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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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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

DesignRulz

Green building approaches often promote placing construction projects in areas with minimal environmental imprint while considering the occupants’ public transportation proximity, green space accessibility, and staying away from sensitive ecological zones.

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How Green Are Smart Cities, and How Smart Are Green Cities?

Architizer

The Benefits of a Sci-Fi City Self-driving cars, smart buildings, data-driven infrastructure… The smart city of the future will be a complex, interconnected network, bringing the Internet of Things to life on a grand, urban scale. We are talking less about smart and green cities and more about sustainable cities.

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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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Out Of The Box Architecture Trends In 2023!

The Architecture Designs

Trends such as biophilic design, smart buildings, and modular construction are shaping the future of the architecture industry, pushing boundaries and creating spaces that are functional, beautiful, and environmentally conscious. It connects people to nature in a meaningful way. The post Out Of The Box Architecture Trends In 2023!

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Back to Basics: Bioclimatic Design, Learning from History to Build For The Future

Architizer

It is essential that we, as architects and designers, minimize the negative environmental consequences of construction by developing structures and systems that require fewer resources to build and maintain. Turbosealtech New Incubator and Office Building by New Wave Architecture , Tehran, Iran. Photos by Casey Dunn.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment.