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Unlocking Urban Potential: Street Vending Integration Strategies in Informal Settings

ArchDaily

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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The UK's new Part O regulations are being implemented at the right time

Archinect

New regulations, called Part O, took effect in England in June, requiring that new homes are built with some measures to combat overheating. The regulations aim to reduce solar gain — the increase in room temperature caused by sunlight — ensuring the safety of occupants, even if it may remain uncomfortable.

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Cars and hurricanes inform "sail-shape" of Aston Martin's first residential skyscraper

Deezen

"With the waterfront facade curving gently like a sail, the building is being built to meticulous tolerances and environmental regulations in a part of the world where architecture is coming under ever-increasing scrutiny." The construction comes despite indications that sea-level rises could affect the infrastructure of the city.

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Abstracta launches noise-regulating office furniture at Salone del Mobile

Deezen

Abstracta, which is best known for producing noise-regulating pieces for office, is exhibiting newly launched work pods by Swedish designer Staffan Holm at its stand at Salone del Mobile. The post Abstracta launches noise-regulating office furniture at Salone del Mobile appeared first on Dezeen.

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Ten noise-regulating acoustic products for communal interiors

Deezen

Woven Image 's Zen and Ion acoustic panels have embossed relief patterns informed by Japanese zen gardens and origami. The fittings facilitate both general illumination and noise regulation, and come in 11 tones including playful bright hues and neutrals. Find out more about Phonebooth ›. Zen and Ion acoustic panels by Woven Image.

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Stacks of timber inform "inspirational" industrial units by dRMM

Deezen

Photo by Alex de Rijke "[It is] an engineered mass timber structure with limited steel, polycarbonate, glass and rubber introduced only where function or regulation demanded," said dRMM. The post Stacks of timber inform "inspirational" industrial units by dRMM appeared first on Dezeen. The building has a CLT structure.

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Building Safety Regulator for high-rise buildings

e-architect

Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. Up to 12,500 buildings in England are covered by the new regulator, set up in response to the Grenfell Fire tragedy and officially launched earlier this year.