2009设计年鉴

Foreword Our design ideas push all kinds ofboundaries. But in the end, our clientsmeasure the value of those ideasonly by the positive difference theymake to their businesses and to thecommunities they work in. This editionof the Yearbook gives you a taste of therichness and diversity of Arup’s designwork in the last year, and how it helpedour clients to succeed and to connectcommunities in a rapidly changing world. nDesign is more than simply thecreation of a project. Design is anactive, evolving, and increasinglyinclusive process. And more thanever, the design process carries withit a responsibility. Good design hasthe power to transform an idea intosomething useful. Our fifth Design Yearbook takesanother glimpse into Arup’s creativeworld, where responsible design isat the core of what we do. We workhard to ensure that our creativity,innovation and technical excellenceare relevant to the marketplace, to itscurrent physical, social and economiccontext, and to the future. Working responsibly across the builtenvironment, we help to create a betterplace in which we all can live. Contents Arup Design Yearbook 2009 04In safe hands 28A truly coordinated approach 14Minimum risk: maximum value 22A green prototype A zero carbon house is aprototype for green livingin the UK. A new reservoir intaketunnel secures Las Vegas’water supply. Maximising value fornuclear site asset disposal. Helping Queensland to developa new approach to infrastructureprogramme management. 16An eye to the futurePlanning a new bulk watersupply for Queensland. 06Trick of the light 23Green communityNew UK community set toshow that green can beprofitable. 30Second life An oil drilling platform thatcan be reused. Athens’ new museumshowcases the Parthenon’ssplendours. 17Making the invisible visibleUnderstanding a library’sWi-Fi service helps shapeits future strategy. 32In the footsteps of DarwinA new plant science laboratory forDarwin’s prized plant collection. 24Carbon emissionreductions made easyPractical advice on how toreduce carbon emissions. 08A triumph of green thinkingYale’s latest buildingsets new standards insustainable design. 18A building that breathesNatural ventilation in anurban environment. 33An exhibit in its own rightThe new California Academyof Sciences is a living museum. Decoding carbon emissionsA new statistical tool helpspolicymakers to reducecarbon emissions. 10Opportunity out of tragedy After the earthquake:reconstruction plans forDujiangyan City. 20Driving rain 36Breaking the mould Study reveals the effect ofmonsoon rain on Singapore’soutdoor trade. A daring new research buildingshows that ‘acrobatic structures’are possible in a seismic area. 26Going for gold 12Leave no trace Mega developmentawarded Seoul’s first everLEED®gold rating. An elevated walkwaygives access to theMamu Rainforest. 21Bringing water intothe classroom 38Precision planning A template design providescost-effective expansion forCalifornian hospital group. An interactive classroomsession highlights globalwater sustainability issues.session highlights globalwater sustainability issues. 45Forecasting footfalls 52Simple complexity 39Better than new Building the 2008 SerpentineGallery Summer Pavilion. 64Peak performance Refurbishment of aheritage-listed officebuilding in Sydney. Delivering financial andperformance improvementsfor organisations. Minimising vibration onan iconic footbridge. 46Managed flow 54Feast for the senses A world class recital hall forMelbourne’s music lovers. 40Reaching out to Africa 66Sustainable planningin wetlands A freeway managementsystem helps keepMelbourne’s traffic moving. Addressing critical issues ofwater, sanitation, healthcareand education in Africa. Sensitive developmentpreserves central Floridawetlands. 56A coherent vision 48Averting flood risk A creative new approach toinner city development in theGulf region. 42Down to earth An integrated watercatchment model aidsdecision-making for planners. 68Designed for earthquakesNew airport terminal in Istanbulis world’s largest seismically-isolated structure. Ancient building materialsshine in Australia’s newestwinery. 58Schools for all seasonsThree schools are an integralpart of their communities. 49Every drop counts 43A winemaker’s delight A proposed developmentin the water-sensitive NapaValley treads lightly. 70Going underground A Spanish winery’s designreflects the process takingplace within. 60All wrapped up A new 26 kilometre undergroundrail line links Hong Kong andmainland China. A cocoon-shaped landmarkfor three Tokyo colleges. 50A playful crossing 44Zero gravity bridge A new footbridge in Portugalis full of surprises. 62The missing linkA new canal link regeneratesthe boroughs of Liverpool. A slender footbridge links aChicago museum and a park. In safe hands A new intake tunnel for a Nevada reservoir required masterful planning nIt’s May 2009, and Lake Mead isless than half full. With the Las