Encyclopedia of Famous Twin Buildings and Structures /
The Bahrain World Trade Center (also called Bahrain WTC or BWTC) is a 240 m (787 ft) high twin tower complex located in Manama, Bahrain. The towers were built in 2008 by the multi-national architectural firm Atkins. It is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design....
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| description | The Bahrain World Trade Center (also called Bahrain WTC or BWTC) is a 240 m (787 ft) high twin tower complex located in Manama, Bahrain. The towers were built in 2008 by the multi-national architectural firm Atkins. It is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design. This 50-floor structure is constructed in close proximity to the King Faisal Highway, ne popular landmarks such as the towers of BFH, NBB, Abraj Al Lulu and the scenic Pearl Roundabout. It currently ranks as the second tallest building in Bahrain, after the twin towers of the Bahrain Financial Harbour. The project has received several awards for sustainability, including: 1. The 2006 LEAF Award for Best Use of Technology within a Large Scheme. 2. The Arab Construction World for Sustainable Design Award. |
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| spelling | KOHA-OAI-TEST:5977252023-08-23T04:24:03ZEncyclopedia of Famous Twin Buildings and Structures / Boothe, Norma, author 648417 software, multimedia Electronic book Delhi, India : Library Press,2012engThe Bahrain World Trade Center (also called Bahrain WTC or BWTC) is a 240 m (787 ft) high twin tower complex located in Manama, Bahrain. The towers were built in 2008 by the multi-national architectural firm Atkins. It is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design. This 50-floor structure is constructed in close proximity to the King Faisal Highway, ne popular landmarks such as the towers of BFH, NBB, Abraj Al Lulu and the scenic Pearl Roundabout. It currently ranks as the second tallest building in Bahrain, after the twin towers of the Bahrain Financial Harbour. The project has received several awards for sustainability, including: 1. The 2006 LEAF Award for Best Use of Technology within a Large Scheme. 2. The Arab Construction World for Sustainable Design Award.The Bahrain World Trade Center (also called Bahrain WTC or BWTC) is a 240 m (787 ft) high twin tower complex located in Manama, Bahrain. The towers were built in 2008 by the multi-national architectural firm Atkins. It is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design. This 50-floor structure is constructed in close proximity to the King Faisal Highway, ne popular landmarks such as the towers of BFH, NBB, Abraj Al Lulu and the scenic Pearl Roundabout. It currently ranks as the second tallest building in Bahrain, after the twin towers of the Bahrain Financial Harbour. The project has received several awards for sustainability, including: 1. The 2006 LEAF Award for Best Use of Technology within a Large Scheme. 2. The Arab Construction World for Sustainable Design Award.Tall buildingsURN:ISBN:9788132323365Remote access restricted to users with a valid UTM ID via VPN. |
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