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Rising costs push developers to consider modular construction

BD+C

Every young child engrossed in building blocks and construction toys will eventually upgrade, moving from bulky bricks to more diverse, nimble Legos to develop ever-more-detailed, expressive systems of preadolescent architecture.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces $200 million grant program to attract high-tech industries across the state

Archinect

The grants will be disbursed through Empire State Development (ESD), the umbrella organization for New York’s two principal economic development financing entities: The New York State Urban Development Corporation and the New York Job Development Authority.

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

In the midst of these challenges, resilient construction practices emerge as a critical solution to ensure the longevity and adaptability of our built environment. This article explores the importance of resilient construction in the context of changing climate conditions, emphasizing the twin pillars of durability and adaptability.

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4 new metro stations for line 14 by AZC Atelier Zündel Cristea

Archinect

It serves the Clichy-Batignolles urban development zone, the town of Clichy and the town of St Ouen, i.e. an additional 96,000 inhabitants. The 4-station project was built in a dense urban environment. The main objective of the northern extension of line 14 was to relieve the saturation of line 13.

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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

Deezen

Funding has been secured and construction may begin in September on the Legends Tower in Oklahoma City, which is planned to be the tallest in USA , says developer Scot Matteson. Construction may begin in early autumn Matteson said that preparations on the site could begin as early as June. "We

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Stockholm Wood City: The World’s Largest Wooden City

Santa Cruz Architect

Swedish urban developer Atrium Ljungberg has initiated Stockholm Wood City, anticipated to be the world’s largest urban wooden construction project. Their goal is to set a new standard for sustainable construction. Why Wood Construction?

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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

aasarchitecture

Taking up motives from the shipping industry and the surrounding industrial architecture, the design draws on the special character of the site and its canalside location. A hostel, housed in a smaller building at the western end of the site, rounds off the mixed-use concept.