Sometimes living in London, beside the fog and the rain, should be a great thing. And if you were one of the walkers on the Thames River these days, you would get one more reason to be proud.
Beside the usual newspapers and coffee, the walkers admired the latest urban creations from DSDHA architects.
The pavilions used special construction techniques: layered stacks of whitened calcified timber, with a green roof; another one is "the first charred timber-clad structure in the UK, created in a technique similar to the Japanese Yakisugi".
The project was exhibited in 2007, at the Royal Academy Summer Show and this spring it became a real urban environment project.
For me they look like a giant Jenga game :)
London Goes Jenga
Great Ideas For Urban Design
Trend Themes
1. Urban Timber Stacking - The construction of urban pavilions using layered, whitened calcified timber with a green roof presents an opportunity for the timber industry to promote sustainable, eco-friendly materials and for architects to explore innovative design methods.
2. Charred Timber Cladding - The use of charred timber-cladding, a technique similar to Yakisugi, presents an opportunity for the timber industry to expand its market and for architects to explore new techniques for sustainable and visually stunning urban designs.
3. Green Urban Spaces - The creation of urban environment projects that integrate green spaces with architecture presents an opportunity for landscapers, urban planners, and architects to collaborate and create more sustainable and livable cities.
Industry Implications
1. Timber Industry - The use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials like whitened calcified timber and charred timber-cladding presents an opportunity for the timber industry to expand its market and promote sustainable practices.
2. Architecture Industry - The use of innovative techniques like urban timber stacking and charred timber-cladding presents an opportunity for architects to create visually stunning and sustainable urban designs.
3. Landscaping Industry - The creation of green urban spaces presents an opportunity for landscapers to collaborate with urban planners and architects to create visually stunning and sustainable cities.