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Lend Lease's mass-timber tower was shipped from Austria to Australia

Deezen

"A showpiece for natural and new, it is where modern architecture meets a natural building material, called cross-laminated timber (CLT), which will unlock a new era in the future of sustainable development and healthier living," said Lend Lease at the time of completion.

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European Commission prioritises cyclists and pedestrians in cities for "first time in history"

Deezen

If passed, the Efficient and Green Mobility package would require the 424 largest cities in the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) to hash out sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs) centred on these kinds of "active mobility" modes by 2025. Read: COBE's undulating public square in Copenhagen contains parking for 2,000 bikes.

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Architects in China adapting to more sustainable and culturally relevant skyscrapers after supertall ban

Deezen

China 's decision to ban supertall skyscrapers "will not hinder the potential of architecture" and is in fact leading to more sustainable, culturally sensitive buildings, architects have told Dezeen. Architects are having to respond to the environmental worries that are partly behind the new regulations.

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American Housing Month – June 2023 Is Here!!!

Aric Gitomer Architect

According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition , over 7 million extremely low-income households in the US spend more than half of their income on housing, leaving little for other basic needs like food, healthcare, and transportation. Many homes in the US were built decades ago and are in need of repairs or renovations.

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What is Rammed Earth Construction?

Santa Cruz Architect

In an age where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of architectural innovation, ancient building techniques are experiencing a renaissance. Modern rammed-earth technology combines traditional wisdom with contemporary engineering, offering a sustainable solution to contemporary construction challenges.

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Temporary Modular Buildings: The Future of Construction

Architecture Ideas

Luckily, widespread changes in company sustainability policy and key advances in technology ensure that the industry remains on track. This has the potential to be a costly and time-consuming process, and there is always the risk of damage during transportation. This can add to the complexity and cost of modular construction projects.

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12 Ways Driving Is Subsidized by Law

A Better Built Environment

Meanwhile, thousands of people are needlessly being killed every year due to dangerous road design, laws that encourage bad behavior, and the lack of enforcement for the safety laws we do have in place.

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