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Jeanne Gang honored with 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development

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Architect and Studio Gang founder Jeanne Gang has been unveiled as the winner of the 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. In its 23rd year, the ULI Prize awards individuals $100,000 for their contributions to community building globally and exhibiting excellence in the land use and development field.

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Woodio develops toilet made from wood chips

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Named Block, the wall-mounted toilet was made using a material developed by Woodio founder Petro Lahtinen that is around 80 per cent wood by volume, incorporating locally sourced aspen and offcuts from the Finnish forest industry. Basically we have developed moulds that can handle non-fluid raw materials," Lahtinen said. "It

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NEOM Unveils Siranna, its Latest Tourist Destination in Saudi Arabia

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Courtesy of NEOM NEOM has just introduced “ Siranna ,” a new tourism destination within the new sustainable regional development evolving in Northwest Saudi Arabia. Aiming to blend innovation and refinement, while integrating with the coastal terrain, the design seeks to offer a luxury escape, with a 65-key hotel and 35 residences.

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Sustainable Suburban Expansion: How Architects Are Reawakening Dormant Developments

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A sustainable process, in turn, facilitates the development of thoughtfully planned, walkable communities that emphasize economic resilience, social inclusiveness and environmental conservation. Further, this forward-thinking approach embraces sustainable design practices, including green building techniques and energy efficiency.

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Francis Kéré among winners of World Economic Forum's 2024 Crystal Award

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” The organizers also noted Kéré’s development of innovative construction strategies that “combine traditional building techniques and materials with modern construction methods.”

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Exploring Indigenous Wisdom: A Journey through Architecture Rooted in Tradition and Community

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Vernacular and indigenous practices are emerging as a foundation for architectural reimagining, informing spatial lays, the choice of materials and building techniques while also allowing for the integration of innovation and contemporary expression. Read more »

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German research group completes Europe's first Hyperloop test track

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The 24-metre-long track was developed by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Hyperloop research group. The research and development program TUM Hyperloop at the Technical University of Munich reached a milestone when it successfully conducted the first passenger ride under vacuum conditions on July 10, 2023.