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3D Printing: The Sustainable Solution to Global Housing?

Santa Cruz Architect

With the global housing deficit looming as a monumental challenge, the emergence of 3D printing technology in construction offers a beacon of hope. This transformative technology has captured the imagination of affordable housing advocates worldwide, presenting a potential game-changer in addressing the housing crisis.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS POISED TO LEAD A NEW ERA OF INFRASTRUCTURE

Landscape Architecture Magazine

The House of Representatives just passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which makes significant investments in the nation’s transportation, water, renewable energy, and broadband infrastructure. 4) Funding to create seamless active transportation networks and spines within and between communities.

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Elon Musk proposes Tesla tunnel in Miami to "solve traffic and be an example to the world"

Deezen

If approved, the tunnel system will have seven stations and could transport around 7,500 passengers an hour. Musk argues that Loop systems like this could offer a more efficient alternative to traditional public transport, which he described as " a pain in the ass ". Boring Company looking for public funding to finance tunnel.

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Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG

BD+C

Biola University, Lim Center for Science, Technology & Health, La Mirada, Calif. financing more socially inclusive projects is often the stickiest issue—particularly if you want to take something that is classified as office and convert it. Kirsten Ritchie: In the U.S., Juliette Morgan: It’s interesting, because from a U.S.

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Temporary Modular Buildings: The Future of Construction

Architecture Ideas

Luckily, widespread changes in company sustainability policy and key advances in technology ensure that the industry remains on track. This has the potential to be a costly and time-consuming process, and there is always the risk of damage during transportation.

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Five architecture and design events in January from Dezeen Events Guide

Deezen

Above: Foster + Partners' retrospective in China includes projects such as the Bund Finance Centre. Shanghai's Xintai Warehouse hosts a retrospective charting more than five decades of work from Foster + Partners , including international as well as local projects such as the Bund Finance Centre. Until 18 February, China.

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Nanjing K.Wah G72 by UNStudio

aasarchitecture

UNStudio’s proposed design concept envisions a dynamic waterfront community, a low-density and lush green working-living environment, which is expected to add new vibrancy to Nanjing, while contributing as a hub for culture, finance and innovation.

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