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Submitted by WA ContentsAngelo Renna proposes a submerged floating bridge over the Strait of SicilyItaly Architecture News - Jan 06, 2025 - 13:12 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Architect and landsape designer Angelo Renna has proposed a submerged floating bridge over the Strait of Sicily in Italy.Called Strait of Sicily - Archipelago Floating Bridge, the bridge was developed as an alternative proposal to span over the Strait of Sicily. A submerged floating bridge serves for cars, highspeed trains, and bikes.The sequence of artificial islands supporting the bridge, with Sicily Island in the backgroundDesigned by Angelo Renna and Kittan Kodijat, the bridge supports marine life and minimizes the impact on the environment by including an archipelago of man-made islands at the water's surface.Boats can easily navigate between the islands, and trees and vegetation will grow on the artificial pontoons"The dream of a bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy stretches back 2000 years to Roman times, when Consul Metellus strung together barrels and wood to create a floating bridge to move 100 elephants from Carthage to Rome, according to writing by Pliny the Elder," said Angelo Renna."Since then, various plans have been proposed, including tunnels crossing underground and the most recent plan for a single-span suspension bridge, which, if built, would be the longest suspension bridge in the world.""This solution, evaluated alongside different possibilities by the Italian government, is considered the most suitable. However, it does not take into account the environmental impact and the fragile ecosystem in which it will be constructed," Renna explained.Boats can easily navigate between the islands, and trees and vegetation will grow on the artificial pontoonsAs Renna stated, the Strait of Messina is actually located in an extremely seismically active area with strong geological movements and choppy waves. As an important crossing point on their migratory paths, this region is also vital for migratory birds.With a variety of ecosystems and many species that rely on its particular environmental circumstances, the area is also one of the most valuable habitats in the Mediterranean. Additionally, the sea floor is home to a variety of unique flora, such as Posidonia and Laminaria ochroleuca aquatic forests.Boats can easily navigate between the islands, and trees and vegetation will grow on the artificial pontoonsThe architect proposes a submerged floating bridge, sometimes referred to as an Archimedes bridge or a submerged floating tube bridge, in order to build a bridge that enhances rather than degrades the ecology. Based on Archimedes' concept of buoyancy, this design consists of a tube that floats in water.Bird's-eye view of the bridge from Messina Central Station, showing the Calabria coast on the other sideThe tube is positioned 50 meters below the surface, far enough below the surface to not impede water traffic, including cruise ships and boats of all sizes.The 6.0-kilometer bridge is designed to accommodate high-speed trains in the center and automobiles and trucks on the sides. Using mostly unused public domain spaces, the underwater bridge will immediately connect the Calabrian coast at the Campo Calabro highway junction of the E45 with Messina Central Station.Interior view of the tunnel, featuring a bike lane accommodated in the lower part of the tunnelThere is also a bike lane on the bridge's bottom portion. Trees and plants are included into the tunnel's terrariums, improving the crossing's quality. To keep the tunnel from floating up or sinking, metallic frames secure it to pontoons on the water's surface.The idea is for each pontoon, which is 500 meters apart, to be an artificial island that is covered with plants and soil to provide habitat for microbes and birds.The structure's underwater topography is characterized by geometric changes that create inverted hills with peaks and troughs. These regions support ecological diversity in the underwater environment by acting as habitats for a variety of plants, mosses, and invertebrates.Bird's-eye view of the bridge from the Calabria coast on the other side, showing Sicily Island in the background"A submerged floating tunnel has never been built, but several proposals have been made by different entities, starting in 1886, when the naval architect Sir Edward James Reed developed the first concept," Renna explained."Recently, the Norwegian government has been planning to build one in the Fjord to connect different areas of the region.""This bridge typology has significantly less environmental impact because it does not require any anchors at the sea floor and the entire structure can be removed at the end of its life. Additionally, all elements are prefabricated, which reduces construction activities in the water and minimizes harmful effects on aquatic life," the architect continued.Closed view on the artificial islandsAccording to recent research, submerged floating bridges work best in areas with strong seismic activity.As long as the connections with the coastlines include seismic joints, their significant transverse flexibility, along with the extra damping and inertia from water-structure interaction, lessen the amount of earthquake energy transported to the tunnel.Longitudinal section of the entire bridge, with each pontoon spaced 500 meters apart from each otherStudies have also looked into how a submarine collision may affect the tunnel, estimating the possible harm to the submarine and the structure.The outcomes demonstrated that the bridge can manage significant deformation issues. Research on tunnel safety following a collision is still scarce, nevertheless.Aerial photo of the Archipelago bridgeTransversal section. The tunnel is 50 meters underwater.Schemes summarizing main features of the bridgeAxonometric sequenceTimeline the Strait of Sicily:- 251 BC: according to Pliny the Elder, the Romans built a floating structure to transfer elephants from the island.- 1840: Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies conceived the idea of constructing a bridge, commissioning a group of architects and engineers to provide him with ideas for its construction- 1952: On the initiative of the Association of Italian Steel Constructors (Acai), the American engineer David Steinman was commissioned to draft a preliminary project.- 1969: The "International Ideas Competition for the Stable Road and Rail Link between Sicily and the mainland" was announced, envisioning the construction of a stable double-track railway and six-lane highway in compliance with the regulations of the time. In response to this competition, 143 projects were submitted, including proposals from Grant Alan and Partners; a half-submerged tunnel anchored to the seabed with steel cables, or the Lambertini Group's cable-stayed bridge with three large spans of 3300 meters.- 1985: Prime Minister Bettino Craxi spoke in favor of the rapid construction of the bridge. Stretto di Messina Spa entered into an agreement with Anas and Ferrovie dello Stato (Fs). Subsequently, a new study was published comparing three types of bridges, all proposing a single span, 3.3 kilometers long (which remains the current project idea).-1994:The first government led by Silvio Berlusconi obtained the favorable opinion of Anas and Fs on the newly approved project. However, the project did not commence.- 2011/present: Presented by Eurolink, the two pillars of the Strait bridge will be erected in two different areas with a distance of 3.3 kilometers between them. The opening to traffic is planned for 2032.Top image in the article: Underwater view of the submerged bridge. The underside of the artificial islands serves as habitats for various invertebrates, mosses, and plants, promoting ecological diversity in the underwater landscape.All images Angelo Renna.> via Angelo Renna

