The Future of Construction

By Y.C.LIM

Time lapse of Construction on Ark Hotel. Building 15 stories in 2 days.

A 15-story building built in two days, sound impossible? The Chinese Ark Hotel just proved that it is possible by erecting the entire building in 48 hours.

Level 9 Earthquake Resistance: diagonal bracing structure, light weight, steel construction, passed level 9 earthquake resistance testing.

6x Less Material: even though the construction materials are much lighter(250kg/m2) than the traditional materials(over 1500kg/m2), the floors and walls are solid with surefootedness, airtight and sound-proofing.

5x Energy Efficient: 150mm thermal insulation for walls and roofs, triple glazed plastic windows, external solar shading, heat insulation, fresh air heat recovery, LED lighting, yearly HAVC A/C energy consumption equivalent to 7 liters oil.

20x Purification: after 3 levels of purification, the purification efficiency for fresh air reaches 95%-99.9%; air exchanged 1-2.5 times per hour, and indoor air is 20x cleaner than out door air.

1% Construction Waste: all components are factory made, construction waste, mainly package materials, result from on site set-up only and amount to 1% of the total weight of the building.

This can truly be called a sustainable building, as it comprises all the necessary environmental friendly elements, without compromising comfort and security. Topping off everything with a stunning erection time of only 2 days.

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