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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Construction firm aims at space elevator in 2050
We're sorry this is not Cambodia project but it is very interesting to share with all of you. We hope you don't mind!
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The Yomiuri Shimbun
It may be possible to travel to space in an elevator as early as 2050, a major construction company has announced.
Obayashi Corp., headquartered in Tokyo, on Monday unveiled a project to build a gigantic elevator that would transport passengers to a station 36,000 kilometers above the Earth.
For the envisaged project, the company would utilize carbon nanotubes, which are 20 times stronger than steel, to produce cables for the space elevator.
The idea of space elevators has been described in several science-fiction novels. Obayashi, however, believes it is possible to construct one in the real world thanks to carbon nanotubes, which were invented in the 1990s, the company said.
Some other organizations have also been studying the development of space elevators, such as the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
In Obayashi's project, a cable would be stretched up to 96,000 kilometers, or about one-fourth of the distance between the Earth and the moon. One end of the cable would be anchored at a spaceport on the ground, while the other would be fitted with a counterweight.
The terminal station would house laboratories and living space. The car could carry up to 30 people to the station at 200 kilometers per hour, which would mean a 7-1/2 day trip to reach the station. Magnetic linear motors are one possible means of propulsion for the car, according to Obayashi.
Solar power generation facilities would also be set up around the terminal station to transmit power to the ground, the company added.
Whether carbon nanotubes can be mass-produced economically enough and whether various organizations from around the world can work together are two key issues facing the development of the space elevator, according to the company.
"At this moment, we cannot estimate the cost for the project," an Obayashi official said. "However, we'll try to make steady progress so that it won't end just up as simply a dream."
Read original post: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T120221004421.htm
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The Yomiuri Shimbun
It may be possible to travel to space in an elevator as early as 2050, a major construction company has announced.
Obayashi Corp., headquartered in Tokyo, on Monday unveiled a project to build a gigantic elevator that would transport passengers to a station 36,000 kilometers above the Earth.
For the envisaged project, the company would utilize carbon nanotubes, which are 20 times stronger than steel, to produce cables for the space elevator.
The idea of space elevators has been described in several science-fiction novels. Obayashi, however, believes it is possible to construct one in the real world thanks to carbon nanotubes, which were invented in the 1990s, the company said.
Some other organizations have also been studying the development of space elevators, such as the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
In Obayashi's project, a cable would be stretched up to 96,000 kilometers, or about one-fourth of the distance between the Earth and the moon. One end of the cable would be anchored at a spaceport on the ground, while the other would be fitted with a counterweight.
The terminal station would house laboratories and living space. The car could carry up to 30 people to the station at 200 kilometers per hour, which would mean a 7-1/2 day trip to reach the station. Magnetic linear motors are one possible means of propulsion for the car, according to Obayashi.
Solar power generation facilities would also be set up around the terminal station to transmit power to the ground, the company added.
Whether carbon nanotubes can be mass-produced economically enough and whether various organizations from around the world can work together are two key issues facing the development of the space elevator, according to the company.
"At this moment, we cannot estimate the cost for the project," an Obayashi official said. "However, we'll try to make steady progress so that it won't end just up as simply a dream."
Read original post: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T120221004421.htm
Monday, February 6, 2012
The Star Emerald
This is another new project of A7corp in Phnom Penh. We don't have information about this projects but only some renderings and maps. According to the pictures below, it is seemingly residential project like Borei Peng Hourt residential complex which is also designed by A7corp. We'll keep you updated if we get more information. Thanks!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Unknown Projects
Today we have some photos from MK Kaisha Pte, a Singapore-based design and build company. We do not have detail on these projects but we know that these will be located in Cambodia. Please enjoy!
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| Mixed Development (Retail, Office & Residential) |
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| Mixed Development (Services Apartments & Residential) |
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| Mixed Development (Retail, Serviced Apartments & Grade A Office) |
Human Resources Development Center
Today, we have another project donated by Korean International corporation agency (KOICA). The project started last year in the Royal University of Phnom Penh complex. The project is human resources development center which is designed with the purpose to improve national competitiveness of Cambodia through human resources development program. The center will be equipped with modern teaching materials, creating human resource development program including Information Technology, and Technical Training courses, and dispatching Korean experts.
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| the picture of artist's visualization |
Site Area: 5,457 sq.m
Total Floor Area: 3,482 sq.m
Building Area: 2,791 sq.m
Structure: Reinforced concrete
External wall finish: Anti-pollution Silicon paint + Metal Sheet
Construction Period: Oct-2011 to Feb-2013
Estimated Coist: USD 6.5 million
Project Management: Samwoo CM
Contractor: HYUNDAI AMCO CO., Ltd.
Location: Royal Unversity of Phnom Penh complex
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| Construction Site |
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Teaching training centre
The buildings are set back from the main road in front of the site. Behind the buildings there is a garden for use by staff and trainees.
Images courtesy: Pyle Architects
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| view from the entrance to the site; planting obscures the vehicles |
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| aerial view |
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| front elevation; vertical louvres shade the windows |
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| courtyard with water and plants |
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