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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

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Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments. Architects and landscape architects are instrumental in the practical implementation of NbS in urban environments. Bangkok, Thailand.

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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

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"Together with the partners, we lead the firm in creating architecture that responds to the context, culture, client requirements, and environment, enriching the human experience through thoughtful and sustainable design," Houben told Dezeen.

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Building Bridges: How Architects Are Ripping Up the Rulebook on Water Treatment Facility Architecture

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There is, however, a discernible shift towards designing water treatment facilities with a newfound emphasis on aesthetics, sustainability and integration into the landscape. In both instances, the projects seamlessly fuse the built environment with the natural landscape, with wetlands taking center stage as distinctive highlights.

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Sustainability and liveability claims of Saudi 170-kilometre city are "naive" say experts

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C40 Cities director of urban planning and design Hélène Chartier argued she would not "want to live in a place where it's so narrow", while architect Winy Maas said he "would love to live in such a kind of environment". The Line has been touted as a sustainable alternative to conventional city design.

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Twelve architecture projects by students at Manchester School of Architecture

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Also included is a wind farm that provides sustainable electricity and a care facility for women experiencing birth trauma that integrates nature into its design. The research integrates computational design with resilience and synergetic theories to propose new urban configurations. "For

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Students set out ideas for better urban living in My ArchiSchool's first publication

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Promotion: housing for large families and communal spaces for people and pets are just two of the ten urban design concepts presented in the first-ever publication from Hong Kong educational institution My ArchiSchool. 10 Sustainable Urban Architecture Concepts by My ArchiSchool features the work of ten students.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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However, despite its historical presence, the concept of underground homes still faces challenges in the modern context. Singapore stands out as a pioneering leader in this field , while Japan, South Korea, China and Finland are also engaged in underground development as a sustainable response to urban congestion.