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Winners of the 2023 Architecture At Zero competition recognize innovative proposals from students and design professionals

Archinect

The town of Allensworth was established in 1908 by Allen Allensworth and was the first of its kind in the state of California to be founded, governed, and financed by the Black community in the area. What makes this competition brief distinct is the competition's site is connected to a historic California town.

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Harnessing Solar Incentives For Sustainable Residential Projects 

The Architecture Designs

Harnessing solar incentives for sustainable residential projects can be a savvy strategy for homeowners, developers, and communities alike. You can check a dedicated database for state incentives or government websites. Solar energy offers numerous benefits. Research federal, state/provincial, and local incentive programs.

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Sustainable architecture efforts hindered by "sloppiness" says UN climate ambassador

Deezen

Although she concedes that much of the necessary climate action will have to come in the form of regulation and financial incentives, El Battouty says that architects should lead by example to show governments that decarbonisation is doable. And therefore, you've got the case for financing.".

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The "miracle" of Taiwan's luxury social housing

Deezen

Having only become government policy in 2016, Taiwan expects to have amassed a social-housing stock of 200,000 units by the end of 2024 – and has already set an ambition to hit one million units by 2032. Development is mostly funded by city governments, with additional support from central government.

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France to mandate all new public buildings be 50% timber or other natural materials

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The French government unveiled plans for a sustainability law that will ensure all new public buildings are built from at least 50% timber or other natural materials. It will apply to all public buildings financed by the French state. The measure will be implemented by 2022.

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UN Human Rights Council experts "express alarm" over imminent executions connected to Neom

Deezen

Read: Everything you need to know about Saudi mega-project Neom "All six individuals have been charged under the overly vague 2017 Saudi law on combating crimes of terrorism and its financing," they continued. The project has also been criticised for its sustainability claims, with experts calling them "naive".

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Event: Growing Apart: cities, nations and the future of Europe

Bustler

As the challenges of the 2020s mount — from political polarisation to aging populations to climate change — relations between urban and national governments in Europe are coming under increasing pressure.

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