Dramatic changes in the climate due to global warming have lead to an increase in the awareness of the damages inflicted on our planet. Jessie Sackett of "Environmental Design & Construction" (2007) says that buildings are a major contributor to the problem of climate change. She goes on to say that, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global greenhouse gas emissions have increased 70 percent within the past 34 years alone.

The festivities of the 2009 MIPIM summit in Cannes, France have come to an end. At the event, MIPIM gives away five prestigious awards annually to outstanding projects in the categories of Business Centres, Refurbished Office Buildings, Residential Developments, Hotels & Tourism Resorts, and Green Buildings. This year’s nominees have been showcased on ourbania’s Markets page (http://ourbania.com/markets). The winners of the 2009 MIPIM awards are as follows:

1. Business Centres: Kranhaus1 (Cologne, Germany) http://ourbania.com/urban-items/kranhaus

The infamous 'Neues Museum' or 'New Museum' in Berlin, Germany, was designed by Friedrich August Stüler in the mid-19th century. Unfortunately, the historical icon was almost completely destroyed during World War II. On March 5 of this year, the museum finished its full renovation. The leading architect was award-winning David Chipperfield along with Julian Harrap. The museum will house the works of the Egyptian Museum and the Museum of Pre- and Early History. In October 2009, the museum will open for viewing.

Who was the Contractor/Builder for Der Angerhof in Munich, Germany?

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On the 'Markets' page of ourbania, you will find a feature which showcases the nominees for the 2009 MIPIM Business Centre Award. Click on each link to learn more about the newest, most innovative Business Centres in the world. Follow this link to the 'Markets' page: http://ourbania.com/markets