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Carlo Ratti Associati proposes replacement for collapsed Baltimore bridge

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In collaboration with structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and the construction group Webuild , the proposed design will feature primary support pillars "well away from the navigation channel used by large vessels". This means it's more material-efficient and ultimately sustainable, according to the team. "In

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Passengers also like knowing they’re using an airport focused on sustainability.

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8 Shenton Way by SOM among Asia’s most sustainable skyscrapers

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The building is scheduled for completion in 2028. Nature and sustainability are driving forces behind the design. Reusing part of the existing foundation and infrastructure onsite will minimize material use and embodied carbon during construction. The tower incorporates leading-edge post-pandemic design features. Image © SOM.

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UNStudio win competition for Namildae Resort in Sacheon

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Image © UNStudio In response, Park Dong-sik, Mayor of Sacheon City responded: “We expect to see this future-proof design still functioning as an exemplary reference in 2030″ and promised, “We will give our full support to the construction of the best landmark hotel and resort in Sacheon.”

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Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub by BIG and A+ Architect

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Constructed mainly in wood, the hub connects to the central train station in the west and dovetails the city’s pedestrian and bicycle flows towards the east, acting as a link between the city center, the UNESCO-listed Canal du Midi and the Périole neighborhood. Source by BIG Bjarke Ingels Group.

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Calatrava Boulevard by Santiago Calatrava Architects

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Santiago Calatrava, Uwe Reppegather, Founder and Managing Director of the CENTRUM Group and Lord Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller announced the plans for Calatrava Boulevard – a sustainable, luxury building complex located on a site between Königsallee, Königstrasse and Steinstrasse in Düsseldorf, Germany. The plan is set to be completed by 2028.

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From Float Glass to OLEDs: How Recent Advancements in Glass Technology Are Reshaping 21st Century Design

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from 2021 to 2028. Department of Energy report, smart windows have the potential to save up to 20% in annual energy costs, marking a substantial stride in building energy efficiency through one of the most used materials in construction. Yet it’s not all about sustainability and climate.

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