Woods Bagot conceived the space as a completely sustainable installation with “cradle to cradle” qualities — it’s made entirely from recycled, recyclable and reusable materials. The structure would be composed of a modular and reusable steel frame, which is wrapped in translucent polycarbonate panels at the ground level, then topped with a tent of super-lightweight ETFE. Design for the Icebergs also include the use of solar hot water and natural and active ventilation systems for both heating and cooling. Lightweight and modular, the Iceberg could easily be transported, assembled in a matter of days, and then at the end of its life disassembled and moved.
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I love looking at those urban icebergs!
[...] to a resort located on the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea. What resulted was an incredible iceberg shaped building that sits beautifully on the waterscape and provokes onlookers to consider new, [...]
Seems like a great concept, but what are the costs involved for placing and activating/running an iceberg vs. the cost of merley leaving the sites covered in the usual manner?
very enjoyable read i have learnt a lot from this post