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Britain embraces tradition

Architecture Here and There

Dezeen reports that, in Britain, the Tory government’s minister for housing, Michael Gove, has thrown his support behind the idea of a university-level school for classical and traditional architecture and urbanism. The government paper itself is by a think tank called Policy Exchange, and written by an architect named Ike Ijeh.

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The Sponge Evangelist

Landscape Architecture Magazine

Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation. In awarding the second biennial Oberlander Prize to the Chinese landscape architect Kongjian Yu, FASLA, the Cultural Landscape Foundation and its 2023 jury sent an unmistakable signal about the future of the field. Elizabeth K.

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The Future is Modular: Factory Built Architecture is the Way Out of the Housing Crisis

Architizer

Even in the early 1970s, when the federal government provided subsidies for modular home construction, only about 25,000 new homes ended up rolling off the assembly line. However, due to new techniques in manufacturing, this is starting to change. In 2022, only 2 percent of new single family homes were built in factories.

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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. Additionally, investing in robust foundations and structural designs can ensure the long-term integrity of buildings in the face of seismic activities and other environmental stresses.

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Clearing Your Landscape: Efficient Solutions for Tree Removal

Architecture Ideas

This is your guide to using effective and secure tree removal techniques to manage overgrown environments. A professional removal ensures complete eradication in the event that roots are endangering your plumbing or foundation, reducing the probability of further issues. Not all is lost, though!

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Pyramid of Tirana by MVRDV

aasarchitecture

Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode A study published in 2015, however, showed that the majority of Albanians were opposed to demolishing the building, and in 2017 this desire was honoured when the government announced plans to transform the concrete monolith.

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10 Best Architecture Firms in Costa Rica

Architizer

Besides designing buildings that harmoniously blend with the surrounding environments, architects use locally sourced materials and sustainable technologies such as rainwater harvesting systems, solar power and natural ventilation techniques, prioritizing the country’s sustainability and preservation of its natural heritage.