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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. . Landscaping in Louisiana’s Subtropical Climate. Also Read: 18+ Cheap and Simple Front Yard Landscaping Ideas.

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Shanghai West Bund AI Tower & Plaza by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

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Nikken Sekkei was selected in an international design competition in 2009 to lead a new urban development on the site of the former local Longhua Airport. In all, the firm has been involved in local area urban and architectural design for more than a decade. This concept runs through the entire project.

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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

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These seven winning commercial projects from the 11 th A+Awards exemplify how radical reuse can elevate our skylines. Precise incisions have unfurled the monolithic concrete volume, drawing in daylight, air and views of the picturesque surrounding landscape. Contemporary adaptations to the building are thoughtful and restrained.

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Building Bridges: How Architects Are Ripping Up the Rulebook on Water Treatment Facility Architecture

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There is, however, a discernible shift towards designing water treatment facilities with a newfound emphasis on aesthetics, sustainability and integration into the landscape. In both instances, the projects seamlessly fuse the built environment with the natural landscape, with wetlands taking center stage as distinctive highlights.

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An immersive mixed-use urban oasis in Tongzhou by Aedas

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As a focal point of Beijing urban development, Zhangjiawan is well-connected with transportation system Aedas has masterplanned the whole depot and carried out architectural design for the retail podium and hotel nearby.

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Chengdu Tianfu New Area HQ Base by Aedas

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Chengdu Tianfu New Town is under the rapid urban development, providing sufficient mixed-use spaces for the community. Sitting in the centre of CBD, the tower has a rich mix of commercial activities and natural resources. Sitting in the centre of CBD, the tower has a rich mix of commercial activities and natural resources.

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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

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By adopting these features, modern cities can begin to recapture the enchantment of traditional urban settings. Account for Public Spaces Climatic Islands, public spaces at Barcelona’s Old Port by SCOB Architecture & Landscape , Barcelona, Spain Face to Face | Tête à Tête by PLANT Architect Inc.

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