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BIG's ‘Mindfulness City’ concept seeks to deliver new forms of prosperity to southern Bhutan

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‘Mindfulness City’ is a multifaceted economic hub designed by the firm’s Landscape and Urban Design Team to coincide with sustainability principles and the pioneering Gross National Happiness Index (GNH) concept that has been championed by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Bhutanese government since 2008.

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COS unveils "most sustainable store concept to date"

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COS architectural creative lead Marcus Cole explains how more sustainable design principles were used in its recently opened concept stores, in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the brand. This flagship store in Stockholm is the first in Europe to adopt the most sustainable store concept from COS to date," he said.

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7 Top AI Tools for Architectural Rendering and Visualization

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Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization , 3D modeling , project management and many more. Architectural rendering is not a foreign concept. Explore the complete library of categories here.

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Sustainable Practice: The Miller Hull Partnership’s “Regenerative Porch”

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Between climate change and increasingly extreme weather conditions, this charge also encompasses more sustainable and resilient design. Working with Lord Aeck Sargent, a Katerra Company (LAS), the team at Miller Hull wanted to demonstrate that rigorous design and sustainability go hand-in-hand. Arizona, maybe.

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From Agro-Waste to Decarbonization: The Innovative Materials Featured in 2023

ArchDaily

They offer not only novel ways to craft buildings but also sustainable and efficient solutions to address pressing environmental challenges. By harnessing the unique properties of these materials, they create structures with new visual languages while also being environmentally friendly. Read more »

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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The Future of Architecture: 10 Transformative Design Principles for a Sustainable World

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The urgency to address the pressing issues of climate change, social inequalities and the need for sustainable, resilient and livable communities is more evident than ever. This necessitates a fundamental shift by implementing transformative architecture and planning concepts and design principles. Function-Based Zones 2.