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6 Ways Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health

Architizer

Morning sunlight exposure for example, helps regulate our circadian rhythms and directly influences our mental and physical health. Living walls for example, serve multiple functions such as air purification, humidity regulation and noise reduction.

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

Planning and zoning regulations need to be updated to account for changing climate conditions, ensuring that new developments are located in areas less prone to flooding, wildfires, or other hazards. The incorporation of resilient design principles extends beyond individual buildings to encompass entire communities.

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Glasgow School of Art presents 10 postgraduate design projects

Deezen

3D visualisation techniques such as photogrammetry were used to generate 3D models of anatomical baking. Scotland's private rented sector is characterised by high competition and a lack of regulation. The urban narratives tell the stories of urban development and the socio-political fabric of life behind them.

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Cardiff University presents 15 architecture master's projects

Deezen

The program focuses on design-led research tools, techniques and methods to inform their research explorations via their architectural production. Students develop their existing design skills by focussing on how design thinking might address current global challenges. "A Crime is an issue for all cities.

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Eurasian Prize 2021 competition news

e-architect

portfolio «Innovative construction engineering techniques: IGZ Campus Falkenberg». The ‘ArchEurasia’ is an annual set of discussion and educational activities on urban development, urbanization, architecture and design. – Urban Planning System. – Urban Environment. Speaker: Jürgen Mayer H., (J.

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7 Best Design Principles Applied to Bioclimatic Architecture

Design Thoughts Architects

Researching regionally specific construction techniques. The challenge also entails determining the best construction technique for the given material. Green Roof or Terrace Garden: A green roof has become an important element of bioclimatic urban development. Gaining a better understanding of the region’s climate.

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25 Best Architecture Firms in Spain

Architizer

The 19th century also brought forth a boom in urban development, with large city expansions and increased attention to urbanization (the term was actually coined in Barcelona ); such planning efforts continue to inform the nation’s public housing projects of today.