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The Evolution of the “15-Minute City” Concept

A4 Architects

Aerial view of Newport, Rhode Island (Photo Credits: PJ Dougherty) The 15-Minute City is an urban design concept that aims to create neighborhoods where all of a resident’s essential needs can be met within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. This includes access to housing, food, work, education, healthcare, recreation, and culture.

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Shenzhen Zhuxi Building by Aedas

aasarchitecture

A response to the Shenzhen urban design approach that promotes green and sustainable initiatives with abundant recreational amenities. The vertical community provides a people-centric ambience linking the interiors for recreation and collaboration, responding to the design concept of ‘Cloud Hub’.

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The Forestias Bangkok sustainable quarter

e-architect

Image: Rungkit Charoenwat Grant Associates first collaborated with architects Foster + Partners, TK Studio Co, and a wide team of consultants in 2017 to develop this unique and distinctive landscape concept. Grant Associates led the landscape masterplan through concept and scheme design with TK Studio taking it forward to detailed stages.

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Object Beyond House by kalbod studio

aasarchitecture

It explores the potential for a self-sustaining existence by maximizing its own inherent capabilities. This project’s architectural concept emerges organically from within itself, free from external influences. Image © kalbod studio The building prioritizes the concept of “being” within space.

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C.F. Møller Architects win competition for 120 sustainable apartments

aasarchitecture

Snickarglädjen is to be certified according to The Nordic Swan Ecolabel and the ambition is that the block will also encourage a sustainable lifestyle among the residents through its design. “ Snickarglädjen will be an inclusive residential neighbourhood with integrated design solutions for a sustainable lifestyle. Image © C.F.

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MVRDV designs R&D headquarters in Shanghai for agriculture technology company Lankuaikei

aasarchitecture

MVRDV is revealing their design for the Lankuaikei Agriculture Development (LAD) Headquarters in Shanghai, an 11-storey terraced office building that brings together both high- and low-tech sustainability strategies under a swooping technological roof to create a showcase for the agriculture technology company. Source by MVRDV.

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100 Residences 100 Architects by AGi Architects

aasarchitecture

The development of the design concept has its roots in a number of principles of Saudi culture, providing a contextual starting point. In order to make the plot self-sustaining, we propose the plantation of fruit trees, as well as a fenced-out area for livestock, including small herds of sheep, goats and camels.

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