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Construction reaches roof levels of landmark development above Hong Kong’s High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus by Zaha Hadid Architects

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development above Hong Kong’s High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus. Adjacent to the West Kowloon Cultural District, the development connects established and emerging neighbourhoods with a network of public gardens and landscaped plazas. Construction works have reached roof level at the new 3.2 million sq.

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Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

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As the stadium prepares to dismantle its roof, an international competition invites architects and students to explore this forward-thinking approach’s potential benefits and challenges in shaping sustainable practices within the architectural domain. The competition brief called for the design of a new plant shop, fruit and vegetables.

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A4 Spotlight: Converting to Sustainable Energy

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However, some other countries have managed to almost completely convert their energy systems from ones like those found in the Unites States to nearly 100% sustainable systems in less than two decades. In 2006, the Uruguayan government launched its National Energy Policy, which set ambitious targets for renewable energy development.

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Shenzhen Zhuxi Building by Aedas

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A response to the Shenzhen urban design approach that promotes green and sustainable initiatives with abundant recreational amenities. The design is a low-carbon live-work environment that integrates art and nature, which is slated to be a new urban landmark for the city.’ Kelvin says.

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The Forestias Bangkok sustainable quarter

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Image: Rungkit Charoenwat Grant Associates first collaborated with architects Foster + Partners, TK Studio Co, and a wide team of consultants in 2017 to develop this unique and distinctive landscape concept. The entire development is based on smart city principles, with autonomous vehicles, smart meters and sensor networks.

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Competitions: SUSTAINABILITY IN ARCHITECTURE - ESSAY COMPETITION

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Registration Deadline: Dec 31, 2022; Submission Deadline Jan 5, 2023 Introduction Archiol Artuminate has organized this second edition of the sustainable architecture essay competition to spread awareness of the sustainable measures that the construction and building industry needs to adopt to mitigate the harmful impact on the environment. “If

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Nanjing K.Wah G72 by UNStudio

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Nanjing K.Wah G72 is expected to be one of the most expansive mixed-use developments in the Chinese city. UNStudio was commissioned by the developer K.Wah Group to create a human-centric destination where sustainability and culture play a key role in the daily lives of locals and visitors alike.

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