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Gross National Happiness as Public Policy: The Case of Bhutan

ArchDaily

This masterplan is inspired by the country's culture and its principles of happiness. The "Mindfulness City" aims to offer numerous possibilities for public engagement, fostering investments in infrastructure, education, and sustainable technologies—all aligned with the precepts of Gross National Happiness (GNH).

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Free Housing for Educators Benefits Teachers as Well as Families

Dwell

Early childhood educators working at the Friends Center for Children —an organization providing education to children between three months and five years old—are receiving free, employer-provided housing. The initiative’s success kicked off a masterplan to provide free housing to all its educators on a campus.

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Team KCAP wins Keflavík Airport Area Strategic Masterplan competition

aasarchitecture

With an integrated vision that links an ambitious economic development concept to sustainable urban design, landscape, and mobility strategies, Team KCAP won the international competition for the Keflavík Airport Area Strategic Masterplan in Iceland. Source by KCAP.

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Team KCAP wins Keflavík Airport Area Strategic Masterplan competition

aasarchitecture

With an integrated vision that links an ambitious economic development concept to sustainable urban design, landscape, and mobility strategies, Team KCAP won the international competition for the Keflavík Airport Area Strategic Masterplan in Iceland. Source by KCAP.

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Pascoe Vale Girls College – Performing Arts and Food Technology Centre // Brand Architects

Architizer

Pascoe Vale Girls College underwent a major refurbishment and extension to house a new performing arts centre and updated food technology and music facilities in the renovated sports hall. The Performing Arts and Food Technology Centre creates a welcoming new entry to the school grounds. © Brand Architects. © Brand Architects.

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MVRDV designs German AI hub to be "visible in satellite photos"

Deezen

Dutch studio MVRDV has released visuals of the Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence, a circular masterplan for a technology and innovation hub in Heilbronn, Germany. Designed with the placemaking studio Realace , it will include spaces for events, exhibitions and conferences, all aimed at educating the public about AI.

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Dongguan University Of Technology International Cooperation Zone

e-architect

Dongguan University Of Technology International Cooperation Zone Buildings, New Chinese Building Images. Dongguan University Of Technology International Cooperation Zone Design. 10 Design wins competition to design Dongguan University of Technology in China. TYPE: Educational Institute and Public Facilities. HEIGHT: 80.

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