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| Azerbaijan seeks Danish expertise in proposing Zira Zero Island  Zira Zero Island is a 1.000.000 m² master plan for a carbon neutral resort and residential development on Zira Island located along the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijan is rediscovering its national identity by imagining Zira Island as an architectural landscape based upon the country's dramatic natural setting. Located within the crescent shaped bay of the capital city Baku, Zira Island includes the Seven Peaks of Azerbaijan which is envisioned by its designers BIG Architects and the engineers Ramboll to be a sustainable model for urban development, and an iconographic skyline recognizable from the city's coastline.The vision of Zira Island is to create a new development that is entirely independent of external resources – in other words a self contained island. By combining the best of the traditional Azerbaijani building tradition with the newest technology, Zira Island will provide excellent living spaces for people, with a minimum usage of resources. The Zira Island Master Plan will be a part of the upcoming public exhibition entitled "Yes is More" at the Danish Architecture Center opening 21 February at 6:00pm. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |