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BIG's ‘Mindfulness City’ concept seeks to deliver new forms of prosperity to southern Bhutan

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‘Mindfulness City’ is a multifaceted economic hub designed by the firm’s Landscape and Urban Design Team to coincide with sustainability principles and the pioneering Gross National Happiness Index (GNH) concept that has been championed by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Bhutanese government since 2008.

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Rethinking Urban Development: Densifying Cities for Accelerated Climate Action

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Image Courtesy of Holcim Cities are defined as densely populated geographic areas characterized by urban development. This shift aims to reduce cities' carbon footprint and support collaborative efforts to achieve Sustainable Development goals. Low-carbon Material Solution - ECOPlanet. Read more »

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University of Miami's School of Architecture to design smart 'Silica City' concept for booming Guyana

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The University of Miami School of Architecture has announced its participation in a master planning project that will help develop a smart city in the capital region of Guyana, South America.

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Balancing Neoclassical and Futuristic Design: The Utopian Dream Bathroom Concept

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Courtesy of AXOR Nowadays, the term “ utopia ” is used to describe an idea that seems unattainable —at least in the contemporary context— intrinsically related to philosophical, scientific, urbanistic, and architectural concepts, among others. Read more »

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NEOM launches Siranna resort concept on the Gulf of Aqaba

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The new Siranna development will include a 65-key hotel in addition to 35 “exclusive” residences geared toward tourists and complement the previous Leyja and Epicon resort concepts that were announced this year.

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A City Within a City: How Micro-City Design Breathes New Life into Multi-Use Concepts

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It’s not just a building; it’s a micro-city set within a bustling metropolis. The ground floor might house a café, a shared workspace, a fitness center, an art gallery or a dental clinic, creating a dynamic ecosystem that mirrors the diverse heartbeat of a city.

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UK politician attacks 15-minute city concept in parliament

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UK member of parliament Nick Fletcher has ignited a debate about 15-minute cities after stating that they "will take away personal freedoms". Ultra-low emissions zones in their present form do untold economic damage to any city, however, the second step after these zones will take away personal freedoms as well," he said.

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