Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Phuket is one of the southern provinces of Thailand . Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand , located in the Andaman Sea , in southern Thailand . The island is mostly mountainous with a mountain range in the west of the island from the north to the south. One of the most popular tourist areas on Phuket is Patong Beach on the central western coast, perhaps owing to the easy access to its wide and long beach .
Bordered by the golden sands and gentle waves of the Andaman Sea, Thailand, Banyan Tree Phuket is an oasis of peace and tranquility. A tropical paradise of extraordinary natural beauty, it has earned the honour of being voted the "World's Best Spa Resort" by readers of Condé Nast Traveller. Exuding seclusion, luxury and romance, this exotic hideaway boasts only the finest facilities and ambience. A " Land of Smiles " indeed under the sheltering canopy of the Banyan Tree.
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Architectural Concept: Lilypad Floating City
Water City By now, most of us have heard about the Island Cities being built in Dubai , but Inhabitant has just done a feature on a new concept by artist Vincent Callebaut for a self- su fficient floating city that will never have to face a problem about finding land to build on.
Award-winning architect Vincent Callebaut has designed a self- su stainable Lilypad City as a long-term solution to the problem of rising sea levels caused by climate change. A Lilypad City would provide a home for 50,000 people and would float atop water. The artificial island includes a lake, mountains, shopping malls and drifts on the ocean currents.
The Lilypad would take advantage of all of today�s green technologies, including generating power from the su n, wind and water, and would produce zero emissions from its residents.. Don�t expect to see construction on one of these anytime soon, but don�t be su rprised if, like the Island Cities in Dubai , real estate starts branching out into the oceans in the next decade.
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