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The buildings we all eagerly expect to see in 2018 will feature using plenty of words like ?first? and ?biggest?. The first vertical forest in Asia, the biggest power plant in Copenhagen, and the first free-form exoskeleton tower are only a few examples. Eco-friendliness and greenery are common features in most of the projects, making them comply with the architectural trends of 2017/2018.
Stay tuned to explore our list of the most anticipated projects of 2018:
1) ARC Power Plant (by Bjarke Ingels Group, Copenhagen, Denmark)
Courtesy of BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group
One of the many projects BIG has been busy with lately is the ARC Power Plant in Copenhagen. The plant will be an iconic building in the Nordic country, taking eco-friendliness to a whole new level. The power facility will be supplying 60,000 houses in the Danish capital with their clean-energy needs. The project features an Aluminum exterior and, just for fun, the longest roof ski-slope in the world! The slope, which is 1500 feet in length, will have special areas for rookies in addition to areas for those with great experience. By this factory, Denmark hopes to dramatically reduce carbon emission in Copenhagen. 2) Calgary Library (by Snohetta, Calgary, Canada)
Courtesy of Snohetta
The library won?t just be a cultural beacon in Calgary, it will also help connect people with public areas. The project resides amidst East Village and the city?s downtown...