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UIA Announces Winners of the 2030 Award for Sustainable Architecture

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Image © Srirath Somsawat The International Union of Architects (UIA) , in partnership with UN-Habitat, has just announced the winners of the second cycle of the UIA 2030 Award. This prestigious award recognizes architectural achievements that advance the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda.

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Tirana Reimagined: Architectural Projects Transforming Albania's Capital through Public Engagement

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Image Courtesy of MIR, Designed by Oppenheim Architects Tirana , the capital of Albania , is undergoing a remarkable transformation fueled by an ambitious vision for the future outlined in the Tirana 2030 (TR030) Master Plan.

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The Economics of Vertical Growth in India: Addressing Urban Density and Sprawl

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India's urban population is expected to exceed 600 million by 2030, drawing attention to both urban density and sprawl. With the United Nations projecting urbanization to reach 68% by 2050 , the country's metropolitan regions needs to adapt to increasing populations while maintaining equity and quality of life.

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Saudi Arabia's record-breaking Mukaab tower begins construction in Riyadh

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Its Construction is said to require some 900 workers on-site daily and will likely wrap up by the end of 2030. Its stated dimensions means it would surpass the Boeing Everett Factory in Washington State to become the world's largest building upon completion.

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Expo 2030 Riyadh Unveils First Details of Its Masterplan

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Courtesy of Expo 2030 Riyadh The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) General Assembly in Paris has officially approved the Registration Dossier for Expo 2030 Riyadh , formally confirming Saudi Arabia as the host of the upcoming World Expo. Coinciding with the approval, the initial masterplan for the Expo site has been unveiled.

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Construction starts on world's largest building in Saudi Arabia

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The project is planned to be completed by 2030 as part of the country's Vision 2030 strategy to diversify its economy, which is being funded by its Public Investment Fund. million square metres of office space along with hotels, culture venues, a university, an immersive theatre and an "iconic" museum.

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Zaha Hadid Architects nears completion of Guangzhou sports center with fan-inspired roof

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Image credit: CRLand Image credit: CRLand Set within a 70-hectare riverside park at the southern end of Guangzhou, the sports center will anchor a new civic, business, and residential district within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, which is projected to reach a population of 100 million by 2030.

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