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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

Durability: The Foundation of Resilience Durability is the bedrock of resilient construction. To enhance durability, resilient construction incorporates innovative materials and technologies that can withstand extreme conditions. Moreover, the construction industry itself presents an opportunity for innovation and job creation.

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Amphibious Architecture: Designing Resilient Coastal Communities for the Future

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As climate change unfolds, bringing about rising sea levels, increased occurrences of flooding and a surge in climatic events, the concept of living in a floating home — or houseboat — could potentially emerge as a pragmatic and innovative solution to face the environmental challenges associated with coastal living. Photo by Aaron Leitz.

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Marcel Breuer’s Brutalist Washington DC offices reimagined as Affordable Housing by Brooks + Scarpa

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Serving as the headquarters of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), this ten-story, 700,000 square-foot office building has been a symbol of federal authority since its completion in 1968. The use rates of federal agency headquarters in the city during early 2023 have ranged from just 10% to 50%.

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LI City Study, Jiang Su Sheng, China

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As a government-sponsored public welfare project, it realizes the convenience of shared urban cultural spaces and provides a public space for citizens and tourists to read books for free 24 hours a day. The government proposed new social functions for it to adapt to public needs while reflecting the humanistic care for the public.

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Super Storyboard by Diameter Narrative Design

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The “Born to the Sea: Coast Changes in Shenzhen” gallery, designed by the CABLE team, showcases the interdependence of Shenzhen’s urban development and coastline over the past 40 years through interesting illustrations. Visitors can see how the coastline has expanded over the years. Source by Diameter Narrative Design.

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Nanjing Joy City by Benoy

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The Pukou district government put forward this new planning concept in order to preserve older parts of the city while enhancing the city centre. The project will benefit from the adjacent Jiangbei CBD and Research and Innovation Park, with the aim of meeting the consumption needs of local high-net-worth individuals. Image © Benoy.

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Nanjing Joy City by Benoy

aasarchitecture

The Pukou district government put forward this new planning concept in order to preserve older parts of the city while enhancing the city centre. The project will benefit from the adjacent Jiangbei CBD and Research and Innovation Park, with the aim of meeting the consumption needs of local high-net-worth individuals. Image © Benoy.

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