Comments on: INTERVIEW: Gensler’s Chris Chan on the Sustainable Shanghai Tower, Asia’s Tallest Skyscraper http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: ddek http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-462599 ddek Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:03:19 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-462599 "Asia's Tallest Skyscraper"? I'm guessing the Burj Khalifa isn't in Asia to architects. Editors please! “Asia’s Tallest Skyscraper”? I’m guessing the Burj Khalifa isn’t in Asia to architects. Editors please!

]]> By: Waad Serdaneh http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-396379 Waad Serdaneh Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:49:36 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-396379 it is a nice idea, the dramatic twisted shape of the building is too beautiful, i like it double facade it so huge and it structure system and how the designer reduce the wind load pressure it so smart. it is a nice idea, the dramatic twisted shape of the building is too beautiful, i like it double facade it so huge and it structure system and how the designer reduce the wind load pressure it so smart.

]]> By: ImranZaid http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-384863 ImranZaid Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:55:06 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-384863 A very nice and timely interview to highlight the use of BIM in the current construction environment. Though the interview covers many basic questions surrounding the efficiency of BIM, however the answers are not so comprehensive to give a good understanding on how various tools and techniques are pulled together to form a coherent, collaborative BIM environment. As a reader, I would deeply be interested to know what formats were used to share the information. Also weather one single model was used to bring together information from various consultants and designers. Also, how the contract was drafted which outlined the sharing of model and information with external parties. The second last question asked was also very interesting about how BIM helped trouble-shooting and reduced RFIs, but the answer is not very satisfactory. It is quite understandable that some of the information might sill be very confidential, but hey in this world of 'technology' and buzz word of 'collaboration', no new techniques or method may remain unique for long time, hence it is better to share and be praised. A very nice and timely interview to highlight the use of BIM in the current construction environment.
Though the interview covers many basic questions surrounding the efficiency of BIM, however the answers are not so comprehensive to give a good understanding on how various tools and techniques are pulled together to form a coherent, collaborative BIM environment.
As a reader, I would deeply be interested to know what formats were used to share the information. Also weather one single model was used to bring together information from various consultants and designers. Also, how the contract was drafted which outlined the sharing of model and information with external parties.

The second last question asked was also very interesting about how BIM helped trouble-shooting and reduced RFIs, but the answer is not very satisfactory. It is quite understandable that some of the information might sill be very confidential, but hey in this world of ‘technology’ and buzz word of ‘collaboration’, no new techniques or method may remain unique for long time, hence it is better to share and be praised.

]]> By: A.L http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-367943 A.L Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:33:36 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-367943 In a world where we often hear about iconic towers that read mainly to height and spectacle, it takes a special person to design a building that is truly sustainable and sensitive to environmental conditions. Having interned with Chris, it is no surprise in see that Christopher Chan was involved with this precedent setting tower. He's truly inspiring and one of the best mentors any student can have. Looking forward to seeing what Chris has in store next :) In a world where we often hear about iconic towers that read mainly to height and spectacle, it takes a special person to design a building that is truly sustainable and sensitive to environmental conditions. Having interned with Chris, it is no surprise in see that Christopher Chan was involved with this precedent setting tower. He’s truly inspiring and one of the best mentors any student can have. Looking forward to seeing what Chris has in store next :)

]]> By: Jessica Dailey http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-366753 Jessica Dailey Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:15:12 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-366753 It seems like supertall skyscrapers are popping up all over the place these days, so I appreciate that you made it a point to ask Chan specifically about the tower's height. He points out that it's not necessarily the recognition of being supertall that's important to them, but it's the fact that this building will be "the most sustainable super-tall tower in the world." Personally, and I'm sure a lot of other readers will agree with me, I think that title is even more impressive than simply being the world's tallest building. It seems like supertall skyscrapers are popping up all over the place these days, so I appreciate that you made it a point to ask Chan specifically about the tower’s height. He points out that it’s not necessarily the recognition of being supertall that’s important to them, but it’s the fact that this building will be “the most sustainable super-tall tower in the world.” Personally, and I’m sure a lot of other readers will agree with me, I think that title is even more impressive than simply being the world’s tallest building.

]]> By: kestrel http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-366752 kestrel Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:08:09 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-366752 The way that the designers incorporated wind tunnel feedback into the construction literally blows my mind. Sustainability in unexpected ways - allowing for the reduction of materials necessary in the structure by truly researching the building's surroundings. The way that the designers incorporated wind tunnel feedback into the construction literally blows my mind. Sustainability in unexpected ways – allowing for the reduction of materials necessary in the structure by truly researching the building’s surroundings.

]]> By: dan mendes http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-366751 dan mendes Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:07:23 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-366751 the shape of this building is absolutely beautiful and it's nice that it servers a function with the surrounding winds the shape of this building is absolutely beautiful and it’s nice that it servers a function with the surrounding winds

]]> By: Brit Liggett http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-366750 Brit Liggett Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:01:26 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-366750 This is a truly incredible feat of engineering. Thanks for giving us a look into the multi-layered software based approach that was taken in this building. The new age of architecture is upon us! This is a truly incredible feat of engineering. Thanks for giving us a look into the multi-layered software based approach that was taken in this building. The new age of architecture is upon us!

]]> By: Rebecca Paul http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-366749 Rebecca Paul Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:56:28 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-366749 Wow this building is unbelievable. It's amazing how computer software (BIM in particular) is elevating our design capabilities, especially when it come to architecture Wow this building is unbelievable. It’s amazing how computer software (BIM in particular) is elevating our design capabilities, especially when it come to architecture

]]> By: Lori Zimmer http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-366746 Lori Zimmer Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:49:16 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-366746 I can't wait to go to Shanghai! I can’t wait to go to Shanghai!

]]> By: Yuka Yoneda http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-366744 Yuka Yoneda Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:46:58 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-366744 Thanks for this informative interview. It's nice to see the building from the point of view of the architect who designed it. Thanks for this informative interview. It’s nice to see the building from the point of view of the architect who designed it.

]]> By: Laura K. Cowan http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-366743 Laura K. Cowan Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:46:28 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-366743 Gosh, if they can power this with geothermal, hopefully I can retrofit my home with a similar system in the next few years. Still too expensive, but I love how these kinds of buildings show the way and help lower the cost by taking green building mainstream. Gosh, if they can power this with geothermal, hopefully I can retrofit my home with a similar system in the next few years. Still too expensive, but I love how these kinds of buildings show the way and help lower the cost by taking green building mainstream.

]]> By: JasminMC http://inhabitat.com/interview-genslers-chris-chan-on-the-sustainable-shanghai-tower-asias-tallest-skyscraper/comment-page-1/#comment-366742 JasminMC Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:43:50 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=329284#comment-366742 Absolutely gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous!

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