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Otaru International Information Center / waiwai

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The Otaru International Information Center is located in the harbor area of Otaru in Hokkaido, once the heart of Japan's herring fishing industry. Completed in 2024 in Otaru, Japan. Images by Takehiro Kawamura.

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How Do You Design for Informality?

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Image © Emmage/Shutterstock Informal architecture is the dominant mode of urbanization in rapidly growing and industrializing cities worldwide. In Delhi , the city with the largest population in India has half of its residents living in informal settlements. Read more »

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gogoland Pet Community / Informal Design

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© Chao Zhang architects: Informal Design Location: 3CQC+PHR, Huang Jia Tang Jie, Hui Cheng Qu, Hui Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 516002 Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Chao Zhang Area: 300.0 m2 Read more »

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Unlocking Urban Potential: Street Vending Integration Strategies in Informal Settings

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Mostly categorized under the informal economy due to lack of regulations and authorization, street markets in the global south have often been seen as a threat to urban development. Policymakers and city officials have long struggled with informality, considering it the “antithesis of modernity.”

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward.

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Data-Driven Architecture: Delving into 4 Building Information Tools

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2 Architecture is a multifaceted discipline influenced by diverse sources of data and information, which play a fundamental role in shaping architectural production. Image created using AI under the prompt: A futuristic architectural landscape exemplifying data-driven architecture. Image via DALL.E Read more »

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Archinect's Lexicon: "Information Architecture"

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Information Architecture" is a specialized field of study and practice that focuses on the organization and structure of information in digital or physical environments. It involves designing, creating, and managing the structural design of shared information systems. Related on Archi.