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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. However, urban densification has been associated with negative aspects such as health issues, pollution, and social problems. Low-carbon Material Solution - ECOPlanet. Read more »

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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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Copenhagen Architecture City Guide: 20 Projects to Discover in the 2023 UNESCO World Capital of Architecture

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Image © Rasmus Hjortshøj For most architecture enthusiasts, mentions of the city of Copenhagen will prompt images of pedestrian-friendly streets, suspended bike lanes , quaint water canals, and overall happy residents. The city of Copenhagen has had a somewhat unusual evolution. The major shift appeared in the 1960s. Read more »

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Rowan Moore on how Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo plans to use the 2024 Olympics as the catalyst for a greener ‘City of Lights’

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” The Guardian critic also reversed his colleague Oliver Wainright’s praise of the ‘15-minute cityconcept developed by Hidalgo’s advisor Carlos Moreno, which he sees as “overhyped” and “a bit vapid.

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Changshu Intelligence and Science City - Jinmao Sales Centre by Aedas

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Located in Changshu, a city in the Jiangsu province, Jinmao Smart Science City is nestled in the core of the Hudong Science and Technology Business District. Aedas is the designer for the mixed-use development comprised of a completed sales centre, and two works-in-progress: a mixed-commercial center and a high-end office building.

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Kongjian Yu? wins the 2023 Oberlander Prize for achievements in landscape architecture

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Yu is known throughout the landscape profession for pioneering the ‘sponge cityurban design concept in China after 1995. He said in a recent interview that its roots stem from his childhood experiences in Jinhua.

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"The era of mega-cities should be over" says Helle Søholt

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Mega-projects such as The Line should be avoided in favour of improving urban design within existing cities, Gehl Architects CEO Helle Søholt says in this interview. In general, I think the era of the mega-cities should be over," she said of The Line, a 170-kilometre linear city being constructed in the Saudi Arabian desert. "In

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