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BIG and A+ Architects Reveal Design for Mass Timber Transport Hub in France

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The design of the new hub takes cues from the city’s distinctive roofscape and the traditional use of the rose-colored “foraine” brick, employing a mass timber structure and low-carbon concrete to ensure a sustainable intervention adapted to its environment. The Hub is set to begin construction in 2026. Read more »

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Is shipping container architecture really sustainable?

Archinect

Ultimately, removing containers from the circular economy by retrofitting them into usable spaces could put a strain on the industry and result in the need to use more iron ore, causing even more harm to the environment. billion by the year 2026. A simple technology, they have helped facilitate global trade like no other.

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Espoo House celebrates Finland's tradition of wooden construction

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Wood will be the primary material used to construct this building for the city administration of Espoo, Finland , which is being designed by studios Cobe and Lundén Architecture Company. Named Espoo House, the 24,000-square-mere building is intended to pay homage to Finland's history of timber construction.

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3XN opens Forskaren, a hub for innovation in Stockholm’s Hagastaden district

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The 24,000 m2 building contains flexible work environments with large offices, co-working spaces and laboratories. The ground floor is the social heart of Forskaren, inviting the public inside an active environment through a glass façade. Here, the building opens up and invites people to circulate and socialise.

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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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Mass Timber Logistics Hub in Netherlands by Henning Larsen

aasarchitecture

Driven by a shared commitment to reduce emissions, create a fair working environment and be circular by design to minimize waste and keep resources in use. Our commitment to preserving and enhancing the natural environment goes beyond aesthetics; it’s about fostering ecological variety and creating a sustainable ecosystem.

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Aedas-designed Trojena Ski Village: a futuristic ski destination in NEOM

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Scheduled for completion in 2026, the resort will include year-round skiing (3 months on snow and year-round synthetic “dry” skiing), retail stores, restaurants, luxury mansions, apartments and luxury hotels including serviced apartments operated by prestigious operators. Source by Aedas.

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