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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

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Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments. Architects and landscape architects are instrumental in the practical implementation of NbS in urban environments.

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Sustainable living is "not viable outside cities" says Hélène Chartier of C40 Cities

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Cities are the only sustainable way to house Earth's growing population – but the importance of protecting them from climate risks has been "totally underrated", according to Hélène Chartier of sustainable urbanism network C40 Cities. "In Compact cities are more sustainable. Photo is by Jinnawat Borihankijanan.

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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

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"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.

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Twelve architecture projects by students at Manchester School of Architecture

Deezen

Also included is a wind farm that provides sustainable electricity and a care facility for women experiencing birth trauma that integrates nature into its design. The research integrates computational design with resilience and synergetic theories to propose new urban configurations.

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Building Bridges: How Architects Are Ripping Up the Rulebook on Water Treatment Facility Architecture

Architizer

There is, however, a discernible shift towards designing water treatment facilities with a newfound emphasis on aesthetics, sustainability and integration into the landscape. In both instances, the projects seamlessly fuse the built environment with the natural landscape, with wetlands taking center stage as distinctive highlights.

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The Copera’s Garden, a Modern Oasis in an Industrial Landscape

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The Copera’s Garden – is a scenic space within an industrial landscape. The contrast between both worlds produces a surprising place, a synthetic hybrid landscape, between the natural and the artificial where industrial materials are intermingled with those from the agricultural world. Project Status: Built. Year: 2021.

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Competitions: Call for Entries : DUBAI 2100 Ideas Competition by Creathlon

Bustler

Its contemporary high-rise architecture, comprising glass, steel, and concrete, has set new benchmarks in urban design and architecture, earning global recognition for its world-record-breaking developments. Dubai’s growth in architecture is largely due to the discovery of fossil fuels and the global market’s trade opportunities.