöstlich der Stadt Abu Dhabi und direkt an der Grenze zu Oman. Anders als in Abu Dhabi oder Dubai finden…

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#Materials textile tiles are made from recycled clothes. They offer a good acoustical insulation and an aesthetic touch to indoor spaces in spite of their low water and impact resistance. Being upcycled thus expensive, they are intended for high-end interiors #rethink #Ecology pic.twitter.com/2yiu0rFfgu

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#Materials Hemp concrete or “hempcrete” is a composite material made of hemp chips and Prokalk lime. Its has excellent thermal, acoustical and hygrometric insulation features and is used for internal and external insulation of existing buildings #rethink #Ecology pic.twitter.com/NL6CWc21Xl

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#Materials: composite wood is made from wood flour mixed with a resin. This hybrid system minimizes the carbon footprint as the wood comes from recycled pine. Even after decades, the boards can be reused as they are resistant to water, insects, rot and frost #rethink #ecology pic.twitter.com/TtNOzUZHUw

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