Used Construction Equipment for the MMAA Building in Qatar

A building resembling a prickly cactus is about to sprout from the dusty, dry soil of Qatar to house - appropriately - the Minister for Municipal Affairs and Agriculture.

Designed by Bangkok firm Aesthetics Architects, the dome-like building will be very energy-efficient and feature sun shades to control the heat.

For used construction equipment, got to MSloane Consulting.

The dome at the foot of the building will house a botanic garden. Unfortunately, as Qatar has one of the highest GDP in the world, construction processes are not likely to be as energy-efficient as the building itself.