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Eco Quartier Building: Sustainable Living for a Greener Future

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The global climate crisis has prompted many people to rethink their way of living and embrace sustainable practices that reduce their carbon footprint. Eco quartier buildings have emerged as a popular solution that provides sustainable living spaces for communities. What is an Eco Quartier Building?

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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

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GRAFT’s plans foresee an urban ensemble of three new buildings with attractive outdoor areas and a publicly accessible canalside promenade. Image © GRAFT The concept envisages a mixed-use development consisting of office and commercial units as well as educational and cultural facilities.

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

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Typically associated with utility infrastructure, these facilities comprise organized elements such as tanks, pipes, sedimentation basins, filtration systems and extensive water storage and distribution tanks. Like the broader concept of WRRFs, Concept WRRF Yixing goes beyond merely treating wastewater.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Building underground homes is an intriguing idea but not at all new. Shanghai, China.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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Inspired by the concept of gathering around a table, the pavilion embodies an inclusive community, inviting visitors to share stories and experiences. But despite their ephemeral nature, pavilions leave a lasting impression, emphasizing the need to balance aesthetic innovation with environmental sustainability during assembly and disassembly.

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Amphibious Architecture: Designing Resilient Coastal Communities for the Future

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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.

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

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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. Understanding and utilizing these characteristics allows architects to create unique aesthetic experiences.