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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

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Defined as rows of columns that support a roof, this solution has developed in different cultures in different periods of time, which can explain the variety of materials, shapes, sizes and distances between the columns that can be found around the world. Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c.

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The Importance of Architectural Conception in Mass Timber Projects

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The aesthetic and architectural appeal of engineered wood, coupled with its intrinsic association with sustainability, has been a catalyst for the increase in wood-centric projects around the world.

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Renzo Piano releases first concept designs for The Center for Arts & Innovation in Boca Raton, Florida

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Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) has released early concept designs for The Center for Arts & Innovation project in Boca Raton , Florida. Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) The project will consist of a three-story building featuring permeable and luminous multi-use spaces.

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Autodesk develops AI-powered embodied carbon tool for early-stage design

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Autodesk has developed an embodied carbon analysis tool to be integrated into the software maker’s AI-driven Forma application. Powered by the C.Scale data model developed by U.S.-based

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NEOM debuts new Epicon coastal resort and hotel concept

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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project has announced another new coastal resort concept located on the country’s Gulf of Aqaba. The new Epicon destination follows last month’s announcement of Leyja , another hospitality project in the region.

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Tesla’s EV-charging drive-in concept is under construction in Los Angeles

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Construction on Tesla 's new Stantec -designed drive-in diner and electric vehicle charging concept is making progress in Los Angeles, as the local NBC station reports. The project, which wasn’t approved until last April, is currently taking shape at 7001 W Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.

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NEOM unveils new bridged Treyam resort development for the Gulf of Aqaba

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The next satellite development of NEOM has been announced as a new lagoon straddling resort called Treyam. News of its announcement follows last week’s update from NEOM detailing the golf course and resort concept Gidori from Aedas architects Ignacio Gomez and Lama Al-Kharboush in the Saudi Gulf of Aqaba region.