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The Impact of Sustainable Living on Urban Development

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Infrastructure, transportation, and population growth have dominated urban development. Sustainable living practices steer urban design and development in new, eco-friendly directions. The role of renewable energy Renewable energy mostly facilitates sustainable urban development.

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Zero-carbon Forbes International Tower, designed by AS+GG Architecture, proposed for Egypt's new capital

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Forbes and Egyptian real estate development company Magnom Properties have announced plans to construct a 55-story zero-carbon commercial tower in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital outside of Cairo. Called the Forbes International Tower, this marks the first time the media giant has branded a commercial tower.

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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

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Extending the lifecycles of existing structures dramatically reduces the energy consumption and carbon emissions generated by constructing anew. These seven winning commercial projects from the 11 th A+Awards exemplify how radical reuse can elevate our skylines. The benefits of adaptive reuse are deeply social as well as environmental.

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Encouraging the Use of Native Planting in Commercial Landscaping

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Native plants bring many benefits to commercial landscaping and yet, in southern and southwestern states of the US, increasing building development has resulted in them struggling to survive. . As well as growing well, native plants can improve ecosystems and help to develop greater biodiversity. . Source: townnews.com.

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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

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Funding has been secured and construction may begin in September on the Legends Tower in Oklahoma City, which is planned to be the tallest in USA , says developer Scot Matteson. Construction may begin in early autumn Matteson said that preparations on the site could begin as early as June. "We

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Shenzhen Construction Industry Ecological & Intelligent Valley Headquarters

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joined hands to win the Shenzhen Construction Industry Ecological and Intelligent Valley Headquarters design competition. joined hands to win the Shenzhen Construction Industry Ecological and Intelligent Valley Headquarters design competition. The design has enhanced the biodiversity, connectivity and sustainability of the plot.

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How to Utilize Aluminum in Modern Construction Projects

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Aluminum is broadly used in household dwellings and commercial constructions as it’s the second-best choice after steel. Did you know that 25% of globally produced aluminum is used in construction? The UK uses about 40% of aluminum annually in the construction industry – that’s roughly 150 000 tons a year.