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The Rise of 3D-Printed Prefabricated Homes

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Image © Paul Vu As construction materials costs increase , builders and developers are seeking alternatives to traditional home construction methods to address housing shortages. In off-site 3D-printed construction, there is no need to transport massive 3D-printing machines on-site. ADU / Mighty Buildings.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Completed in 2018, the bicycle parking accommodates over 13,500 bikes.

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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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Sustainable Suburban Expansion: How Architects Are Reawakening Dormant Developments

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A sustainable process, in turn, facilitates the development of thoughtfully planned, walkable communities that emphasize economic resilience, social inclusiveness and environmental conservation. From a social standpoint, community engagement plays a crucial role in ensuring that developments align with the needs and desires of the residents.

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IMK Architects Develops Sustainable Natural Holistic Environment for IIT Bombay Student Housing

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Therefore, IMK Architects’ vision for the hostel aims to create a holistic environment which is in harmony with the natural context. The post IMK Architects Develops Sustainable Natural Holistic Environment for IIT Bombay Student Housing appeared first on Journal. © IMK Architects. © IMK Architects.

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The Line, the largest part of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious NEOM project, looks like a total fantasy

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According to the Saudi government, The Line will “embody how urban communities will be in the future in an environment free from roads, cars, and emissions.” The development will be confined to a 34-square-kilometer (13.1-square-mile) The development will be confined to a 34-square-kilometer (13.1-square-mile)

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Aedas wins the Qingshuihe Comprehensive Transportation Hub competition

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The winning scheme of Qingshuihe Comprehensive Transportation Hub in Luohu, Shenzhen is an impressive Transit-Oriented Development with high degree of station-city integration. It will become a major transportation hub in Shenzhen with 4 urban rails, 1 intercity line, 1 high-speed rail line and various ground transportation.