75Institutional Excellence AwardFlower of the DesertChoosing arid climate and Following Biomimetic design, we came to across a plant that lives in the Namibia desert, Welwitschia which is extremely sustainable in Arid areas and lives about 1000 to 1500 years. The unusual form of this plant keeps the soil under the plant cool and moist. The thick leaves lay on the sand surface and prevent wind erosion aswell.
80People's Choice AwardNarratives of Indus valley civilisationThe project is a public institution which showcases the storyline of Indus valley civilisation. The program includes a resource centre, museum, kids learning area and interpretation centre
7THE VEIL- RISE OF A GREEN SKYSCRAPER IN BEIJINGThe veil skyscraper design is located in the CBD area of Beijing. The project stands as a cohesive element in the absence of a compositional situation of the project area. The eco sustainable tower, uses innovative techniques for renewable energy production. In this way, formal design is combined with a forward-thinking technological system.