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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

Architizer

This thought process laid the foundation for Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, to articulate the fundamental principles of good architecture: firmitas , utilitas and venustas — firmness, utility and delight. As we face increasing global challenges, tectonics in architecture stands as a powerful tool in our arsenal.

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

Durability: The Foundation of Resilience Durability is the bedrock of resilient construction. Additionally, investing in robust foundations and structural designs can ensure the long-term integrity of buildings in the face of seismic activities and other environmental stresses.

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Fuggerei of the Future | MVRDV

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Fuggerei of the Future is a public program developed by the architectural firm MVRDV that proposes building blocks that are climate responsive. Finally, in Augsburg, the study’s formula manifests as a more dense urban development. Drawings.

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Nanjing Joy City by Benoy

aasarchitecture

The project will also leverage the high growth rate of the urban development axis on Pubin Road and the Chengnan River vitality zone. The overall design concept draws on the urban fabric and development landscape of Nanjing, or the ‘two main parts of the city on both sides of the river’. Image © Benoy.

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Nanjing Joy City by Benoy

aasarchitecture

The project will also leverage the high growth rate of the urban development axis on Pubin Road and the Chengnan River vitality zone. The overall design concept draws on the urban fabric and development landscape of Nanjing, or the ‘two main parts of the city on both sides of the river’. Image © Benoy.

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Nine architecture, preservation and development projects by students at Tulane University

Deezen

Also included is a social housing development in Mississippi created in an existing warehouse building and a scheme that sees existing freight railway lines into passenger train links. The MSHP degree provides a rigorous foundation in the core principles and concepts of historic preservation practice in the United States and beyond.

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10 Narrative-Driven Architectural Drawings Win the “Storied Drawing Awards”

Architizer

While the Egyptian government has been dragging people out of their homes in Warraq and Sinai as development plans move forward, people are forced into poorly planned habitats that pay no real attention to people’s needs or their economic activities. We tried to find the right balance between industrialization and human happiness.