Solutions for the world
With the global population having surpassed eight million and continuing to rise rapidly, demand for new construction has never been greater. Matching that ambition with sustainable solutions that cater to a range of tastes, standards and budgets requires a dynamic, proactive outlook.
Saint-Gobain’s Sustainable Construction Observatory aims to unite stakeholders and accelerate efforts in this area. The Barometer is its annual survey of 1,760 professionals, students, associations and officials.
Meeting global demands for quick and efficient construction is compatible with sustainability. Many cost-effective solutions are available that can create comfortable spaces and improve quality of life for all. Likewise, by prioritising factors such as circularity, decarbonisation, light exposure, noise reduction and air quality, landmark developments can achieve the highest green certifications and set the standards for others to emulate.
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Shanghai Astronomy Museum
Star-studded solutions
With no straight lines or right angles in the design of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum’s new offshoot, elegant and innovative materials were required. Gyproc supplied 15,000 sq m of partition and ceiling solutions that ensured maximum acoustic comfort for the discovery and study spaces.
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Central vista project
Boost to power in New Delhi
The Central Vista Project is set to revitalise the seat of India’s government in more ways than one. While the redevelopment will improve conditions for visiting dignitaries, the New Parliament Building has already boosted administrative efficiency with the help of 11 Saint-Gobain solutions, from GypSerra frames to Fireline boards.
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UAE Pavilion
Dubai’s imagination takes flight
Inspired by a falcon in flight, Santiago Calatrava’s UAE Pavilion captured the imagination of visitors to Dubai World Expo 2020. The roof’s 28 adjustable “wings” lift to reveal photovoltaic panels, which combine with 20 Saint-Gobain products – from Isover insulation to Weber render – to help the building achieve a LEED Platinum rating.
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Merdeka 118
Towering ambitions in Malaysia
At 678.9 metres and 118 storeys, Malaysia’s Merdeka 118 is the world’s second tallest building. The use of very fluid, high-performance concrete allowed it to be pumped efficiently to higher floors during construction. This reduced the amount of steel required for the building’s framework and ensured an elasticity to resist strong winds.
