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The Legacy of Brutalism on Morocco’s Post-independence Architectural Landscape

ArchDaily

The demand for modern infrastructure, new administrative buildings, and improved education and health facilities led to a construction boom. Inspired by the popularity of modernism in Europe, architects experimented with buildings that embodied brutalism. Read more »

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Learning Landscapes under Roof Landscapes by Sehw Architektur

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The new timber building in the existing ensemble impresses with its innovative approach, its sustainability and the social added value it creates. It was no easy building task for the architects. The newly created “learning village” with its four buildings in the centre of the city achieves just that.

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Ten buildings in China that interact with dramatic landscapes

Deezen

After Junya Ishigami unveiled a kilometre-long art museum that emerges from an artificial lake , Dezeen rounds up 10 recent Chinese architecture projects that play with arresting landscapes. Japanese architect Ishigami said he wanted his project to address a tendency for buildings in China to be "closed off" from their environment.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

BD+C

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Photo courtesy Skanska Improved patient healing in hospitals More than one in five U.S.

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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Vitrocsa When we talk about the building envelope , we often make the analogy of a skin that protects and wraps the structure, creating a transition in the physical environment. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape. Read more »

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This Japanese housing project utilizes regenerative architecture to support its natural surrounding environment

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has designed a sustainable residence noted for its positive impact on the surrounding environment. Image: Rui Nishi Located on the southern Japanese island of Yakushima, Sumu Yakushima applies regenerative architecture to reconceptualize the relationship between human habitation and the natural environment.

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How to Reduce the Carbon Footprint Through Architecture? Three Approaches Across the Building Lifecycle

ArchDaily

Image created using AI under the prompt: An expressive illustration of an urban environment with a lush landscape that exemplifies the decarbonization of architecture. However, it is essential to recognize that buildings have a lifecycle with significant impacts on carbon emissions. Image via Via DALL.E Read more »

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