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Competitions: Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS2) Awards

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Registration Deadline: Sep 30, 2024; Submission Deadline Sep 30, 2024 Steel has a unique ability to bring complex design visions to life quickly, efficiently, and sustainably. What’s at stake? Pedestrian bridges entered in the competition must be an intrinsic part of a building and not stand-alone structures. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

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Tree planting ceremony marks start of construction on MVRDV’s La Serre

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Image © MVRDV Emphasising its sustainable practices in resource management, La Serre connects to the city’s heating network using recovered wastewater. La Serre’s vibrant open façade not only enhances the biodiversity of Issy but also creates connections among residents and with the city, fostering social sustainability.

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Henning Larsen unveils design for world's largest timber logistics centre

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Trees will provide shaded seating on the roof Expected to be completed by 2026, the Logistics Center West will be built largely from glued laminated timber (glulam) and cross-laminated timber (CLT) along with other biogenic materials. Rainwater from the rooftop will be collected and stored for sustainable reuse around the building.

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Page Southerland Page integrates "past and future" at Texas Capitol Complex

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It includes high-rise office buildings by HKS "The project aligns with Austin's larger objectives of sustainable urban development, economic growth, and community engagement, including reimagining the 40-block area surrounding the Capitol building," the team said. "It The photography is by Albert Vecerka/Esto. & Elec. (AOR & Elec.

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New Station Building in Gothenburg by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter

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An attractive junction point is created here to get more people to travel by public transport in a safe and sustainable urban environment. The project should stand out as a beacon for the railway’s collective significance, sustainability and environmental friendliness. Source by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.

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Eight future stadiums set to be built around the world

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Major stadiums are currently being developed by leading architecture studios for countries including the USA, China and Italy to host everything from football and American football to baseball and the 2026 Winter Olympics. It will be built entirely from wood and powered by sustainable energy sources. It is set to complete in 2026.

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The most-read architecture and design stories of 2022

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February – MIT engineers invent plastic that is stronger than steel. Invented by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) chemical engineers, the material is light and mouldable like plastic but has a strength and resistance that is closer to steel. December – Sixteen stadiums set to host games at the World Cup 2026.