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Large U.S. architecture firm, EYP, files for bankruptcy, may sell to subsidiary of Bitcoin miner

Archinect

Ault is a subsidiary company of BitNile , a cryptocurrency-focused company which owns and operates its own data center for mining bitcoin, and provides products orientated around disruptive technologies.

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El Salvador president reveals design for volcanic Bitcoin City

Deezen

To finance the city El Salvador intends on issuing a $10 billion bond that will be half invested in Bitcoin and half in building the city's infrastructure. Bitcoin City would be powered by geothermal energy from the volcano, which would also be used to mine bitcoin. Built alongside a volcano, it will extend to the coast.

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An Organization Is Using History to Rehab Public Housing

Dwell

As part of the city’s still incipient (and still controversial ) effort to save its distressed public housing, Cirillo’s company is partnering with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to make sweeping renovations to projects uptown, leveraging the buildings’ age and architectural history to secure government financing.

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Savage + Dodd aimed to "set the preconditions for change" with South Africa housing project

Deezen

Located in the mining city of Boksburg, Slava Village uses a series of incisions and infills to revive the 1980s complex with modular residential units. A shopping centre outside Johannesburg was converted into 50 low-cost homes on a tight budget in our next Social Housing Revival project case study.

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Benefits of Using Sustainable Materials in Home Construction

Architecture Ideas

The circular economy is a system that aims to convert the conventional model of mining and manufacturing resources. Since these materials are designed for reuse and recycling, you can efficiently use them for as long as possible. This approach supports the circular economy.

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News: Harvard GSD reveals four 2023 Wheelwright Prize finalists

Bustler

The act of dredging from underwater systems and channels, sand mining erodes riverbanks and disrupts ecosystems, resulting in a long chain of consequences and dependencies. Colossal amounts of sand are mined and moved to shape one habitat while destroying another.

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How To Become a Heavy Equipment Broker: Your Path to Success

The Architecture Designs

Becoming a heavy equipment broker involves combining expertise in sales with specialized knowledge of machinery used in construction, mining, and agriculture. Acquire relevant experience in sales, equipment handling, and market analysis. Brokers also need to be aware of contract laws, as they will negotiate terms between buyers and sellers.