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Amphibious Architecture: Designing Resilient Coastal Communities for the Future

Architizer

Sustainably designed buildings that float on water could positively influence the preservation of at-risk waterside communities at a point where the evolution of coastal development stands at a critical juncture. Hope Floats: Embracing a Wetter Future Floating Office Rotterdam by Powerhouse Company.

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

In the midst of these challenges, resilient construction practices emerge as a critical solution to ensure the longevity and adaptability of our built environment. Durability: The Foundation of Resilience Durability is the bedrock of resilient construction.

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EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin by TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten and Buro Happold

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EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin offers a new vision of a sustainable future for construction with timber. Located opposite the Südkreuz station, one of Berlin’s major transport hubs, the project is part of a new urban development that integrates sustainability with livability. Photo © HGEsch. Photo © HGEsch. Photo © HGEsch.

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City hall in Høje-Taastrup by PLH Arkitekter

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The “Citizens’ House” is ambitious and forward-looking in its design – featuring a great work environment, sustainable solutions and visions of strengthening the local communities. In Høje-Taastrup you find one of Denmark’s most innovative and unique city halls. Nine floors.

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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

Architizer

This thought process laid the foundation for Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, to articulate the fundamental principles of good architecture: firmitas , utilitas and venustas — firmness, utility and delight. As we face increasing global challenges, tectonics in architecture stands as a powerful tool in our arsenal.

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The A+List: Architizer’s Top Architecture and Design Firms to Watch in 2024

Architizer

This is evident in the poetic environments they create, which break the mold of traditional architectural forms and massing; theirs is an exploration of the contemporary and locality of Chinese architecture. Across their work is an emphasis on reconfiguring the relationship between building users and the surrounding environment.

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LI City Study, Jiang Su Sheng, China

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Sustainability: Introducing Natural Light into the Building Greater Dog Architects’ design team also reorganized the form of window openings. In the context of urban development shifting from incremental expansion to stock upgrading in China, the reuse of existing buildings achieves their sustainability.

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