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Kongjian Yu wins 2023 Cornelia Hahn Oberlander award

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Yu is the second recipient of the prize, which is awarded by the Cultural Landscape Foundation ( TCLF ) for global contributions to the field of landscape architecture. It added that he has moved landscape architecture away from "destructive confrontation with nature" and toward "a more optimistic position of cooperation and adaptation".

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Amphibious Architecture: Designing Resilient Coastal Communities for the Future

Architizer

As climate change unfolds, bringing about rising sea levels, increased occurrences of flooding and a surge in climatic events, the concept of living in a floating home — or houseboat — could potentially emerge as a pragmatic and innovative solution to face the environmental challenges associated with coastal living. Photo by Aaron Leitz.

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Fuggerei of the Future | MVRDV

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Fuggerei of the Future is a public program developed by the architectural firm MVRDV that proposes building blocks that are climate responsive. There should always be a natural space providing the opportunity for social gatherings; there should be a meeting point that forms the heart of the community. euros in modern currency.

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"If we want a new materiality we have to reimagine our relationship with the world"

Deezen

Promotion: architects Joseph Grima and Vo Trong Nghia were among a group of international urban design thinkers who met at the 2022 Living Cities Forum in Melbourne, Australia to discuss the construction industry's material use in a world of finite resources. Since 2007, the decorated firm has won more than 130 international awards.

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

Concept of dreams about a new home. Durability: The Foundation of Resilience Durability is the bedrock of resilient construction. For example, the use of reinforced concrete, impact-resistant glass, and advanced weather-resistant materials can significantly improve a structure’s ability to withstand the forces of nature.

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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

Architizer

This thought process laid the foundation for Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, to articulate the fundamental principles of good architecture: firmitas , utilitas and venustas — firmness, utility and delight. Hence, the tectonic form of a building should reveal its structural and functional rationale.

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Competitions: Jiaxing Ancient City Connecting South Lake International Concept Design Competition on Footbridge Crossing Huancheng River and Railway

Bustler

Chief Architect of GMAID, Researcher Level Senior Engineer, Nation 1st Class Registered Architect, Review Expert of Jiaxing Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources and Planning Chen Jianjiang?Vice Evaluation Criteria According to the Competition concept and design goals, the following principles are set for the basic appraisal: 1.Principle

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