A Fitting Tribute to Environmental Harmony
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Copenhagen’s skyline is famed for its historic spires, churches, castles, Andersen’s Little Mermaid and the Tivoli Gardens. Recently voted Best Design City, the Danish capital is highly discerning about its architectural landscape. When Architects Lundgaard & Tranberg designed the new Danish headquarters for the SEB bank, their vision was clear. Their structure would be a statement of modernity and environmental harmony. But how would their materials be chosen and how would these materials function to achieve this goal?
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In Deep Water in Montpellier
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Tourists traditionally flock to the Mediterranean coastline, famous for its clear and blue water. In Montpellier, in the South of France, the municipalities succeeded in keeping it that way when upgrading the old waste water treatment plant by Europe's largest plastic pipe project.
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Every one knows how disturbing it can be to have your street partially closed because of a pipe system replacement in the ground. You cannot park your car, access to restaurants and shops are limited and street life is disrupted while the work endures. However, most of this hassle can be avoided by using a “no-dig” technique enabled by the unique properties of plastic pipes.
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For a Hundred Years of Separation…
Asse is a municipality to the North East of the Belgian capital. Recently, the contracting firm of Roos from Arendonk, received the order to install separate rainwater and sewer networks beneath a busy road in a residential area of Asse. However, working space was at a premium: there was little room for heavy lifting equipment and the need for a flexible solution for house connections was evident. Tight budget conditions and durability were also prerequisites!
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