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How Amsterdam Uses the Doughnut Economics Model to Create a Balanced Strategy for Both the People and the Environment

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The model is developed by British economist Kate Raworth and popularized through her book, “ Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist ”, released in 2017. Here, she argues that the true purpose of economics does not have to equal growth.

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches its first circular design strategy

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Promotion: Ellen MacArthur Foundation has launched its first circular design strategy that states that in order for circular economy ambitions to be met "organisations need to leverage design systemically". To find out more about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, visit its website. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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Sonata of Architecture and Interior: The New Office of One House Design by One House Design

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“We hope to create a healthy, comfortable, dynamic and convenient working environment in terms of scale, functional layout, user experience and design empowerment, providing sufficient space for the team’s growth and helping us adapt to new challenges and rapid changes faced by the developing industry,” says the designer Fang Lei.

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A Glimpse into the Evolution of Insulation Materials in Architecture

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As an example, beginning with the primitive huts used in the earliest forms of domestic architecture, furs were employed as an exterior covering to restrict the flow of air and, consequently, regulate the interior environment. Read more »

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Competitions: Graham Foundation: Grants to Organizations

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Registration Deadline: Feb 25, 2024; Submission Deadline Feb 25, 2024 Priorities and Criteria For organizations, funding priorities are to: Assist with the production and presentation of significant programs about architecture and the designed environment in order to promote dialogue, raise awareness, and develop new and wider audiences.

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

ArchDaily

This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments. Additionally, collaborating directly with indigenous communities leads to projects that prioritize community participation, cultural sensitivity and sustainable development. Read more »

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Arup’s VR95 experience tool offers the vantage point of small children for urban planners

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An immersive new VR experience tool developed by Arup called VR95 is helping architects and urban designers immerse themselves in the unique perspective of children in the hopes of creating a better environment for them to dwell in.