The city of Almere organized a design competition for urban villas and a residential tower for the Cascade park. These designs needed to fit within the ambition to develop the Cascade park as a ‘window of sustainability’: an inspiring example for ecological, social and economical sustainability. The location of the tower is unique, as it, with at least 57 residences, will form the head (or tail) of the park. The tower is designed to become a part of the park: it will allow the park to be growing on the public side of the tower in the form of green balconies. Residences with a view have to possibility to also have a private garden in one of the circles on the parking deck. The building can be arranged in a number of ways. The system used for construction allows great flexibility in number of residences and arrangements of floor plans. Should the future desire an other way of living, this tower can be easily adapted. clipped from www.archdaily.com

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• October 23, 2008 -- Husqvarna’s solar-powered Automower headed to the US
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• October 23, 2008 -- Oracle Watch
• December 11, 2008 -- Sphere Hotel by Milla Rezanova
• November 25, 2008 -- For one night only: Astronaut’s lost tool bag will be visible in Britain’s skies this evening