Holcim Awards 2014 winners for Asia Pacific announced
The winning projects of the Holcim Awards 2014
Asia Pacific show how building with sustainable
construction in mind can enhance the region’s human,
natural and economic performance. The winning
submissions demonstrate the development of multidisciplinary responses to the challenges facing design
and building.
A bird sanctuary in Thailand, a locally-adapted
orphanage in Nepal, and a community library in
Sri Lanka received the top prizes. 13 projects to be
implemented in nine countries in the Asia Pacific
region were recognized with a total of USD 330,000
prize money.
Protective Wing: a bird sanctuary in northern
Thailand that serves as both an educational facility
and bird rehabilitation centre won the Gold prize. The
integrated approach includes a small hotel and bird
viewing tower while simulating the natural habitat –
combining architectural qualities with conservation,
education, research and eco-tourism. AD
Holcim Awards Gold 2014 for Asia Pacific –
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