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Unearthing the Architectural Palimpsest

SW Oregon Architect

The term “ palimpsest ” has been appropriated by architectural theorists to describe a concept that draws inspiration from its original use in literary and historical contexts. The concept of the palimpsest underscores how architecture is profoundly influenced by the complex stratigraphy of time and place.

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Ellsworth testifies for NYC

Architecture Here and There

I believe that the project concept and the choice of project site violate the UDC [Urban Development Corporation] Act [of 1968]. I have republished her brief testimony below as a guest post. I’m Lynn Ellsworth, a coordinator of the Empire Station Coalition. I’m an economist and I specialize in economic development.

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Cangzhou Mingzhu International Clothing Industry Characteristic Town’s Service Community | y.ad Studio

ArchiDiaries

The whole industry chain has undertaken the pressure from Beijing’s Clothing Industry and even transformed and upgraded on top of it, trying to create a new business operation model that integrates design and development, production and processing, wholesale and retail, warehousing and logistics, e-commerce, entertainment and leisure.

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Modular construction approach like Drywalls is the need of the hour: Mr. K O Abraham, Mysore Light & Interiors

Building and Interiors

This is with respect to infrastructure investments across office spaces, industrial and warehousing, and retail. They are driving change in modular construction landscape by introducing concepts such as Drywalls, clubbed with their superior quality and innovative approach towards project delivery.”.

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How to Overcome "Not in my Neighborhood" and Increase Affordable Housing

Community Architect

Those examples of "warehousing the poor" are usually what opponents also have in their mind when they think of affordable housing. Too many past policies, presumably serving the poor, were utter failures including "slum and blight" removal resulting in the public highrise housing projects, the sterile rows of walk-up garden apartments.

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Architecture Articles: Building Design

e-architect

Architecture Trends Post Covid-19 workplace of the future HyperloopTT Sustainable Transportation Sustainable School Design Land Re-use and Climate Change New vaulted style of floor cuts concrete usage How Brexit Affects Architects The Right Balance for Sustainable Design Transit-Oriented Development Design RICS Digitalisation of Construction Report (..)