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The cost of war damage to Ukraine's buildings and infrastructure has reached $127 billion

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The latest analysis from the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) on the cost of direct damage to Ukraine's buildings and infrastructure since the beginning of the Russian military invasion of the country puts the estimate at $127 billion. As is usually the case in a total war scenario, transportation infrastructure was another big target.

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The Beirut Port Renewal Competition shortlists 40 student projects

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The participating teams are tasked to envision an important redesign of Lebanon's chief economic engine following the tragic 2020 explosion that took 218 lives and caused an estimated $15 billion in structural damage. Beirut as a city claims to have been destroyed and rebuilt seven times throughout its 5,000-year history.

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MIT engineers build load-bearing structures using tree forks instead of steel joints

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Created by the Digital Structures research group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT ), the five-step approach has already been used to install a demonstration structure on the university's campus, with a larger pavilion now in the works.

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

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The Texas Capitol Complex was designed by Page Southerland Page Phase 1 – which is estimated as a $600 million investment – opened in 2022. The map denotes near-term developments in orange and long-term developments in the lighter peach shade. & Elec.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

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It has provided eligible individuals ever since with the opportunity to live independently, but in an environment that provides support activities such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. The intent was not to hide the ship but to make it more challenging for enemy submarines to accurately estimate its course and range.

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World's largest cruise ship sets sail amid sustainability concerns

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The use of LNG, also known as methane, cuts down on dangerous pollutants like sulfur and nitrogen oxides, and is estimated to produce about 30 per cent less carbon dioxide emissions than the heavy fuel oils currently used in cruise ships.

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Populous unveils plan to revamp horse-racing track in New York

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million square foot (116,1300-square metre) structure – including 275,000 square feet (25,550 square metres) of interior space – to modernize the complex and add contemporary amenities and hospitality offerings, as well as transform the racetrack into a multi-purpose venue for both racing and non-racing events.

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