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7 Formidable Sustainable Firms Dynamically Disrupting the Architectural Status Quo

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Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. In some instances, sustainability is employed as a marketing tool, reinforced by superficial practices with little environmental benefit. The team has even pledged to eliminate embodied carbon from every commercial interior space they design by 2030.

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Amstel Design District Masterplan, Amsterdam, Holland

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The scheme is designed in line with nature inclusivity, sustainability, and circularity targets. The working environments feature “Green retreats”, like patios and planted roofs that create a direct connection to nature. Green roofs provide water retention and water buffering while enhancing biodiversity.

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Stockholm Wood City: Masterplanning The World’s Largest Timber Construction Project

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Spanning 60 acres and once complete, comprising around 7,000 commercial spaces and 2,000 homes, Wood City is currently the world’s largest urban timber construction project. That’s a tough goal — 2030 is not that far away, and so we needed to have an increased focus on sustainability. Who would want to live in the city?

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Tours Val de Loire Airport area masterplan

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Tours Val de Loire Airport area masterplan, France Buildings, French Park Design, Architect. Tours Val de Loire Airport area masterplan, France. Green masterplan for Tours airport area, France. Masterplan for Tours Val de Loire Airport Area. The masterplan addresses a number of issues currently affecting the area.

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Grozny masterplanning competition, Chechen Republic

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The action is supported by the Govern-ment of the Chechen Republic, Grozny Mayor Office and DOM.RF, a Russian federal government program operator for sustainable urban development. The site covers 360 square kilometers and includes both the city and the municipal okrug. The Prize Pool is 20 Million Ruble.

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Unveiling a High-end Commercial Complex in Beijing by Aedas

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Located on the southeast part of Shougang District, Beijing, the project is a 136,000 sq m mixed-use commercial complex that integrates with the nature. Image © Aedas “Putting the whole masterplan into consideration, the design has integrated with the urban fabric. ” Source by Aedas.

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Zaha Hadid Architects designing Al Khuwair waterfront development in Oman

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This will hold residences as well as commercial, arts, leisure and culture spaces. The project will prioritise pedestrian activity and public transport Informed by local culture and nature, the Al Khuwair development aims to "redefine urban living in Oman" and will have an expected population of 64,500 people.