The New Dallas Cowboys stadium is the biggest in the world, $1 million prize Spain's for 'zero carbon' building and exterior cladding on world's tallest building is complete.
UNITED STATES
Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner, has built a $1.3 billion monument to his team in Arlington, west of Dallas. The stadium (pictured above), which covers 279,000 sqm, is the largest in the world. Two arches create a record breaking column-free span of 373m while supporting a retractable roof that stands 89m above ground level. The stadium includes luxury suites, Vegas-style clubs, party platforms and exterior plazas with supporters being able to watch games on any one of the stadium’s 3,000 screens.
SPAIN
A $1 million prize will be awarded to the designer of a retrofitted building that can remain 'zero carbon' for a year. The International Building Re-Skinning Competition, held in Barcelona, has been created by Canada's Ron Dembo, who's company, Zerofootprint, was set up to help companies manage emissions. The competition is the biggest of its kind and will judge retrofits of concrete buildings built between 1945 and 1990.
DUBAI
Exterior cladding on the world's tallest tower, the Burj Dubai, is now complete. Developed by Emaar Properties PJSC, the tower has claimed the world record for the highest installation of an aluminium and glass facade. The 24,348th panel was the last, weighing 750 kg and being placed at a height of over 662m. More than 380 engineers and on-site technicians have been involved in the cladding process, which commenced in May 2007.
UNITED KINGDOM
A $182,000 scheme to design four huts for disabled people at Boscombe Beach has been won by Atkins Blair Ings Richardson Architects. The design, which was created with the help of Brighton design consultancy Aerea, uses seagulls and the windbreak as inspiration and each hut can fit up to four wheelchair users. They include high colour contrast surfaces, tactile floor surfaces and adjustable height kitchen units.
