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Henriquez Partners Architects Creates Inclusive and Sustainable Residential Tower Community

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The building’s design is respectful of the special character of the area, and the project animates the West End’s public realm with a ground-oriented landscape design, and public art that references the site’s local history and geography. How important was sustainability as a design criteria as you worked on this project? .

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Importing the French snow scene into Bangkok

Habitus Living

The design brief for Snow House was simple: to design a home that honours the French snow scene and comprises sustainable elements, to maximise the restoration of natural features. The designers have sought to emphasise a vernacular approach to architecture by considering the site’s microclimate characteristics.

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IMK Architects Develops Sustainable Natural Holistic Environment for IIT Bombay Student Housing

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Additionally, the design brief entailed the buildings to be Carbon-Zero and GRIHA qualified. A network of nine landscaped courtyards run between the three blocks, creating a street-like configuration that ultimately leads to a viewing deck at the edge of the Powai Lake. Sustainability was a crucial criteria.

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Gabion Walls Made of Volcanic Rock Flank a Flat-Roofed Farmhouse in Australia

Dwell

The conditions on site swing dramatically from gale-force winds to clear blue sky within minutes, so the building needed to act as a refuge from the storm whilst capturing the drama of the landscape."

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SOM plans city to accommodate Muscat's growing population

Deezen

According to Rettig, key elements of the design brief included recognising Oman's "cultural and architectural heritage", while designing contemporary built forms for the city. However, Sultan Haitham City is a smart city with technologies and sustainable strategies that are deployable today."

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JEB acoustic partitions and furniture create modern campus for UOW College Hong Kong

Deezen

The space supports different styles of teaching and learning The product "is a testament to JEB's commitment to revolutionising the educational landscape and providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern learning environments," said the brand. To find out more about JEB, visit the company's website.

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Competitions: Quarry Biophilic Pavilion Architecture Competition

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Registration Deadline: Oct 28, 2024; Submission Deadline Oct 28, 2024 REIMAGINING ABANDONED QUARRIES Quarry Biophilic Pavilion Design SIGN UP HERE This design competition challenges participants to envision a one-of-a-kind pavilion that embodies innovation, sustainability, and harmony with nature.