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Page Southerland Page integrates "past and future" at Texas Capitol Complex

Deezen

It includes two new high-rise office buildings that measure over one million square feet (92,903 square metres), a central utility plant for efficient cooling and a five-storey, below-grade structure with over 3,000 square feet (280 square metres) of parking space. & Elec. (AOR & Elec.

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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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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

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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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.

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

Architizer

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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Eco Quartier Building: Sustainable Living for a Greener Future

DesignRulz

These buildings are designed to integrate green spaces, reduce energy consumption, and create a healthy environment for residents. Eco quartier building is a concept of sustainable urban development that aims to create self-sufficient communities with a low environmental impact. What is an Eco Quartier Building?

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Amphibious Architecture: Designing Resilient Coastal Communities for the Future

Architizer

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.