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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. Cordilleras Health System Replacement project, Redwood City, Calif.

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The Museum Tower Kyobashi: skyscraper connecting the city with the environment by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

Archinect

Its location between Ginza and Nihonbashi, one of Japan’s leading commercial areas, positions it as a place where commerce, offices and culture blend together and an area that will grow into a new city in. Kyobashi is an area with a rich history dating back to the Edo period (1603–1868).

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Freshwater House is a product of its environment

Habitus Living

The muted and neutral interior palette of Freshwater House reflects the coastal environment , while carefully selected materials amplify the sense of belonging. In this respect, Freshwater House perfectly encapsulates its environment. The clients required a clutter-free and organised home with ample storage to keep things out of sight.

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Architects part of historic "social cleansing" of cities, says David Chipperfield at Design Doha 

Deezen

Moderated by DDF editorial director Jelena Trkulja, the panel looked at ways that design and architecture were having both a positive and negative impact on lifestyles, culture and the environment. We've done a sort of social cleansing on cities like London, Paris, Zurich. It's your environment, it's your surroundings." "I

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A Bermuda Vibe and Feng Shui Principles Influence Scheme for City of London Insurance Company by Align Design and Architecture

Archinect

Align Design and Architecture has completed a high-spec 11,000 sq ft scheme for a leading global insurance company, high up in a glass-and-steel tower in the heart of the City of London. We were delighted to form part of the team on.

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BNIM details the firm's transition to an employee-owned company model

Archinect

Kansas City-based architecture firm BNIM recently announced its decision to transition to an employee stock ownership plan (or ESOP) and trust. The move was made in the fall and was brought about by an apparent desire to hand over control to younger employees, its senior leadership says. They say the lead-up to the decis.

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ERA Planning & Environment Office | Cumulus Studio

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: ERA Planning & Environment Office is an architecture project designed by Cumulus Studio in Australia. For the ERA Planning & Environments new office our brief was to create a collaborative environment for their team. The brick exterior secures the building within its vibrant midtown city context.