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House for Gonda / Office for Environment Architecture

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© Yohei Sasakura architects: Office for Environment Architecture Location: Hyogo, Japan Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Yohei Sasakura Area: 89.0 m2 Read more »

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Neuroarchitecture and the Potential of the Built Environment for Brain Health and Creativity

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The interest in comprehending how the environment affects human well-being is on the rise, with a growing number of new studies on this subject emerging each year. Lorena Darquea Nowadays, we spend over 90% of our time indoors, and it is becoming increasingly evident that architecture has a profound influence on our brains and bodies.

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New architecture and design competitions: AI for the Built Environment, International VELUX Award, MICROHOME, and FRAME Awards

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For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are featuring four briefs calling for innovative design solutions exploring the use of AI in the built environment, fresh ideas for ways to harness daylight for the well-being of building inhabitants, concepts for off-grid, modular homes, and outstanding works (..)

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Taming Exterior Greenery: Landscape Design for Houses in Natural Environments

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© Derek Swalwell A healthy environment that is also visually appealing in our homes has become increasingly sought when it comes to designing houses and residential spaces, especially during the world’s current context.

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New RIBA manifesto urges lawmakers' action for better practices in the built environment

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A new "Manifesto for a Better Built Environment" has been published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) , calling on the country’s policymakers to make more urgent priority of the need for better safety, quality, and sustainability in the design and construction of buildings throughout the UK.

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Designing for Water Scarcity: How Architects are Adapting to Arid Environments

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Image © Shutterstock | Volodymyr Dvornyk An arid environment refers to specific regions characterized by a severe lack of available water and extremely dry weather conditions. In the immense vastness of arid environments, where extreme climates present significant challenges, the role of water in architecture takes on a new dimension.

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Tropical Houses: Creating a Dialogue Between Nature and the Built Environment

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It's no wonder that architectural projects in the region maintain a constant dialogue between nature and the built environment. In the search for solutions that meet needs and demands, we have selected residential projects that appropriate the context to become unique in this environment. Read more »