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Augmented Drawing: Redefining Sketching for the Digital Age

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This process smoothly integrates digital elements, such as 3D models, animations or interactive effects, into real-world environments. Unlike static sketches on paper, augmented drawings can come to life through animations, sound effects and interactive elements. KKPCW , Magic Leap No – 2 , CC BY-SA 4.0

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Sustainability and liveability claims of Saudi 170-kilometre city are "naive" say experts

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Philip Oldfield, head of the built environment school at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, warned that the huge embodied carbon cost of construction "will overwhelm any environmental benefits". The Line has been touted as a sustainable alternative to conventional city design. Is it feasible as a city?

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Competitions: Reimagine Mountain Hospitality: A Sustainable Resort Design Competition

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Registration Deadline: Feb 19, 2023; Submission Deadline Mar 4, 2023 The Mountain Resort Design Competition is a fantastic opportunity for architects, landscape architects, urban designers, and other design professionals to create an unforgettable and sustainable resort experience. The location of the site is at this link: [link].

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Largest-ever Norman Foster retrospective opens at Centre Pompidou in Paris

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On display are sketches, drawings and models of the architect's buildings Curated by Centre Pompidou deputy director Frédéric Migayrou, the exhibition aims to showcase examples of Foster's innovation and technology, his approach to sustainability and his ideas for the future of the built environment.

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Colectivo NDS Designs Ep_02 House with Accessibility and Sustainability in Mind

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It was designed to serve as a permanent home for an elderly couple, with accessibility and sustainability in mind. Embedded in the retaining wall, an obsidian rock reminds us there is no better landscaping than one that respects the environment. How important was sustainability as a design criteria as you worked on this project? .

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5 Ways to Start a Permaculture Garden for Sustainability

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There is an idea that goes beyond sustainability these days. It is more important than ever to build a house that is not going to put added pressure on the environment. However, it is far more important to build a house that is in sync with nature to provide resilience in addition to being sustainable. .

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Tech for Architects: 7 Top BIM Tools for Architectural Design

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In other words, a wall designed in a BIM environment goes beyond the typical “3D extrusion”, carrying information that can be utilized throughout the duration of a design project — from inception to completion and even for future maintenance.

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