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Norman Foster and Holcim develop modular housing unit for displaced communities

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Promotion: the Norman Foster Foundation has collaborated with building materials company Holcim to develop the Essential Homes Project, a concrete-wrapped modular housing concept for displaced people. The units are designed to be installed en masse to support displaced communities. The units have curvilinear concrete roofs.

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Concrete panels by Rieder wrap pixelated Van B housing in Munich

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Named Van B, the housing was designed by van Berkel – the founder of architecture firm UNStudio – to serve as a model for adaptable urban housing suited to various demographics and family structures. Like the building's adaptable homes, the panels are customisable, with their format, surface, texture and colour able to be modified.

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The "miracle" of Taiwan's luxury social housing

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Focus on home ownership With average house prices 22 times greater than annual incomes , Taiwan has some of the world's least affordable housing. Focus on home ownership With average house prices 22 times greater than annual incomes , Taiwan has some of the world's least affordable housing.

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

Concept of dreams about a new home. In the midst of these challenges, resilient construction practices emerge as a critical solution to ensure the longevity and adaptability of our built environment. In this context, the need for construction practices that can withstand and adapt to these changes is more critical than ever.

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ICON launches $1 million competition to design affordable housing prototypes

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Promotion: US construction technology company ICON has launched a global architecture competition calling architects and designers to submit 3D-printed designs that can be built for under $99,000. A selection of winning designs will be built by ICON and showcased as models for the future affordable housing.

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Coming Fast: A Driver of Industry Change

SW Oregon Architect

Unfailingly, I’m drawn to news articles and/or essays about technological advancements within the architecture profession. I recently happened to read two especially thought-provoking pieces online about the future of BIM (Building Information Modeling).

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7 Architectural Tips to Consider for an Energy-Efficient Home

The Architecture Designs

In the modern world, where sustainability and cost-efficiency are paramount, designing an energy-efficient home is not just a luxury but a necessity. Energy-efficient homes not only reduce the carbon footprint but also save homeowners significant amounts of money in the long run.

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