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Chinese architects facing nightmare working conditions amid real-estate crisis

Deezen

Spiralling developer debt and stalling projects After a long period of booming urban development, China's property industry is in turmoil, with developers struggling under spiralling debt and construction projects grinding to a halt. Photo by Simbaxu.

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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

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Together with the partners, we lead the firm in creating architecture that responds to the context, culture, client requirements, and environment, enriching the human experience through thoughtful and sustainable design," Houben told Dezeen.

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Event: SMPS-NY's “State of the AEC” Panel Discussion

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From groundbreaking technological innovations to significant shifts in environmental policies and urban development strategies, these factors are redefining the rules of the game. and $1 billion. Noteworthy achievements include a 220,000 sq. build-out for Twitter and a 240,000 sq.

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Wafra Living by AGi architects

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Passive design techniques and innovative materials are used to maximize thermal insulation and minimize light consumption, also enhancing ventilation of the building, avoiding the “heat-island” effect that occurs in this type of urban development. Thilakan, Naseeba C.

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K64 Keflavík Airport Area Masterplan by KCAP wins the 2023 The Plan Award

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To sustain the K64 initiative over time, urban design, landscape and mobility strategies intertwine in an ecosystem that connects, protects, and enhances while supporting activity and population and employment growth. It fosters stronger synergies between the economic and social fabrics of the peninsula. Source by KCAP.

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Lafayette and KCAP win Green masterplan for Tours airport area

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This land offers Tours Métropole the opportunity to rethink the entire airport area, and to include it in the urban renewal process yet under way in the north-east of the city. Image © Filippo Bolognese. The masterplan addresses a number of issues currently affecting the area. Axo Site Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan.

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Tours Val de Loire Airport area masterplan

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This land offers Tours Métropole the opportunity to rethink the entire airport area, and to include it in the urban renewal process yet under way in the north-east of the city. Ville en Œuvre (real estate strategy). eCo (urban strategy). Client: Tours Métropole. image © Filippo Bolognese Images – Lafayette.