Construction

Kabul is experiencing a boom in new construction and a few high-rise buildings have been built using modern construction materials and techniques. It is a very encouraging feeling.

The new development encompasses mixed-use facilities that will include hotels, office buildings, retail malls, outdoor markets, medical facilities, low cost housing, cultural buildings such as concert halls and movies theaters, public parks and pedestrian malls, fountains, new roadways, parking and the beginnings of a public transit system.

The facilities will include an upgraded infrastructure for domestic water, sanitation system, electrical and IT.

The project will be based on extensive use of concrete in all high-rise and national structures including all exterior solar screen work. In addition, the design will use brick, glass, and other local or recycled materials that are abundant in Afghanistan. The design will employ higher architectural density and ventilated facades to cut cooling energy costs in summer and winter. This development represents also a quantum leap in life cycle costing, maintenance and long term environmental responsibility.

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