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Thailand's all(zone) will create the 2022 MPavilion

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Innovative Thai practice all(zone) has been named the winner of Australia’s coveted annual MPavilion commission, now in its ninth iteration coming out of a two-year pandemic hiatus. ” all(zone)'s MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Is Mass Timber a Good Choice for Seismic Zones?

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But some are extremely potent, and when they occur near urban areas, they are one of the most destructive forces on Earth, causing death and damage to the built environment. As we can see in this interactive map , earthquakes are much more frequent than we imagine, with dozens occurring daily around the world, many of them unnoticed.

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Here's how Chicago's mayoral candidates responded to the Built Environment Questionnaire

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Three of the eight challengers to unseat incumbent Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have so far responded to a questionnaire issued by a coalition of local chapters of architects, landscape architects, and planners asking for their input on the Windy City’s built environment.

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CP Vietnam Head Office / LJ-Group

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CP Vietnam Head Office landscaping project is a dynamic and versatile extension of the office environment. Situated in Dong Nai, an industrial zone. Completed in 2023 in Vietnam. Images by Valor Studio, Trieu Chien.

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SWA unveils plans for new 1,200-acre park in Irvine, California

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A new master plan led by SWA Group has been revealed by the city of Irvine, California, showcasing a park design that, at 1,200 acres, would create one of the largest municipal park environments in the nation. The framework SWA developed in unison with Kellenberg Studio calls for a five-zone subdivision of the site.

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LEGO Group's new campus officially opens at headquarters in Billund, Denmark

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The “People House” features facilities including a state-of-the-art fitness studio, creative workshop space, a LEGO homestay for visiting employees, a movie theater, an outside park and activity zone, a kitchen for communal cooking, and a heal.

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Transforming Site Surveys with 360-Degree Video Technology

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This information is vital for making informed decisions that harmonize with the environment and comply with local zoning regulations, building codes and environmental standards. Traditionally, these surveys have relied on manual measurements with tape measures, basic photographs, and, more recently, expensive laser scanning.

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