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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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Designing for personal technology is crucial for senior living facilities

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Jeff Carpenter, PE, RCDD MFPRO+ Blog Senior Living Design Designers Engineers Architects Smart Buildings Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy. They use smartphones, smartwatches, and smart home technology, and subscribe to streaming platforms they watch on smart TVs and other connected devices.

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Sustainable Resort Design: Integrating Green Practices into Site Planning in India, the USA, and the UK

Arcmax Architects

From the serene backwaters of Kerala to the majestic Himalayas, eco-resorts are designed to blend seamlessly with the natural landscape, offering guests an immersive experience while preserving the environment. The use of cutting-edge technology, such as geothermal heating and smart building systems, is becoming standard practice.

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UNStudio wins competition for NION

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UNStudio’s design proposal for NION, a 45,000 m2 state-of-the-art office tower in the Europaviertel in Frankfurt, was recently selected by Groß & Partner for further development. NION will be one of the most sustainable office buildings in Germany. 43.500 m2 – 45.000 m2 Building volume: Aprox. Image © MOARE. Image © MOARE.

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Cutting-Edge Innovations in Wood-Frame Construction

Santa Cruz Architect

Components of wooden structures are manufactured in controlled factory environments and then transported to the construction site for assembly. Modular construction, in particular, offers flexibility and scalability, making it a viable choice for various types of buildings, from single-family homes to large commercial projects.

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Competitions: The 1st STELSI International Metaverse Architecture Competition

Bustler

Architecture emerges from the dynamic interplay between humans, the environment, beliefs, and values. Architects equipped with this opportunity can craft environments that facilitate the discovery and understanding of information in novel and engaging ways. The first island of the STELSI Project, “hola!”

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Unlocking the power of digital twins: Maximizing success with OKRs

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How OKRs can maximize the success of Digital Twin technology implementation A digital twin is a digital representation of a physical environment, enabling data-driven insights and action. Key Results: Develop and implement data standardization guidelines. Provide stakeholders with training on data management best practices.