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Landscape Architects Lead Bhutan’s Mindfulness City

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© Courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group “The Mindfulness City will be a sustainable city. To be mindful is to be aware — to perform best,” said Giulia Frittoli, partner and head of landscape at BIG. The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked Buddhist country in the eastern Himalayas , nestled between China and India.

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Global Award for Sustainable Architecture reveals five winners for 2024

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The results of the 18th Global Award for Sustainable Architecture have been announced by the German architect and UNESCO Education and Research Commission delegate Jana Revedin. The award was created in 2006 to promote "innovative thinking" around the sustainable practice of architecture globally.

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Architectural Modules: Implementation and Adaptability in the Latin American Landscape

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What siting, technological, or constructive strategies can be developed without harming the surrounding landscape? Over time, it has been complemented by various environmental, sustainable, ecological, and economic factors to achieve the adaptability and functionality desired by its inhabitants.

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Sam Lubell on cultural institutions’ newfound embrace of landscape architecture

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[.] such projects have fundamentally transformed in recent years, reflecting, among other things, seismic shifts in both museums’ priorities and the profession of landscape architecture, as well as a surge in interest in outdoor space because of the pandemic. The first rule: don’t dare call them gardens.

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Bofedales: Natural Infrastructures and Andean Landscapes

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Known by some as 'high Andean wetlands ,' bofedales are ecosystems and landscapes crucial for water regulation and storage in the Andes. Read more »

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Forging the Future of Eco-Conscious Construction: The Imperative of Tailored Sustainability Blueprints

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In today’s landscape, a sustainability roadmap is a strategic imperative for business resilience and growth. With the industry responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions and substantial material waste, a shift towards sustainable practices is imperative.

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‘Living Breakwaters’ by SCAPE Landscape Architecture Wins the 2023 Obel Award

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Awarded to SCAPE Landscape Architecture and its founder Kate Orff, masterminds behind ‘Living Breakwaters’, the yearly prize honors architectural contributions that positively impact both people and the planet.

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