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CAYIN TECHNOLOGY DISPLAYS INSTALLED IN ARRAYA TOWER
Taiwan-based digital signage provider CAYIN Technology has installed customized displays for the elevators at Arraya Tower II, the second-tallest office building in Kuwait. Working with system integrator Strategic Solution, CAYIN displays in each of the 14 elevators can provide tenants with updated information, including stock-market quotes, through satellite TV. The system uses Wi-Fi transmitters installed in the elevator pits that are connected to a server through an internet hub. The server receives satellite signals and transmits them to the displays. More information about the project is available at website.
INDIAN RAILWAY REPLACING OLDEST ESCALATORS
India’s Metro Railway is preparing to replace some of the oldest escalators at its 24 stations in Kolkata, while others that are comparatively new will undergo extensive overhauls, the Times of India reported on October 30. "We are conducting a thorough and rigorous audit to check the condition of all escalators," said Indrani Banerjee, chief public relations officer, Metro Railway. In planning for the work, Metro Railway was aiming to reduce inconvenience to passengers. "We have made detailed plans to phase out the oldest ones in a timely manner," said Banerjee. Metro has already added four new escalators in 2017.
WORLD’S TALLEST PASSIVE TOWERS SET FOR VANCOUVER
A pair of condominium towers at 1400 Alberni Street in Vancouver, Canada, will be the world's tallest buildings to meet the Passive House standard, Construction Business reported on October 25. The source described the standard as one that "significantly improves energy efficiency and comfort," while reducing the structure’s environmental footprint. The Vancouver towers will stand 43 and 48 stories, and feature 450 residences and a 10,000-sq.-ft. daycare. They are being developed by Landa Global Properties and Asia Standard Americas, and designed by New York City-based Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Vancouver firm MCM Partnership. Completion is expected in 2022.
HARD ROCK UNVEILS GUITAR-SHAPED HOTEL
Leaders of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International unveiled a long-envisioned guitar-shaped hotel at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on October 25, the Miami Herald reported. The 36-story, 450-ft.-tall hotel will hold 638 rooms and is part of a major expansion of the resort complex. In addition to the new hotel, the US$1.5-billion project includes an expansion of the casino facilities, as well as a new, 7,000-seat theater with video studio facilities. The hotel will feature restaurants and lounges, a 41,000-sq.-ft. spa and a 10-acre "lagoon-style" pool with private villas and butler service. The project is targeted for completion in mid 2019.
Image courtesy of Miami Herald:
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article180908011.html
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