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The Rate of Cyclic Deterioration for Buildings

(Issue of a magazine 3/2011, page 108)

This article – is the final in the series of publications on the issue of natural and man-made high-cycle loads on buildings and structures. Previous articles published in the first and second issues of the “Tall Buildings Magazine” in 2011, were devoted to the topic of verification of phenomena cosmogenic evolution of the intensity of climatological, meteorological and geophysical processes, which at first glance, is far removed from the problems of the tall building construction.

Natural Leadeship

(Issue of a magazine 2/2011, page 102)

Previously, the matter of green HVAC have already been touched upon (for example, see “Green” mood / High-rise buildings. 2008. № 4. Pp. 120- 123). On adoption of new energy efficiency standards (building energy certificate), this subject has become even more topical for the construction industry. Therefore, the leading market players, developers and contractors, now pay attention not only reliability and energy efficiency, but also consider the sustainable development strategies promoted by producers and suppliers of air conditioning and cooling.

Innovations and reliability by KONE

(Issue of a magazine 2/2011, page 106)

It is a very special thing – to create a skyscraper. It’s necessary to design a unique foundation, to calculate accurately all loads, all materials should be reliable to the utmost; and selection of hoisting equipment for such buildings is also the crucial point.

Structural Fire Load and Computer Modeling

(Issue of a magazine 2/2011, page 108)

The Structural Fire Load (temperature-time relationship of hot gases) can be obtained analytically by using computer models of fire development. The simplest model is a one-zone model for post-flashover fires, in which the conditions within the compartment are assumed to be uniformly distributed in space and represented by a single temperaturetime function.

Atmospheric Humidity and Visibility Patterns

(Issue of a magazine 2/2011, page 114)

The article deals with evolutional intensity patterns in terms of humidity and visibility in urban areas caused by gravidynamic disturbances in near-Earth space. Climatic sustainability and comfort within high-rise buildings, including bioecological characteristics of premises, depend on several factors, such as humidity and atmospheric transparency.

Nonterrestrial factor

(Issue of a magazine 1/2011, page 114)

The article overviews the phenomena of global climatic and geophysical impacts on buildings and structures as a result of gravidynamic disturbances in near-Earth space environment recently discovered using variametric spectral analysis.

«Moydodyr» for the Plaza

(Issue of a magazine 6/2010, page 108)

St. Petersburg is famous for its rich architectural heritage. In this unique museum city contains the structures by great architects of the past. But times they are changing, and today in the Northern Capital a lot of futureoriented projects meeting the challenges of the new millennium are underway. Some people are reluctant to accept the reality, but it is a fact of life. One of such developments is nearly completed St. Petersburg Plaza business center facing Malookhtinsky Avenue. However, to keep the face of this brand new complex presentable the cladding should look stainless. We are going to make clear the way it can be achieved.

The Russian Green Regulations

(Issue of a magazine 6/2010, page 112)

Construction and operation of facilities are pretty obscurantist and slowcoach industries in terms of technology. To become a world construction leader Japan had to apply literally draconian measures on minimum R&D investment of the construction corporations. The U.S. researchers still complain that the national construction industry is one of the lowest rated branches in terms of innovation.

Carrier Solutions for District Cooling

(Issue of a magazine 5/2010, page 102)

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UPONOR: Ideas from Above

(Issue of a magazine 5/2010, page 108)

Recently, the surface cooling systems for buildings have undergone major changes, and now they compete with traditional air conditioners head-to-head. These systems are energy-conserving, easy-to-install and simple to operate, and the main things – they are sustainable and offer maximum comfort. These are the systems, which are promoted by Uponor, the leading solution provider for water supply and interior climate schemes, and also the supplier of diverse utility pipelines.