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Zaha Hadid Architects designing Al Khuwair waterfront development in Oman

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British architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects is set to create a waterfront development in Muscat, Oman , that will include canal walkways and have a design "emphasising climate resilience". million-square-metre development will feature a marina, a cultural district, canal walkways and a recreational waterfront.

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Noho develops furniture based on insights on how people actually live

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A table was designed to accommodate a range of activities Based on the findings that the modern dining room often becomes an informal space for doing remote work, homework, arts and crafts, Formway designed the Noho Move chair as "the world's first ergonomically designed dining chair". Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown and Waterfront Development by Zaha Hadid Architects

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Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has announced the masterplan for a reimagined waterfront development in downtown Muscat, the nation’s capital. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the $1.3bn Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown and Waterfront Development will span 3.3 million sqm and is set to revitalise the area.

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Five sustainability architecture and design courses on Dezeen Courses

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Dezeen Courses: in the latest roundup of programmes listed on Dezeen Courses, we've selected five architecture and design courses that specialise in sustainability. Based at institutions in the UK , USA and Italy , the courses aim to challenge students to create design solutions that respond to the global climate crisis.

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Shigeru Ban's timber-skeleton Tamedia building left engineers "incredulous"

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Its prefabricated frame is made of 2,000 cubic metres of glued-laminated timber , held together entirely without screws or nails using a novel structural system developed by Japanese architect Ban in collaboration with Swiss engineer Hermann Blumer. Wooden pegs used to be employed to fix the bearings in place on rotating metal axles."

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Harnessing Solar Incentives For Sustainable Residential Projects 

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Harnessing solar incentives for sustainable residential projects can be a savvy strategy for homeowners, developers, and communities alike. If you’re a developer planning a residential solar project in New York, you can review the eligibility criteria for the state’s Megawatt Block Incentive Program.

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Kawneer aluminium glazing systems are designed to surpass sustainability standards

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Promotion: architectural manufacturer Kawneer offers aluminium facade systems that are designed to minimise environmental impact, helping buildings to achieve sustainable certification. As a leading producer of commercial construction systems, Kawneer has pledged its commitment to achieving sustainability standards both now and in the future.