TOPIC #23 MODERN INNOVATIONS

Dubai Palm Island

Group of man-made islands built in the shape of palm trees. They are among the most famous engineering and tourism projects in the world.

Palm Jumeirah

The first and most famous one, completed in the mid-2000s. It’s home to luxury hotels, resorts, villas, and apartments (e.g., Atlantis The Palm).

Palm Jebel Ali

Larger than Palm Jumeirah, still under development, with plans for entertainment and residential areas.

Palm Deira

Originally planned as the largest, but its scale was reduced and rebranded as Deira Islands

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

Breathtaking architectural wonder located in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Hunan Province, China. Known for being one of the longest and highest glass-bottomed bridges in the world, it offers visitors a thrilling and panoramic view of the canyon below

Architect Haim Dotan

Designed the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

Burj Khalifa

Record-breaking mixed-use skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Taj Mahal

17-hectare Mughal-era funerary complex in Agra, India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal

Three Gorges Dam

Massive hydroelectric gravity dam spanning the Yangtze River in central China, located just west of Yichang in Hubei Province

It is the world’s largest hydroelectric power station by installed capacity and among the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever undertaken.

Eden Project

Located in Cornwall, UK, began as a bold environmental initiative in a disused china clay pit

Rainforest Biome

Largest indoor rainforest in the world, featuring tropical plants from Southeast Asia, West Africa, and South America

Mediterranean Biome

Mimics the warm, dry climates of regions like Southern Europe and California. Outside the biomes, beautifully landscaped gardens display native and global plant species

Cardboard Cathedral

Also known as the Transitional Cathedral, the Cardboard Cathedral serves as an Anglican church and multipurpose community venue

Primavera Residences

Twin-tower, mid-rise mixed-use condominium located at Pueblo de Oro Business Park, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

Upside-Down House

This structure is built with its roof on the ground and its foundation pointing upwards, creating an illusion that challenges the normal perception of a house.

Longaberger Basket Building

Also known as the "Big Basket," served as the corporate headquarters of the Longaberger Company—a renowned American maker of handcrafted baskets.