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Shenzhen Zhuxi Building by Aedas

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A response to the Shenzhen urban design approach that promotes green and sustainable initiatives with abundant recreational amenities. Inspired by the surrounding landscape and the form of bamboo, the architectural design is in a stacking form mimicking the bamboo joints. Kelvin says. Source by Aedas.

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The Forestias Bangkok sustainable quarter

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Image: Rungkit Charoenwat Grant Associates first collaborated with architects Foster + Partners, TK Studio Co, and a wide team of consultants in 2017 to develop this unique and distinctive landscape concept. Grant Associates led the landscape masterplan through concept and scheme design with TK Studio taking it forward to detailed stages.

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C.F. Møller Architects win competition for 120 sustainable apartments

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Snickarglädjen is to be certified according to The Nordic Swan Ecolabel and the ambition is that the block will also encourage a sustainable lifestyle among the residents through its design. “ Snickarglädjen will be an inclusive residential neighbourhood with integrated design solutions for a sustainable lifestyle. Image © C.F.

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"There are a lot of dangerous myths" about sustainability says Norman Foster

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British architect Norman Foster explains his studio 's approach towards sustainability and his views on concrete, timber, aviation and Architects Declare in this exclusive interview. Foster said the studio, which is the UK's largest, aims to create buildings that are both sustainable and improve people's lives.

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100 Residences 100 Architects by AGi Architects

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In order to make the plot self-sustaining, we propose the plantation of fruit trees, as well as a fenced-out area for livestock, including small herds of sheep, goats and camels. Altogether, we envision a self-sustaining farm with an area of fruit trees, a cattle farm, a bee area and an orchard.

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Västerås Travel Center by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group

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BIG’s design has evolved over the years to ensure the best possible solutions in function, program, sustainability, and future security. The building celebrates movement and creates a welcoming, warm and transparent mobility hub that will become an important social and economic node redefining the city’s infrastructure and landscape.

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New residential and office tower in Buiksloterham by MoederscheimMoonen Architects

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Additionally, the office program meets the highest sustainability standards, with a BREEAM Excellent rating and an MPG of 0.8. Image © MoederscheimMoonen Architects The new building and surrounding area are designed in collaboration with Baljon Landscape Architects, an ecologist with a focus on increasing biodiversity.