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6 Ways Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health

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Beyond mere aesthetics, certain architectural qualities are crucial in shaping our living environments and influencing our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Abundant Natural Light MTMGhouse by NOARQ , Santo Tirso, Portugal One of my favorite podcasts to listen to in my spare time is The Huberman Lab Podcast.

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"By focusing so much on carbon reduction we are neglecting other areas where our industry causes harm"

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It's time to make peace with nature. Infrastructure and the built environment are responsible for 29 per cent of threatened species, according to the World Economic Forum. Forty-four per cent of global GDP in cities is estimated to be at risk of disruption from nature loss. It will benefit people, too.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Exploring the Possibilities for Subterranean Oases The LowLine by Raad Studio.

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

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Typically associated with utility infrastructure, these facilities comprise organized elements such as tanks, pipes, sedimentation basins, filtration systems and extensive water storage and distribution tanks. MWA also master-planned improvements to Windjammer Park adjacent to the site to weave the new development into the existing context.

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Amphibious Architecture: Designing Resilient Coastal Communities for the Future

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There is an imperative need for sustainable and adaptive approaches characterized by resilient infrastructure, eco-friendly design principles, and a profound understanding of the delicate balance between human settlements and the dynamic coastal environment. Coastal land areas have long endured the consequences of unchecked development.

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7 Ways Landscape Architects Broke New Ground in 2022

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Too often, urbanization is undertaken at the expense of the natural environment rather than in support of it. When architects respond thoughtfully to a site’s native ecology, development can elevate nature and shape meaningful, enduring spaces that enrich the planet and the lives of its population.

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

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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. Understanding and utilizing these characteristics allows architects to create unique aesthetic experiences.