Submitted by WA ContentsMert Kansu named WAC's most active Country Reporter of December United States Architecture News - Jan 06, 2025 - 11:15 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"WAC's USA Country Reporter Mert Kansu has been named as the most active Country Reporter of December for successfully completing at least three articles in the WAC's Country Editors/Reporters Program.WAC's USA Country Reporter Mert Kansu has been named as the most successful name of December by writing three stories: Miller Hull Partnership's Lake Union Piers, Offsets All Carbon Emissions From Construction, Studio Gang Designs Mass Timber Addition To California College Of Arts, and Snhetta's Far Rockaway Library Transforms Architecture Into A Sculptural Painting.WAC's voluntary Country Editors/Reporters Program was launched in December 2017 with the aim of promoting local architecture, knowledge, stories, and recent developments from various parts of the world to WAC's global audience. The program also seeks to introduce new volunteer journalists and writers as representatives of their countries.The primary goal of the program is to elevate local knowledge and developments, introduce new practices, share local news, and create connections between local architects and the global architecture community. Additionally, it expands WAC's ability to share exclusive local news with its worldwide audience.The program has experienced significant success in a short time, attracting numerous applications from around the globe. Composed of architects, architecture students, academics, writers, experienced journalists, and emerging journalist candidates, WAC currently has 11 Country Reporters and 3 Country Editors representing 9 different countries.If you're interested in joining WAC's Country Editors/Reporters Program, you can find the application details on this page and submit your application.Mert Kansu,USAMert Kansu was appointed as WAC's USA Country Reporter on April 23, 2019 to the program. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Mert currently lives and works in the United States as an architectural designer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Bahcesehir University and a Master of Architecture from the University of Virginia.Mert is passionate about sustainability and ecology, particularly in how tectonics and material expression can create healthy and functional spaces that serve the general public. He believes that architecture can transcend boundaries and raise awareness of our climatic, socioeconomic, and demographic challenges. Mert enjoys sharing his insights and local architectural news.Mert's most popular article to date is "The New Interface Headquarters Building By Perkins+Will Opens In Atlanta." The article reached a record with over 14,000 views, surpassing his previous articles. Learn more about Mert's articles on WAC.Top image courtesy of Mert Kansu.

