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The Village at Alyeska by Skylab

aasarchitecture

The multi-phased project began with an extensive master planning effort, building upon the foundation of the original plan. Mass timber construction will be used for signature elements of the development, providing a sustainable solution to bridge innovation, meet budgetary constraints, and community interests.

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Just Add Water: 7 Hybrid Homes Innovating in Water Conservation and Treatment

Architizer

The swooping forms of the tensile roof membranes provide deep shade from the equatorial sun and collect rain, which funnels into structural aluminum masts and down to the concrete foundations that dually function as large cisterns that provide 100% of the water demands for use on the property.

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Re-imagining Construction: The Top 20 Tallest Mass Timber Buildings

Santa Cruz Architect

Photo by Voll Arkitekter + Rikardo Foto Mass timber construction has revolutionized the architectural landscape, offering a sustainable and innovative alternative to traditional building materials. HoHo Wien building has won multiple awards for innovative use of mass timber. Mjøstårnet is the tallest mass timber building in Europe.

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Shigeru Ban unveils triple-domed Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion

Deezen

The reason for using laminated bamboo was to meet Japan's building regulations, Ban explained. Natural bamboo is not very easy to use to meet the current building regulation as the size is all different, and the bamboo is very weak to sun exposure." "So

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Lend Lease's mass-timber tower was shipped from Austria to Australia

Deezen

Although the building's foundations were constructed from reinforced concrete and its ground and first-floor slabs using geopolymer concrete, the largely timber structure reportedly had a 22 per cent lower carbon footprint than comparable structures. "CLT

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Call for entries to the iF Design Award 2024

Deezen

The award has over 82 subcategories and previous winners include a healthcare bracelet that helps people regulate their bodies, an anti-snoring pillow and a surgery-supporting robot. The iF Design Foundation – the award's parent – is a certified nonprofit focused on design education. Entries to the 2024 Award close on 8 November 2023.

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The Allure of Financial Investment in Switzerland: A Haven for Wealth

DesignRulz

Its democratic system, decentralized governance, and a strong rule of law provide a solid foundation for businesses and investors alike. With a robust economy that embraces innovation and productivity, Switzerland has weathered global financial storms with resilience.