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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Utrecht, Netherlands. Photos by Petra Appelhof. Shanghai, China.

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Bridgestone Innovation Park: “B-Innovation”: Innovation Hub Connected by Vibrant Mobility Spaces by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

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A New Global Hub for Accelerating Innovation Utilizing a former factory site in Kodaira City, Tokyo, this project aims to consolidate scattered functions in and outside the site and rebuild it as a global hub for creating new values.

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Building the Future: The Rise of Modular Construction in the Middle East

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These “modules” are then transported to the construction site and assembled into the final structure, adhering to the same building standards as conventionally built facilities. With a growing embrace of innovative solutions to address the region’s evolving needs, modular construction has emerged as a compelling alternative.

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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. From a social standpoint, community engagement plays a crucial role in ensuring that developments align with the needs and desires of the residents.

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Woodio develops toilet made from wood chips

Deezen

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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Your next job could be designing federal government buildings at SOM

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calls for an individual “responsible for the technical innovation, integration, documentation, and execution of the architectural and engineering design intent.” Related on Archinect: SOM shares photos of new Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge. The role, based in Washington, D.C.,

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2023 Cities in Focus: Lessons in Environmental Resilience

ArchDaily

Image © Maria Gonzalez In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, cities have emerged as models of innovation in terms of sustainable development goals. Cities creatively address pressing urban challenges, including density, transportation, housing, and resilience.

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