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18 developments make the cut as 2024 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence finalists

Archinect

The program, which was established in 1979, is considered among the highest achievements in the real estate development industry and honors completed projects that are exemplary of its mission of promoting best practices in development.

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Turning Corn Waste Into an Innovative Bio-Based Material

ArchDaily

Cortesia de CornWall® The practice of upcycling –present in a variety of industries from fashion to construction– not only revitalizes discarded items, adding new values and functions, but also contributes to turning them into valuable resources. CornWall® , developed by StoneCycling , is a pioneering innovation in this regard.

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Rayon: A Design Software Revolutionizing Collaboration for Efficient Project Development

ArchDaily

Image © Rayon Rayon , an innovative online design tool that aims to create a new collaborative approach to developing "mundane buildings" within the city , has been selected as part of ArchDaily's 2023 Best New Practices. The software company believes that there is a “culture of the ordinary” in architecture.

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Re-Purposing Materials: From Post-Industrial Recyclate to Accessible Furniture

ArchDaily

Today, furniture should not be limited solely to fulfilling an aesthetic and functional role, but should also have a purpose in the context of contemporary design and sustainable development. It also features integrated solutions with universal design in mind , making a statement in favor of innovation and eco-design. Read more »

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Pensole Lewis College and PepsiCo launch partnership for design diversity with innovative student lounge project

Archinect

Previously on Archinect: A formerly closed HBCU in Detroit is reopening as a design school thanks to an industry leader Together, PepsiCo and Pensole Lewis aim to address the diversity gap in the design industry by providing students with access to mentorship, apprenticeships, and job opportunities.

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Virginia Tech team completes world-first observation tower with innovative low-carbon timber

Archinect

A team of students and faculty at Virginia Tech has completed an innovative observation tower in rural Virginia. The design and delivery of the project saw the development and certification of a new custom timber product, off-site prefabrication, and the discovery of the ruins of a historic building.

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Six innovative infrastructure projects from bridges to boardwalks

Deezen

This category rewards new-build infrastructure or refurbishment of existing facilities where the projects exhibit an innovative solution to delivering public utilities. Informed by Victorian industrial design and developed over seven years, the over a small channel utilises manual levers for rotation.