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White House announces new guidebook to funding office conversions nationwide

Archinect

have seen rates as high as 50% in their CBD areas, prompting desperate appeals from politicians to enact wholesale changes to the built environment that’s backed up by funding from the federal level. Some cities like Washington, D.C.

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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

Architizer

Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments. Architects and landscape architects are instrumental in the practical implementation of NbS in urban environments.

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Urban Terrarium: Only Architect-Landscape Architect Collaboration Can Truly Delivery Biodiversity

Architizer

Cast your vote today > It’s another big moment for the environment and our self-made struggle to coexist with and within it. A minimum of 10% improvement on current environmental and habitat health must now be included in any property development plans. Architizer is thrilled to reveal the 12th Annual A+Awards Finalists.

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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

Deezen

Together with the partners, we lead the firm in creating architecture that responds to the context, culture, client requirements, and environment, enriching the human experience through thoughtful and sustainable design," Houben told Dezeen. Houben explained each award is a "testament to the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our team".

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Grozny masterplanning competition, Chechen Republic

e-architect

We will contribute to the process by transforming Grozny into a financial, trading and industrial hub, by forging partnerships with the Middle Eastern countries, and by adopting and amplifying the best practices in good governance, education, recrea-tion and agriculture sectors”. The Prize Pool is 20 Million Ruble.

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Six social architecture projects highlighted at Re:Arc symposium in Colombia

Deezen

Image by ORU Water Intelligence Hub, Mexico, by Office of Urban Resilience (ORU) Located on the outskirts of the city of Oaxaca in San Felipe del Agua, the Water Intelligence Hub by Mexico-based studio Office of Urban Resilience (ORU) will be a nature centre focused on enhancing awareness and environmental stewardship of water.

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40 Under 40 Class of 2023 winner Kimberly Dowdell inaugurated as AIA 2024 President

BD+C

HOK Principal and 40 Under 40 Winner is AIA's 100th President Dowdell’s distinguished career spans architecture, government, teaching and real estate development.