Selective waste collection
Large amounts of waste accumulate daily in towns. According to environmentally conscious planning, reusable materials (paper, plastics etc.) are collected in designated containers separately from non-reusable household waste.
The ‘lungs’ of towns
The trees and shrubs, planted
in densely populated towns, serve as ‘lungs’ by cleaning the air and regulating the local microclimate. Town parks are maintained by gardeners.
Glass facade
The heat-treated glass panes of the building
are much stronger than ordinary glass panels.
Even in the case of braking, they shatter into
small fragments. In addition, the gap between
the double glazing is filled with dry air or an inert gas, improving its heat- and soundproofing ability.
Modern Office Building
What springs to mind at the mention of the word ‘town’? Most people think of multi-storey buildings. To make better use of space, town buildings usually grow upwards. Let’s take a look at the structure of one such modern office building. The plumbing and drainage system, electrical cable network, fire protection and alarm system, lifts and underground garage are all indispensable, integral parts of the building. Every component of the structure is designed with efficiency in mind.
Glass surfaces
Skyscrapers
The main feature of the cityscape of great metropolises is the forest of slim, towering, habitable buildings, the skyscrapers.
The glass surfaces have a special coating which reflect or absorb certain frequency light waves,
but the glass allows internal spaces to remain light. Its reflective properties protects against internal temperatures rising too high in summer.
Rainwater tank
Rainwater is collected and stored in this tank, preventing it from causing sudden flooding. It lets the water seep back into the ground gradually to avoid flood damage.
Underground garage
To reduce the area of built-up sites and make better use of available land, underground garages are constructed below buildings, squares and parks.
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