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A new 15-minute city is being developed near Salt Lake City

Brandon Donnelly

Here’s a map to help you get situated: In addition to this being a big and meaningful development opportunity with an estimated 7,400 new households being contemplated, the land authority also wants this to become an innovation hub and a model “15-minute city.”

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Milan's L'Innesto development to provide net-zero social housing

Deezen

Barreca & La Varra and its partner Redo Sgr Spa Società , an ethical real-estate developer, aim to achieve carbon-neutrality after 30 years thanks to an innovative district heating network, nearly zero-energy buildings, and prefabricated construction technologies that also allow the building to be disassembled and recycled.

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The Chesapeake Bay - A Complex Eco-System Explained

Community Architect

When Captain James saw the Patapsco in 1608 its estuary zone reached a full seven miles further up then it does today and Elkridge was a port from where iron, wheat and tobacco left for Europe. In the tidal zone of an estuary saltwater moves in and out with the tides while river water tries to flow out.

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How climate, pandemic, and war shape the "future proofing" of buildings, cities and regions

Community Architect

An estimated 84 million people were displaced in mid 2021, now with the war in Europe war-displaced Ukrainians swell the global ranks of displaced people to new records. It offers innovative and effective strategies to address our housing needs.” A smaller group sees their future in places far from home and take on a nomadic lifestyle.

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Liverpool Building News: Merseyside Architecture

e-architect

At the event, Pete Swift gave a fascinating talk focused on Planit-IE’s ambitious masterplan for Albert Dock, which sets out a vision which will revitalise the historic landmark through new public realm proposals and the creation of a new, gateway into the Dock, and improve the overall visitor experience.

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Scottish Architecture News: Buildings in Scotland

e-architect

Supported by the Scottish Government, the Award recognises the contribution housing makes to social and cultural conversations and rewards innovation. An updated masterplan for a £100m world-class golf resort, hotel and spa in the Angus countryside has been submitted to Angus Council for planning consent by 3DReid architects.

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

Architizer

This article aims to highlight some of the world’s most innovative minds, and celebrate their success in an evergreen format that can inspire the AEC community year-round. The London-based studio empowers industry and institutions with innovative design solutions and R&D for an impactful transition towards sustainable futures.