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Urban Challenges of Hillside Cities

ArchDaily

Living in cities built on geographical slopes is a unique and challenging experience. While these areas can offer panoramic views and impressive landscapes, the steep topography presents a series of challenges in terms of urban planning, structural safety, and socio-environmental risks. Photo by Raghu Nayyar on Unsplash.

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Elevating Urban Connectivity: The Spirit of Pedestrian Bridges in Cities

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© Tianpei Zeng | Dongguan Central Area Slow-Traffic System In a city, celebrating the act of walking has become a form of non-traditional planning. These soaring structures embody the urban experience for its core user: the pedestrian.

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Sustainable Building Models: An Eco-Friendly Structure in Natural Slate Within a Multi-Ecological Neighborhood

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One such example can be found in Spain, with the " Impulso Verde " project carried out in the city of Lugo which stands out for its construction model based on passive strategies and regional materials. Additionally, these elements strengthen the building's identity by connecting it to the surrounding landscape. Read more »

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Learning Landscapes under Roof Landscapes by Sehw Architektur

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The challenge was to renovate two ageing buildings from the 1950s and combine them into a holistic ensemble through the addition of several new structures. The newly created “learning village” with its four buildings in the centre of the city achieves just that.

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Ten city and landscape design projects by the University of Bologna

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Particularly, dealing with the challenges of climate change, cultural integration, circular development and population growth while preserving and evolving cities' identities. The walkway serves as a connection between different parts of the campus, opening to the city and providing a convenient space for students to relax and study.

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The Park by MIA Design Studio acts like rebellious structures embedded into the landscape

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Vietnamese architecture firm MIA Design Studio has created a public facility with "rebellious-like structures" towards a lake in Vinh City, Nghe An Province, Vietnam.Named The Park, the complex, made of five structures that act as if they are emerging from the landscape.

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New York City's first geothermal apartment complex tops out in Coney Island

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LCOR, along with energy solutions company Ecosave USA, has topped out the first geothermal apartment complex in New York City. in Coney Island, this project stands as the city's largest district geothermal ground-source heat pump project to date. Located at 1515 Surf Ave.

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