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Pass-Through Windows: Inspiring the Design of Easy-Open Spaces

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This reflects a search for more connected and harmonious living experiences, especially in urban environments, where the cityscape can saturate us.

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Diébédo Francis Kéré awarded inaugural Cosanti Medal for social and sustainable design

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The Arizona-based nonprofit, which since its founding in 1965 has sought to "influence the way the built environment is created with little negative effect to the surrounding natural environment," launched the prize in order to honor those who make communities more resilient, equitable, and sustainably integrated with the natural world.

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Growth Environment: Architect’s Role in Modernizing Farming Practices and Smart Agriculture

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This transformative approach integrates advanced technologies into agricultural landscapes, inspiring architects to craft living laboratories rooted in precision farming. Architects draw inspiration from such endeavors, conceptualizing structures that embrace precision farming, serving as living laboratories.

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Turning Challenges into Opportunities with the European Collective Housing Award

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This impact is particularly evident in collective housing projects, which face a range of challenges, from issues of cost and compliance with urban planning legislation to the need to create welcoming and functional environments for residents. Read more »

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Architects’ Guide: 18 Ways To Make Your Designs More Sustainable

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In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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7 Formidable Sustainable Firms Dynamically Disrupting the Architectural Status Quo

Architizer

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. Order your copy today.

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The Future of Architecture: 10 Transformative Design Principles for a Sustainable World

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This article was written by Edward Mazria, FAIA, the founder and CEO of Architecture 2030 whose mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. Roof Gardens These principles continue to influence urban planners and architects to this day.