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Saudi Arabia lowers predicted number of residents at The Line by 2030

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The Line mega-city, which is the flagship development for Saudi Arabia's Neom project, will allegedly house fewer than 300,000 people by 2030, down from an original goal of 1.5 Bloomberg has previously reported that the wealth fund is trying to find new cash sources to help finance the project. A source also said that just 2.4

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Sustainable architecture efforts hindered by "sloppiness" says UN climate ambassador

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This could involve securing private investment to develop low-carbon material innovations and construction techniques, as well as focusing on local, low-cost solutions – especially in the Global South where climate change is already wreaking havoc. And therefore, you've got the case for financing.".

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Saudi Arabia denies Neom human rights abuses in response to UN report

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It added that Ibrahim al-Huwaiti was additionally accused and convicted of "financing of terrorism and supply of weapons and ammunition to terrorists for use in terrorist operations". An initiative of Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Neom is being developed on a 10,200-square-mile site in the northwest of the country.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

Renovation is not only a new creative frontier for architects, it is the future of architecture: according to Deloitte estimates, up to 90 percent of future development will involve re-designing existing buildings. At this point, adaptive reuse is mainstream, and the carbon-saving benefits are well-known (and widely touted).

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HOK Architects: Architecture Office News

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His tenure saw HOK win hundreds of design awards, strengthen its commitment to sustainable and regenerative design, open three new offices, diversify its leadership, and increase its pro-bono work and charitable giving. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, HOK’s director of sustainable design. Louis studio. In his time in St.

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Mya and The Shop SLC, Salt Lake City, Utah

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of its successful predecessor at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans) features 30,000 square feet of flexible workspace, a roof deck, multiple meeting rooms, and comprehensive amenities aimed at stimulating local entrepreneurship and small business development. The Shop (version 2.0

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3D Printing: The Sustainable Solution to Global Housing?

Santa Cruz Architect

As we embark on this journey toward sustainable and inclusive housing solutions, it becomes evident that 3D printing is just the tip of the iceberg in the broader innovation required to tackle this pressing global issue. Conclusion The global housing deficit is massive, and solving it will require far more innovation than only 3D printing.