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Architectural Resilience: Designing for Extreme Weather Conditions in the Southwest Desert

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Characterized by scorching heat, arid landscapes and occasional desert storms, this region demands innovative solutions to ensure the resilience of built environments. These conditions necessitate innovative design solutions prioritizing energy efficiency, thermal comfort and resilience to withstand the harsh climate.

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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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Architects’ Guide: Short and Long Term Design Strategies for Flood Defense and Urban Resilience

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Fostering Resilience Through City Initiatives and Guiding Principles Boston Coastal Flood Resilience Design Guidelines and Zoning Overlay District by Utile, Inc. Utile employed a comprehensive project approach. Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

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What Is Speculative Realism and How Is Can It Revolutionize Architecture?

Architizer

At the heart of our built environments lies a deep-seated human-centric philosophy, a legacy of architectural traditions that predominantly focus on human utility and experience. This shift, inspired by the philosophical movement known as speculative realism , challenges the foundations of traditional architecture.

IT 83
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Axial House, São Paulo, Brazil

e-architect

The upper floor stands out with its exposed concrete slabs and beams, complemented by a corten-colored metallic brise to regulate sunlight. Concrete takes center stage in the house, serving as the foundation of the building system and showcased as a visible finish on the first-floor pillars, slabs, and beams of the upper floor.

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

K-12 Schools Healthcare Facilities Office Buildings Public Health Labs Regulations Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Insulation Energy Efficient Roofing Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion.

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Des Forges Residence, Mauricie, Québec

e-architect

The area presents several challenges, particularly in respect to municipal regulations, but also in terms of the steep slope that characterizes the site`s topography. Résidence des Forge consists of three wings set on a natural stone foundation. Maurice River. Siting restrictions limit the construction of buildings near the cliff.