The Chinese are apparently an incredibly efficient people, having just set the world record for the fastest traveling train and, more recently, built a 30-story hotel in 15 days -- that's 30 floors of a modern building built in 360 hours. A staggering feat, this entire event has been captured even more stunningly in a time-lapse video.
This video encompasses the construction workers' endeavor from factory production to actual building. The cameras were set to record day in and day out, so viewers can see the incremental progression of the hotel floor-by-floor during daylight, moonlight and any time in between. The project has broken several construction records and the resulting hotel can withstand a nine magnitude earthquake and apparently boasts nearly five times the energy efficiency of regular buildings.
Record-Breaking Construction Clips
The 30-Story Hotel in 15 Days Video is Captivating
Trend Themes
1. Rapid Construction - The trend of rapid construction using prefabricated modules and efficient time-management techniques can disrupt the construction industry.
2. Time-lapse Technology - The trend of using time-lapse cameras and technologies like drones can disrupt the way construction projects are documented and presented.
3. Energy-efficient Buildings - The trend of building energy-efficient structures using innovative materials and techniques can disrupt the traditional building industry while helping reduce carbon footprint.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can leverage the trend of rapid construction and time-lapse technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance project management.
2. Real Estate - The real estate industry can benefit from the trend of building energy-efficient structures by creating eco-friendly and sustainable properties that appeal to modern consumers.
3. Architecture - The architecture industry can capitalize on the trend of rapid construction to create innovative and sleek designs that can be executed quickly with minimal disruption to the environment or the community.