Broad Group has a 15 page document that lays out the case for the SkyCity skyscraper This document describes why the 202 story Skycity is more practical than past skyscrapers and why it is economically different since it radically lower per square foot construction cost means it is good for multifunction usage and not just high end offices and high end apartments. The start of construction has been delayed 18 to 24 months versus when the company had hoped to start, has next to nothing to do with the technology or economics but with skyscraper politics and regulation. It was somewhat unexpected by the company since they have built over 30 other buildings using the same construction methods and one of those buildings are 50 stories tall (Beijing Horizon Hotel). There is also a 100 story skyscraper that Broad has authorized and should complete this year.
Skycity success would enable China to make improvements in health, lower construction dust (40% of particulate pollution), safety and economics for China's urbanization. Skycity could be a tool to reduce overall global urban sprawl in spite of increasing population.
It is still 3 months to assemble on site and 4 months to build the factory components and 6 months to build the foundation.
The CEO Zhang Yue makes his case at Treehugger against the Skycity and Broad Group haters.
Why does the foundation construction only need six months? It is thanks to the competence of China Construction 5th Engineering Division Corporation and the excellent geological conditions of the location. That is also one of the reasons why we choose such a remote location. The contract period with China Construction 5th Engineering Division Corporation is exactly six months. And the Corporation is not only the foundation constructor for the Sky City, but also the general contractor responsible for the installation. Its competency and qualifications are unquestionable.
* One 202 story SkyCity with affordable living, playgrounds, parks schools, offices and stores removes the need for 2000 cars
* energy saving construction saves energy and reduces CO2 by 120000 tons per year vs conventional skyscrapers
* Superior interior air quality has been proven in over 30 buildings built with the same methods
* Skycity will have over 800,000 square feet of vertical organic farms and other interior greenspace
This will be about 9 times larger than any other vertical farm that exists at this time
* They have a 9 billion yuan budget
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Skycity success would enable China to make improvements in health, lower construction dust (40% of particulate pollution), safety and economics for China's urbanization. Skycity could be a tool to reduce overall global urban sprawl in spite of increasing population.
It is still 3 months to assemble on site and 4 months to build the factory components and 6 months to build the foundation.
The CEO Zhang Yue makes his case at Treehugger against the Skycity and Broad Group haters.
Why does the foundation construction only need six months? It is thanks to the competence of China Construction 5th Engineering Division Corporation and the excellent geological conditions of the location. That is also one of the reasons why we choose such a remote location. The contract period with China Construction 5th Engineering Division Corporation is exactly six months. And the Corporation is not only the foundation constructor for the Sky City, but also the general contractor responsible for the installation. Its competency and qualifications are unquestionable.
* One 202 story SkyCity with affordable living, playgrounds, parks schools, offices and stores removes the need for 2000 cars
* energy saving construction saves energy and reduces CO2 by 120000 tons per year vs conventional skyscrapers
* Superior interior air quality has been proven in over 30 buildings built with the same methods
* Skycity will have over 800,000 square feet of vertical organic farms and other interior greenspace
This will be about 9 times larger than any other vertical farm that exists at this time
* They have a 9 billion yuan budget
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