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Zero-carbon Forbes International Tower, designed by AS+GG Architecture, proposed for Egypt's new capital

Archinect

Forbes and Egyptian real estate development company Magnom Properties have announced plans to construct a 55-story zero-carbon commercial tower in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital outside of Cairo. Called the Forbes International Tower, this marks the first time the media giant has branded a commercial tower.

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25 years of transit-oriented development

Brandon Donnelly

When we build next to transit, we often call this transit-oriented development. That’s why you don’t hear people at real estate conferences saying, “check out this new cutting edge car-oriented development that our firm is developing.” That doesn’t need to be specified. That’s how this works. This is good.

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News: ACSA and Buell Center select 2024 winners of Course Development Prize in Architecture, Climate Change, and Society

Bustler

The Temple Hoyne Buell Center for the Study of American Architecture at Columbia University and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have announced jointly their selection of the 2024 Course Development Prize in Architecture, Climate Change, and Society. Course proposals can be viewed in their entirety here.

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Singapore’s Condo Scene: Building Towards a Futuristic Skyline

The Architecture Designs

With its jaw-dropping architectural marvels and a skyline that paints the picture of a futuristic metropolis, Singapore is making waves in the global real estate and construction sector. Local and foreign investors in the city-state continue to view its real estate market as robust, resilient, and offering promising returns.

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Architecture and the Economy: Inside China’s Ghost Cities

Architizer

In recent months, as rumors of China’s economic crisis have spread, the images that seem to interest people the most are photographs of China’s so-called “ghost cities” — urban developments that are eerily under-occupied. Investment is largely going into, as I said, infrastructure, real estate.

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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

Deezen

She is currently overseeing a diverse range of projects spanning cultural, educational, residential, and urban developments. From designing innovative mixed-use developments to revitalizing historic landmarks, our team is committed to creating architecture that enriches lives and enhances communities."

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Jingkai Central Park // Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd

Architizer

This design proposes a new development method for sustainable parks that strengthens the mutual relationship between humans, nature, and society multi-dimensionally. The goal of the design is to bridge real-estate and construction, and living. This will combine architectural and urban construction together.