12 October 2011

Optimizing the Structural Design and Construction Planning of the Icon Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Presentation includes a brief introduction of the Icon Hotel in Dubai (160m tall wheel shape structure with external diameter of 165m and internal diameter of...

12 October 2011

The Protection of Buildings with High Pressure Water Mist

The protection of high rise buildings with a state-of-the-art fire suppression system is always considered as a challenge. Conventional sprinkler systems are known for decades...

12 October 2011

Glass - If Some Is Good, Is More Better?

The driver of the question is related to energy performance of the wall when reviewing specific project applications. The challenge to improve energy management isn't...

12 October 2011

Consideration Factors of the Glazing for Supertall Building

Several supertall buildings are coming to Korea, some are under detailed planning for its designing and erection. And as seen the results through the evaluations...

12 October 2011

Curtain Wall Design and Construction of Shanghai Tower

An introduction to the curtain wall of the landmark building in Shanghai named Shanghai Tower, including the building composition; design key points, application of BIM...

12 October 2011

Movements in The Worlds Tallest Double Skin Building

The Shanghai Tower: the world’s tallest double skin building creates a challenge that needs to accommodate an unprecedented amount of movement. This presentation will be...