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NASA explores potential for green roofs to lower temperatures in cities

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In a study published in the journal Sustainable Cities and Society , the group used satellite imagery to measure temperatures at three rooftop gardens in Chicago compared to before the roof gardens were installed. “In the context of more frequent heatwaves and more extreme.

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Competitions: Open International Urban Planning Competition for The "New Kharkhorum" City of Mongolia

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This project provides an exceptional opportunity for everyone to contribute innovative ideas to the city's development. For example, it could provide opportunities for economic growth and development, improve living conditions for residents, and help reduce pollution and congestion in the current capital city.

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HOK unveils Major League Soccer's first fully electric stadium in Queens

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HOK has unveiled designs for the Major League Soccer's first fully electric stadium in Queens "Our design team has created a sustainable, technology-driven experience and integrated the stadium into the context of a future district," HOK principal and senior project designer Rashed Singaby told Dezeen.

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Kendeda Building: A Model of Sustainable Design by The Miller Hull Partnership

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The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design – The Kendeda Building was created to foster environmental education, research, and a public forum for community outreach. As the first Living Building of its kind in the Southeast US, the project sets a new standard for sustainability. Budget: 10M – 50M.

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TVK designs limestone buildings for "first zero-carbon district" in Paris

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French architecture practice TVK has completed a neighbourhood in Paris made up of limestone buildings surrounding a garden and designed as a sustainable development that aims to increase biodiversity. The photography is by Julien Hourcade.

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Google opens New York headquarters built on renovated 1930s train terminal

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Developed by Oxford Properties , the 232-foot-tall (70 metres), 12-storey office building houses Google's North American headquarters for global business organisation and is located on the west side of Manhattan, just north of the Tribeca neighbourhood. Outside, 1.5 Google announced the purchase of the St. But you did. said Hochul.

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Studio Egret West to transform former Heinz HQ into London housing

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Project credits: Architect and landscaping: Studio Egret West Planning and heritage consultant: Iceni Structural and civil engineering: Whitby Wood MEP, energy, sustainability, fire engineering: Hoare Lea Transport engineering and waste: Waterman Noise and air quality: NRG Consulting Biodiversity and ecology: Greengage Arboricultural consultant: Keen (..)

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