Kajima Corporation Buildings – Demolition Methodology “There are so many quiet revolutions going on in tall buildings. Top-down construction is one such revolution, and here is another—bottom-up demolition.” Location Tokyo Completion Date Tower 1: 1968 Tower 2: 1972 Demolition Date 2008 Height Tower 1: 76 m (249 ft) Tower 2: 65m (213 ft) Stories Tower 1: 20 Tower 2: 17 Primary Use Office The demolition of older tall buildings is increasingly becoming an issue with the impact on the environment and re-use of materials. The new Kajima method offers a solution which addresses and improves upon typical demolition methods. This method will improve the sustainability of a building through its lifespan and final deconstruction. Aside from improving sustainability, this method also decreases the impact of demolition on its surroundings. Figure...
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