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Arquitectonica's 8850 Sunset development gets city approval

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Arquitectonica has announced that the long-awaited 8850 Sunset Boulevard development has received approval from the City of West Hollywood. The development will also host a reimagined Viper Room. A breezeway will weave through the building and connect to a park located at the center of the structure.

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The Triple Bottom Line in Architecture: Developing Properties for People, Planet, and Profit

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Image © Dave Burk Prioritizing people and the planet, when it comes to building construction and real estate development, is being seen as more than an ethical mandate - it is a highly profitable approach. In Toronto , Canada, the ongoing Downsview Airport redevelopment project showcases this mindset in practice.

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Engineers develop bone-inspired concrete for stronger structures

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Inspired by the natural architecture of human bone, engineers at Princeton University have developed a new cement-based material that significantly enhances the toughness of traditional concrete. The research, led by Professor Reza Moini and Ph.D.

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The Tara Thiwakorn Pavilion / Rural Development Volunteer Camp

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© Pibhu Devakul Na Ayudhya architects: Rural Development Volunteer Camp Location: , Thailand Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Pibhu Devakul Na Ayudhya Area: 50.0 m2 Read more »

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

There are a variety of approaches you can use to develop this collaborative sustainable culture. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint. Join this webinar to learn how!

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ETH Zurich researchers develop robotic process for impact printing earth materials

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Copyright: ETH Zurich - Gramazio Kohler Research, Chair of Sustainable Construction and Robotic Systems Lab First, a custom printing tool was developed that can be integrated on multiple high-payload robotic platforms. The tool was then integrated with a high-payload Gantry system within the ETH's Robotic Fabrication Laboratory.

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Princeton researchers develop concrete 3D printing method inspired by ancient fish scales

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Researchers at Princeton University’s Engineering School have developed a method for 3D printing concrete with improved crack resistance. Taking inspiration from fish scales, the team led by assistant professor Reza Moini claims their design increases resistance to cracking by as much as 63% compared to conventional cast concrete.