Source: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway Studio1/8show captionHollaway Studios plans to create a new headquarters and factory for Brompton Bikes on a 100-acre wetlands site near Ashford in Kent have been put on hold after the bicycle manufacturer saw profit last year virtually wiped out.The firm said pre-tax profit fell to 4,602 in the year to March 2024 from 10.7m on turnover down 5% to 123m.> Also read:Hollaway Studio designs floating bike factory for BromptonThe company, which is best known for its folding bikes, blamed the faltering global bicycle market and an oversupply of cheaper bikes for the falls.Hollaway Studios scheme, drawn up three years ago, for a new 100m HQ was planned to include a circular building positioned on stilts 2.2m above the flood plain which would have been turned into a nature reserve open to the public.At the time, Brompton said its ambition was to be able to produce more than 200,000 bikes a year and employ more than 1,500 staff. In its last set of accounts, bike sales fell 8% to 84,899 although staff numbers were up 5% to 844.The new headquarters would have also included a museum and was due to have completed by 2027. Bromptons current factory is in Greenford, west London.

Practice behind redevelopment of IBM building cut close to 130 jobs in latest financial yearAHMM is behind the revamp of the IBM building on Londons South BankRedundancy costs of more than 3m helped keep AHMM in the red last year, its latest annual numbers have revealed.The architect said it spent 1.1m on redundancy payments while it also racked up a further 2.1m on underlying payroll costs of those made redundant.The firm said it cut 129 jobs during the year, a fall of 23%, to end up with 422 staff.Accounts filed at Companies House for the year to March 2024 show that the practice behind a revamp of the IBM building on Londons South Bank also had to fork out 800,000 as one-off cost for an early break clause on 13,500 sq ft of space it no longer needed at its White Collar Factory studio which it gave up last year.> Also read:AHMM submits new plans for tower over Southwark underground stationAHMM, whose directors include former RIBA president Simon Allford, said that business activity continued to be characterised by fluctuations in project programmes which had forced it to respond by significantly restructuring its UK operations.Turnover for the year was down 5% to 47m while pre-tax losses narrowed from 1.8m in 2023 to 1.4m.The majority of its workload is from the UK with revenue of 41m while the rest of the world, which includes a newly opened office in Sydney, Australia, saw income fall 14% to 5m.

Teams selected for the two-year framework will work alongside the local authority of the Scottish Highlands to provide a range of consultancy services and works to deliver energy efficiency upgrades.The framework is divided into five lots covering consultancy and advice, building fabric improvements, heating and ventilation, renewables and ancillary systems, and building controls. Up to 40 teams will be selected in total.According to the brief: This notice is for [an] energy efficiency framework for the Highland Council, for contractors to provide a range of energy efficiency works and services. This includes but is not limited to consultancy & advice, building fabric improvements, heating & ventilation, renewables & ancillary systems and building controls.AdvertisementThe Highland Council is responsible for the 25,653km2 Highland area of Scotland which is home to around 235,710 people. The latest framework will help deliver transformational change in the way energy efficiency and renewable works are carried out across the region.The appointed teams will work on a range of domestic and non-domestic properties across the Highlands as part of the councils net zero ambitions. Upgrades may include insulation, the improvement or replacement of current heating systems and the installation of solar PV.The Highland Council is seeking to undertake a transformational change to the delivery of energy efficiency and renewable works across the region. The proposal to establish a Highland Energy Efficiency framework (2024-2028) for energy efficiency and associated works to both domestic and non-domestic properties in the Highland region.The latest procurement comes eight years after the Highland Council launched a design contest for three low-cost and remote visitor centres in Wester Ross as part of Scotlands 2016 Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design celebrations.Bids for inclusion on the latest framework will be evaluated 100 per cent on quality.AdvertisementCompetition detailsProject titleEnergy Efficiency FrameworkClientThe Highland CouncilContract value25 millionFirst round deadline 5pm, 14 February 2025Restrictions TbcMore informationhttps://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040675-2024

