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What role do simulations play in the green design process, and in architectural careers?

Archinect

Speaking to Politco about the potential for the data-driven replica to aid Barcelona's urban development, the city’s Deputy Mayor noted: "We are in an emergency situation in which we no longer have time to make mistakes. The digital twin project in Barcelona joins similar digital urban environments being built to replicate U.S

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

Architizer

Sign up for key information about the 12th Annual A+Awards, set to launch this fall. 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. Interested in participating next season?

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Stockholm Wood City: The World’s Largest Wooden City

Santa Cruz Architect

Swedish urban developer Atrium Ljungberg has initiated Stockholm Wood City, anticipated to be the world’s largest urban wooden construction project. Stockholm Wood City At 62 acres (250,000 square meters) the project is thus the world’s largest known urban construction project in wood.

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Ten must-see installations at London Design Festival 2023

Deezen

Dezeen Events Guide has launched a digital guide to the 2023 edition of London Design Festival , with key information about some of the best events. The installation was informed by the Mino Matsuri festival, which takes place annually in the Gifu prefecture of Japan, inviting locals to create paper shrines.

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Building Bridges: How Architects Are Ripping Up the Rulebook on Water Treatment Facility Architecture

Architizer

In the realm of urban development, these projects transcend the mere functionality of water purification, envisioning these indispensable facilities as integral components of a larger recreational system encompassing parks and gardens.

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

Deezen

The project is part of a wider initiative in collaboration with the local government and the Inter-American Development Bank that seeks to integrate the urban development of Oaxaca with the surrounding natural environment in the hopes of improving quality of life and mitigating climate change.

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6 Ways Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health

Architizer

Beyond mere aesthetics, certain architectural qualities are crucial in shaping our living environments and influencing our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Designing for morning sunlight entry for example, will offer softer illumination, reducing overheating and glare, resulting in a comfortable living environment.