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Toyo Ito completes work on the largest mass timber building in Asia

Archinect

Toyo Ito has shared a video update at the conclusion of his firm’s monumental academic building project, titled "Gaia," for the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. Image courtesy Nanyang Technological University, Singapore via Faceboo.

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Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam – Welcome to Dreamland

Hotel Designs

Two stages will host a plethora of key-note presentations, panel discussions and exclusive interviews where we see innovators explore topics such as sustainability, technology, marketing, staffing & HR and revenue-management. “We recognise how important networking is to our visitors” continued Suters.

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Five degrees that combine design and scientific research on Dezeen Courses

Deezen

The roundup includes postgraduate courses that explore topics such as technology, sustainability, materials and food systems, while challenging students to produce designs that explore future needs.

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Building for the Pacific Northwest

SW Oregon Architect

The conference was well-attended and chock full of informative, interesting continuing education seminars. AIA, LEED Green Associate discuss how their team pushed the sustainability envelope with the design of Kaiser Borsari Hall on the Western Washington University campus. To merely say I am glad I attended is a big understatement.

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University of Illinois Chicago presents six industrial design projects

Deezen

Although this can promote sustainability it can also affect the emotional and psychological wellbeing of residents. Based on straightforward mechanics and a culture of repair involving local bike shops, the approach leverages established design standards to afford long-term incremental improvements aimed at sustaining value."

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Solar power's potential limited unless "you do everything perfectly" says solar scientist

Deezen

The sun offers an endless source of energy but solar technology is being held back by manufacturing limitations, says Dutch scientist and professor Wim C Sinke in this interview. There is no limitation [to solar power] if you do everything perfectly – if you use the right materials and introduce circular technology," he said.

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Six architecture and design events in October from Dezeen Events Guide

Deezen

The event, which takes place in Frankfurt , also presents electrical engineering products, house and building automation and security technology. The event will focus on three key themes: Green Deal and Sustainability, Electrification and Digitisation and Light and Design. Utopian Hours. 14 to 16 October, Italy. Seoul Design.

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