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The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat International Conference

The Urbanist

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Reimagining Urban Spaces: The Piraeus Tower Transformation

This chapter explores the ambitious project to retrofit a 1970s tower into a modern mixed-use office space in Greece, focusing on energy efficiency and aesthetic integration with its surroundings. It also discusses the role of tall buildings in urban densification, the importance of green spaces, and strategic design in mitigating heat challenges in hot climates.

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