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World Architecture Festival 2024: fjcstudio Recognized for World Building of The Year and All Other Day 3 Winners

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World Building of the Year Winner 2024: Darlington Public School in Australia by fjcstudio. Image © Brett Boardman The Darlington Public School in Australia by fjcstudio has been declared the World Building of the Year at the World Architecture Festival 2024.

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Google updates Open Buildings data sets using AI

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In 2021, the Google Research Africa team launched Open Buildings, an open-source dataset of building footprints across the Global South produced using AI and high-resolution satellite imagery. billion buildings over an area of 58 million km² in Africa, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

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COP29: New Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate to speed up decarbonization efforts in the building sector

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Last week at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, the UNEP-hosted Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) announced the formation of the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC) in order to administer goals set forth by the Chaillot Declaration from earlier this year.

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Heat Resilient Design: How City Leaders Use Building Materials to Fight Urban Heat

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Urban areas are particularly vulnerable because they trap heat in building materials and urban streets, creating dangerous conditions for residents. Image © Asif Salman, Isabelle Antunes, City Syntax, Shatotto team Extreme heat is one of climate change's most urgent and rapidly growing consequences, especially in cities.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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The Chrysler Building is for sale — again

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The Chrysler Building is on the market again after changing owners back in 2019 for a mere $150 million (down significantly from its previous 2008 sale when the price tag still reached $800 million ). Looking to splurge on some iconic real estate this summer? It's not all shiny and Art Deco glitter, though.

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Summer's here in Antarctica — let's build!

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Work at the Rothera site has brought together expertise from BAM, Ramboll , Sweco , GA Barnies, Turner and Townsend, and Hugh Broughton Architects.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

Realistic Representation Build trust with immersive visuals of future spaces. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

How to build a collaborative dialogue with clients. There are a variety of approaches you can use to develop this collaborative sustainable culture. Join this webinar to learn how! In this session, Pedro will discuss: Challenges for the future of sustainable architecture. October 19th, 2022 at 9:30 pm PT, 12:30 pm ET, 5:30 pm BST.