Tabanlioglu Architects design for the Astana Stadium is under construction in Kazakhstan
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- Category: Construction
- Published on Thursday, 11 November 2010 22:25
The stadium is to be used as a multifunctional entertainment complex for different sports and gathering purposes, but it is mainly programmed as a soccer field that fits the FIFA and UEFA criteria. Align with the elliptical outer form; the circulation line creates dynamic and peaceful areas. The structural elements mutually support each other and converge into a grid-like formation, in which façades, stairs and roof are integrated. The steel structure, transparent glass and the partially used galvanized sandwich panels on the facade create a strong and clear expression.
The airbag for cyclists: New inflatable collar protects riders who refuse to wear a helmet
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- Category: Transport
- Published on Saturday, 23 October 2010 08:28
It is the perfect invention for those of us too vain to bother wearing a helmet while riding our bikes. The 'Hvvding' helmet is an airbag 'collar' that springs into action within 0.1 seconds, covering the skull and neck of a rider in the event of an impact.The airbag for cyclists: New inflatable collar protects riders who refuse to wear a helmet. It is the perfect invention for those of us too vain to bother wearing a helmet while riding our bikes. The 'Hvvding' helmet is an airbag 'collar' that springs into action within 0.1 seconds, covering the skull and neck of a rider in the event of an impact. Roughly translated into English as the 'Chieftain' - the Hvvding was designed over six years by two Swedish industrial design students.
Smart system can reduce water leakage
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- Category: Construction
- Published on Saturday, 16 October 2010 14:30
Engineer Andrew Burrows of i20 Water has won the Grand Prix at the 2010 British Engineering Excellence Awards, held this week at London’s Globe Theatre. Burrows, a chartered engineer, member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and an active member of the International Water Association, won the accolade for his design of i20’s Smart Water System, which can reduce water leakage by 20 per cent. In use, the i2O system continuously adjusts and controls the pressure of water going into a district metering area (DMA) so that under all demand levels, low to high,
KAZENERGY Association holds the Eurasian Energy Forum-2010 forum
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- Category: Power
- Published on Wednesday, 06 October 2010 09:24
KAZENERGY Association holds the Eurasian forum KAZENERGY during a particular phase of Kazakhstan chairmanship in OSCE. Promotion of issues of creation of a stable system of the global energy security by Kazakhstan in international arena is quite natural.
Complex efforts that are taken by the country under the leadership of President Nursultan Nazarbayev in that direction are interpreted by the world community as an indicator of Kazakhstan commitment to partnership broadening and increase of stability of energy relations. Moreover our republic achieved considerable results in building of the stable oil and gas and energy base during recent years.
Mobile communication will go down in value!
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- Category: Communications
- Published on Sunday, 26 September 2010 15:17
Addressing the problem with high tariffs for mobile communication services is one of the primary tasks assigned to Ministry of Communication & Information. There is no point in pretending otherwise: our mobile communication does cost much. A mobile phone has long been a vital need, yet calls are still hitting the subscriber in the wallet.
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