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NYC DDC seeks design firms for next generation of civic projects through longstanding excellence program

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The 40th Precinct Station House in the South Bronx , designed by BIG as part of NYC’s Design and Construction Excellence Program, reimagines the police station as a transparent, community-oriented civic building with a central atrium, public-facing community room, and sustainable features.

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Researchers uniting ‘fragmented construction sector’ win RIBA Scott Brownrigg Award for Sustainable Development

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The RIBA has awarded the 2024 RIBA Scott Brownrigg Award for Sustainable Development to three researchers who are seeking to decarbonize the built environment by uniting a “fragmented construction sector.”

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AA School of Architecture students construct timber 'Tree and Truss' structure using robotic fabrication

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Image: courtesy Design + Make course Architectural Association/Photographer Rafael Ferres Echavarren Together, the students say: "The project explores a hybrid structure that seamlessly transitions from natural geometry to engineered timber and regards the tree as column and the truss as beam as the fundamental points of departure.

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Oregon researchers build prototype mass timber home that ‘fits together like gingerbread house’

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A research team in Oregon has unveiled a mass timber prototype home that seeks to showcase a sustainable, energy-efficient alternative to traditional home construction. Unlike conventional timber construction, the home is constructed of mass plywood panels shaped to fit together like pieces of a gingerbread house, the team says.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward.

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Adapt, Breathe, Regenerate: Envisioning a New Chapter in Architectural Materials

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At the forefront of this evolution are materials and construction systems , the essential building blocks of design and execution. In this article, we recap the year's key advancements in materials and construction systems, showcasing how they are driving architecture toward a sustainable future. Read more

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Revisiting Skyscraper Design: The Benefits of Responsive Facades and Passive Designs

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Image © Stephen Bridger via Shutterstock Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density , space constraints, and, arguably, a competitive drive for building the tallest structures.

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