The winning team will deliver a new community hub complex funded by Section 106 developer contributions overseen by Dorset Council on an undeveloped site on the fringes of the settlement.The project planned to complete in 2026 will create a new facility with indoor and outdoor spaces for promoting social interaction, recreation, and inclusivity. Initial plans have already been drawn up to RIBA Stage 3 by local firm PWCR Architects.According to the brief: The Mampitts Community Hub (the Hub) will serve as a key facility for the local community, offering indoor and outdoor spaces to enhance social interaction, recreation, and inclusivity.AdvertisementThis Invitation to Tender invites architectural practices to provide detailed design and construction-stage support. The scope includes RIBA Stages 4 (Technical Design), 5 (Construction), and 6 (Handover).STC has already procured, and owns a license for, a design concept that has been worked up by a previous architect to RIBA Stage 3. This design was used to gain planning and funding approval from Dorset Council (DC) for STC to deliver the Hub.Located 32km west of Salisbury, Shaftesbury is a small Dorset town of around 9,000 residents. The new community hub will be built at the western end of Mampitts Lane and will feature a community room offering affordable space along with a caf offering training and work opportunities.Bids for the latest commission will be evaluated 70 per cent on quality and 30 per cent on price.Competition detailsProject title Mampitts Community HubClientContract value TbcFirst round deadline 31 January 2025Restrictions TbcMore information https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/053f97b5-c876-452e-9c36-9cb36b600036

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Wandering around without cell service? HMD's new OffGrid hotspot accessory, launching at CES 2025, is designed to let smartphones send texts using satellites.Technically, the palm-sized OffGrid is a rebadged version of the similar-lookingMotorola Defy Satellite Link, which was introduced at CES 2024 and limited to only sending emergency messages. That product was developed by rugged phone maker Bullitt, which was acquired by RCD 2023 last year (made up of Bullitt's founders), which HMD partnered with to release the OffGrid. Both devices are designed for travelers who leave coverage of conventional cell networks or as a backup during disasters when those networks go down.In contrast, the OffGrid is designed to enable regular text messaging, much like the current functionality in some premium phones like the Google Pixel 9 series and Apple's Messages via Satellite feature for iPhone 16, iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 owners. The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra released last year can also send images to contacts in an emergency.Read more: I Visited Google for an Inside Look at the Pixel 9's Satellite SOS ToolThe advantage of the OffGrid is that it can be used with Android and iOS phones (HMD didn't specify device compatibility), though they'll connect using OffGrid's proprietary app to message others. It's able to contact emergency services and can share the user's live location with up to five people in intervals from every 4 hours to every 3 minutes, though greater frequency will drain the battery faster.Using the OffGrid requires a subscription to one of two subscription tiers. HMD Unlimited, priced at $15 per month (or $140 for a year) after a $10 activation fee, grants unlimited texts, check-in messages and SOS services. The cheaper HMD Freedom plan is $80 a year (broken down to $6.67 per month) after a $20 activation fee, which offers 350 text and check-in messages to use through the year, while live tracking pings cost 10 cents apiece. Both plans also have the option for unlimited live-tracking for $5 per month extra.The OffGrid packs a 600-mAh battery, which HMD says will last 10 days, though usage (including live location tracking) will drain it faster -- if you're pinging your location every half hour, for instance, it should last around three to four days. It weighs 60 grams, which is slightly lighter than the 70-gram Motorola Defy Satellite Link, but the OffGrid looks extremely similar in design with a big, brightly colored SOS button on the right side and other buttons on the left, one of which lets you send prewritten check-in messages to selected contacts to let them know you're OK. The OffGrid also has a small speaker to warn you when the battery is low.HMD plans to expand the OffGrid's functionality with more features, and though the company hasn't detailed which will be added, representatives described an upcoming enterprise SDK and potential features like voice clips and imaging that could come later. The accessory doesn't support satellite calls, though it uses a third-party service to coordinate contacting emergency services, much like Apple does with Emergency SOS.HMD's OffGrid services run on the satellite networks of providers Viasat and Skylo, and service areas are limited to the US (including Alaska and Hawaii) at launch. These will be expanded to Canada, Mexico and Brazil in the first quarter of 2025, with further expansion to the rest of the Americas, Europe, Australia and New Zealand coming later.While specific phones have started to launch with satellite connectivity features, it's still early days for the technology; services enabling a broad range of phones to link to satellites still haven't debuted. Late last year, Verizon switched away from its prior partnership with Amazon's slow-going Project Kuiper to sign up with both AST SpaceMobile and satellite network company Skylo, while T-Mobile announced that it was ready to beta test connecting phones to SpaceX's Starlink network of micro-satellites just before the end of 2024. AT&T announced in 2022 that it would be working with AST SpaceMobile to bring connectivity to its customers. Watch this: Messages via Satellite in iOS 18: First Look 06:05

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