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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. This imaginative shift prompts us to explore not only the architectural and urban planning implications but also the cost-efficiency and technical complexities of this diversification. Shanghai, China.

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Sustainable living is "not viable outside cities" says Hélène Chartier of C40 Cities

Deezen

Cities are the only sustainable way to house Earth's growing population – but the importance of protecting them from climate risks has been "totally underrated", according to Hélène Chartier of sustainable urbanism network C40 Cities. "In Compact cities are more sustainable.

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American Housing Month – June 2023 Is Here!!!

Aric Gitomer Architect

During American Housing Month, organizations and government agencies across the country may hold events, workshops, and outreach programs to educate the public on housing-related issues. Each year, the American Housing Survey (AHS) is sponsored is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S.

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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

Deezen

"Together with the partners, we lead the firm in creating architecture that responds to the context, culture, client requirements, and environment, enriching the human experience through thoughtful and sustainable design," Houben told Dezeen.

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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

Architizer

.” This report presents a vision of a nature-positive urban development that addresses climate challenges and ensures that all urban activities have a positive environmental impact by 2030. Architects and landscape architects are instrumental in the practical implementation of NbS in urban environments.

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Sustainability and liveability claims of Saudi 170-kilometre city are "naive" say experts

Deezen

Following the Saudi Arabian government's unveiling of plans for an enormous linear megacity in the desert, urban design experts have expressed skepticism about whether its utopian vision is realistic. The Line has been touted as a sustainable alternative to conventional city design. That is where I start to become a bit dubious.

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Competitions: International Competition for Implementation-Oriented Urban Design of the Core Area of Hangzhou Linping Digital & Smart City

Bustler

The urban growth of Hangzhou Metropolitan Area has been moving from the "West Lake Era" (West Lake centered development) to the "Qiantang River Era" (River-supporting development), the era of technology and innovation corridor, and now towards the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta. Ltd, Shenzhen.

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