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SOM Architecture Firm and East China Architectural Design Institute Collaborate on Suzhou’s Second Tallest Building: China State Construction Wealth Center

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SOM Architecture Firm and East China Architectural Design Institute Collaborate on Suzhou's Second Tallest Building: China State Construction Wealth Center

1. Basic Overview of the Building The China State Construction Suzhou Super Tower (also known as the “China State Construction Wealth Center”) is a landmark super-tall building under construction in Suzhou, located in the core area on the west bank of Jinji Lake in the Suzhou Industrial Park, positioned along the central axis of the … Read more

Green Initiatives in Embedded Communities: From Policy to Practice – A Model of Low-Carbon Living by Sanyi Health and Shigu Huating

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Green Initiatives in Embedded Communities: From Policy to Practice - A Model of Low-Carbon Living by Sanyi Health and Shigu Huating

In recent months, various relevant departments have introduced numerous policies that set clear standards for the construction of “good houses.” Among these, “green and low-carbon” has become a frequently mentioned term in many documents. The “Residential Project Specifications” (hereinafter referred to as “Specifications”), issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and effective from … Read more