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Designing Naturally Illuminated Learning Environments on a Tight Budget

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Including flexible, inclusive, and engaging spaces that seamlessly integrate technological advances, contemporary educational design aims to enhance learning and collaborative work, as well as comfort and wellbeing. Read more ยป

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This Japanese housing project utilizes regenerative architecture to support its natural surrounding environment

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has designed a sustainable residence noted for its positive impact on the surrounding environment. Image: Rui Nishi Located on the southern Japanese island of Yakushima, Sumu Yakushima applies regenerative architecture to reconceptualize the relationship between human habitation and the natural environment.

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How Breathable Should Facades Be? Exploring Permeability and Impermeability in Building Envelopes

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Image ยฉ French + Tye The main role of architecture is to create structures that protect us from the environment and create spaces that are safe and comfortable for all types of needs and activities. Building technologies of the past rarely managed, however, to create a complete separation between us and the outside world.

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The Copper Coil - E-Technology Centre of the University of Rostock by Sehw Architektur

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Whereas in our first building for the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT) in Darmstadt, it was the design of the building envelope as a QR code, in Rostock it is the copper coil that stands for innovative research power. A shining prelude to the STEM Campus.

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Designing for personal technology is crucial for senior living facilities

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Designing for personal technology is crucial for senior living facilities 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/11/2024 - 16:00 Senior Living Design Todayโ€™s seniors are increasingly tech savvy. It isnโ€™t enough to give senior living residents a pre-determined bundle of technology and assume that theyโ€™ll be satisfied.

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Oppo Technology and Research Centre Tower by Gianni Botsford Architects

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Gianni Botsford Architects has completed the studioโ€™s first project in China, The Technology and Research Centre for the Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Oppo. The Oppo Technology and Research Centre has been designed to accommodate over 5,000 engineers and support staff.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonizationโ€”these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEGโ€™s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.