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Construction reaches roof levels of landmark development above Hong Kong’s High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus by Zaha Hadid Architects

aasarchitecture

development above Hong Kong’s High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus. Adjacent to the West Kowloon Cultural District, the development connects established and emerging neighbourhoods with a network of public gardens and landscaped plazas. Construction works have reached roof level at the new 3.2 million sq.

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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

DesignRulz

In the fast-paced architecture world, wherein buildings rise and cities expand rapidly, enforcing sustainable practices must be prioritized. However, a sustainable building goes beyond bricks and mortar. Sustainable site selection: Architects prioritize site selection based on ecological criteria.

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Sustainable Resort Design: Integrating Green Practices into Site Planning in India, the USA, and the UK

Arcmax Architects

This comprehensive guide explores the importance of integrating sustainability into resort design and how it is being implemented in these three countries. Embracing Sustainability in India India's rich cultural heritage and diverse ecosystems present unique opportunities for sustainable resort design.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

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Cutting-Edge Innovations in Wood-Frame Construction

Santa Cruz Architect

Wood has been a staple material in construction for centuries, offering natural beauty, sustainability, and versatility. Over the years, wood-frame construction has witnessed significant innovations that have revolutionized the way we build structures.

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From smart cities to energy management, Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022 will focus on the future

Building and Interiors

The advancement of sustainable energy generation, the reduction of consumption in smart buildings, and the growth of electromobility are key components to a complete energy turnaround by 2030. Sustainable expansions to buildings in timber construction, for example, are being used to offer more living space.

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UNStudio wins competition for NION

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UNStudio’s design proposal for NION, a 45,000 m2 state-of-the-art office tower in the Europaviertel in Frankfurt, was recently selected by Groß & Partner for further development. NION will be one of the most sustainable office buildings in Germany. Image © MOARE. Image © MOARE.

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