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Adaptive Reuse as a Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development and Regeneration

ArchDaily

Image © Simon Menges “New ideas must use old buildings,” said Jane Jacobs in her seminal book The Death and Life of Great American Cities , championing the reuse of existing building stock as a means to catalyze positive change and foster diverse urban environments.

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Five contemporary LA residences by Assembledge+: Your Next Employer?

Archinect

Founded and led by David Thompson, and based on Sunset Boulevard, the firm describes itself as “driven by a commitment to collaboration and craftsmanship to create enduring environments that are user-focused, innovative, and sustainable.”

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Multi-Purpose Design: Hybrid Spaces for a Sustainable Future

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Naoomi Kurozumi Architectural Photographic Office Similar to a chameleon that changes color to blend in with its environment, architecture must constantly evolve and adapt to changing demands. That is, of course, until new living and working patterns blurred these boundaries to respond to contemporary trends.

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This Japanese housing project utilizes regenerative architecture to support its natural surrounding environment

Archinect

has designed a sustainable residence noted for its positive impact on the surrounding environment. Image: Rui Nishi Located on the southern Japanese island of Yakushima, Sumu Yakushima applies regenerative architecture to reconceptualize the relationship between human habitation and the natural environment.

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Case study: d line gets a handle on sustainable design

Hotel Designs

Their choice of door handles wasn’t just about aesthetics – it was a reflection of their commitment to quality and sustainability. They wanted to honour the timeless charm of traditional Danish timber-framed houses while infusing their design with contemporary style.

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Debris Block House blends contemporary design with sustainable practice

Habitus Living

Embodying the shared interests of founders Eliza Higgins and Cyrus Patell, the Debris Block House is “interested in evolving a language of contemporary architecture in India by challenging the typical assumptions/expectations of local materials and techniques in our practice,” as Patell explains.

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15 Projects in India Using Traditional Jali Wall Facades: Solution to Control Light, Temperature and Ventilation

ArchDaily

By expanding and increasing the use of glass in contemporary building facades , we can increase natural light. However, to combine these wall-to-wall glazed surfaces with ventilation and temperature control, high-powered technical solutions are often required. Read more »

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