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SGA designs concept for ‘New England’s first all-timber frame laboratory development’

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Taking an urban site in one of Boston’s leading life sciences clusters as a test case, the team believes their concept offers “the true potential for the first mass timber research development in New England.”

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“A Framework for Developing Happy Proximities:” In Conversation with Carlos Moreno, the Pioneer of the 15-Minute City

ArchDaily

The 15-minute city has become an internationally recognized concept advocating for a people-centric urban model where residents should be able to meet most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes.

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University of Seville architecture professor develops new mathematical concept that can impact 'engineering and construction of buildings'

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According to El Pais , mathematician and architect Dr. Cabeza-Lainez had to develop his own proprietary calculation software in order to prove the equation. Published research can be found in MDPI Journal's Special Issue "Sustainable Design in Building and Urban Environment."

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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Vitrocsa When we talk about the building envelope , we often make the analogy of a skin that protects and wraps the structure, creating a transition in the physical environment. More than just protective barriers, they are experienced as means of active interaction with the context.

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Cutwork designs co-living developments for single-parent families

Deezen

Commune offers co-living for single parents The concept puts a new spin on co-living, a type of housing that typically offers residents smaller homes but instead gives them access to a range of shared amenities. The building, which accommodates 14 families, is now being renovated in line with Cutwork's concept.

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Dismantle developer-led "value system" dictating architecture says Emanuel Admassu

Deezen

Making a built environment that works for everyone will require the end of profit- and ownership-obsession in the industry, argues New York -based architect and researcher Emanuel Admassu in this interview. Photo by Tobi Abawonse The very concept of land ownership itself is problematic, Admassu contends.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. However, despite its historical presence, the concept of underground homes still faces challenges in the modern context. Urban Metamorphosis: Exploring Underground Development Shanghai Suhe MixC World by Kokaistudios.