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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

Deezen

"Together with the partners, we lead the firm in creating architecture that responds to the context, culture, client requirements, and environment, enriching the human experience through thoughtful and sustainable design," Houben told Dezeen. The National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts features four indoor performance venues.

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Sustainability and liveability claims of Saudi 170-kilometre city are "naive" say experts

Deezen

Following the Saudi Arabian government's unveiling of plans for an enormous linear megacity in the desert, urban design experts have expressed skepticism about whether its utopian vision is realistic. The Line has been touted as a sustainable alternative to conventional city design. That is where I start to become a bit dubious.

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Competitions: International Competition for Implementation-Oriented Urban Design of the Core Area of Hangzhou Linping Digital & Smart City

Bustler

The urban growth of Hangzhou Metropolitan Area has been moving from the "West Lake Era" (West Lake centered development) to the "Qiantang River Era" (River-supporting development), the era of technology and innovation corridor, and now towards the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta. Industry 4.0,

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

To enhance durability, resilient construction incorporates innovative materials and technologies that can withstand extreme conditions. Moreover, the integration of smart technologies plays a crucial role in making buildings adaptable. This focus on durability has significantly reduced the vulnerability of the city to seismic events.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

Singapore stands out as a pioneering leader in this field , while Japan, South Korea, China and Finland are also engaged in underground development as a sustainable response to urban congestion. Urban Metamorphosis: Exploring Underground Development Shanghai Suhe MixC World by Kokaistudios. Utrecht, Netherlands.

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Five architecture and design events in December from Dezeen Events Guide

Deezen

The largest exhibition, titled the Theme Exhibition, presents the work of 60 designers who respond to the festival's theme of Elastic Bridging, which aims to explore innovation, technology and sustainability. Collaborating with the design week, Open House Taipai hosts tours around the city's urban spaces on 3 and 9 December.

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K64 Keflavík Airport Area Masterplan by KCAP wins the 2023 The Plan Award

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Sitting at the crossroads of Europe and North America, home to the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, the airport area is exceptionally well suited to become one of the leading developments for sustainable innovation in the aviation, energy and technology sectors.