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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

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. Utrecht, Netherlands. Photos by Petra Appelhof. Shanghai, China.

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Low-carbon building innovations are changing future architecture

Archinect

With rapid urban and economic development, energy consumption is increasingly posing threats to the natural environment while the quantity and intensity of energy use in buildings are growing. per cent of the carbon emissions from industry, building and transportation—the three main sectors in need of Green reform.

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Sustainable Suburban Expansion: How Architects Are Reawakening Dormant Developments

Architizer

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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Innovations in Sustainable Architecture

The Architecture Designs

It’s a design philosophy that seeks to minimise the negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space. Beyond solar, innovative heating and cooling systems are being developed to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.

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Adding a Touch of Dutch to Eugene’s Streets

SW Oregon Architect

The Dutch are renowned for their innovative and forward-thinking approach to urban design, and consequently their livable, sustainable, and safe cities. The corresponding impact upon the morphology of urban environments and streetscapes in the Netherlands is profound. A radical paradigm shift is necessary if U.S.

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

BD+C

Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/10/2024 - 09:05 Sustainable Development NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.

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NASA funds ICON to develop lunar 3D-printing construction technology

Deezen

Space agency NASA has awarded construction company ICON a $57 million contract to develop 3D-printing technology to build roads, launchpads and homes on the moon 's surface. Pushing this development forward with our commercial partners will create the capabilities we need for future missions.". The contract, worth $57.2