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Jiangxi River Bridge by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)

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The dynamic curvature of the bridge’s supporting piers and abutments taper into its primary arches and road deck, defining a sculptural landmark within Chengdu’s transport infrastructure. These ties resist the outward horizontal thrust of each arch and significantly reduce the horizontal loads on the bridge’s foundations.

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Ten key examples of Tashkent's Soviet modernist architecture

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Created as part of the wider Tashkent Modernism XX/XXI research and preservation project led by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, the conference aimed to draw attention to the city's modernist architectural heritage and discuss its future. Tashkent's metro, operating since 1977, was the first in Central Asia.

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Solutions in Soil: Compressed Earth Blocks as a Sustainable Construction Alternative

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The locality of the material bolstered the Learning Center’s off the grid credentials while minimizing the cost and pollution of transporting materials to the site. A central aim for the firm was to locally source as many materials as possible to minimize the transport costs to the remote region.

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Jiangxi River Bridge, Chengdu, China

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photo © Liang Xue The dynamic curvature of the bridge’s supporting piers and abutments taper into its primary arches and road deck, defining a sculptural landmark within Chengdu’s transport infrastructure. These ties resist the outward horizontal thrust of each arch and significantly reduce the horizontal loads on the bridge’s foundations.

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Five Fundamental Takeaways From Architizer’s Future Fest

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Democratic architecture begins in the conceptual stage, and as building techniques and technological innovations continue to evolve, these advancements must be accessible to all. Not only should access to building techniques and typologies be equitable, but so should the very way we utilize space.

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From smart cities to energy management, Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022 will focus on the future

Building and Interiors

The electrification and digitization of infrastructure, on the other hand, provide the foundation for smart cities and hence a reliable and scalable energy supply. Smart city concepts rely heavily on technological advancements and breakthroughs. Smart Buildings – The foundation of Smart City. September 13, 2020.

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Holcim Awards 2023 Competition News

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With a total prize pool of USD 1 million, the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction conducts the global competition to reward and shed light on real-world examples in practice that can accelerate the global movement for sustainable design. You can enter the competition until March 30, 2023 at 14:00hrs UTC.