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The Need for Visionary Thinking

SW Oregon Architect

In the case of the Franklin Boulevard Transformation project, this may be an instance wherein the well-intentioned priorities of the Public Works Transportation Planning team are taking precedence over other imperatives. The concept supports the full range of transportation options and users of the street system.

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Sam Crawford Architects creates red-roofed community pavilion in Sydney

Deezen

"We wanted to create a building with a siting and form that promoted different pockets of space for different community use, as well as defining various park entry points and promoting park-user safety," he continued.

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Henning Larsen and Ramboll win competition to transform Prague Central Station

aasarchitecture

The new station prioritizes low-emission transport and micro-mobility, making public transit and travel by foot and bike the most desirable mode of transport. Central to the design is a large, open-roof timber canopy, unifying the surrounding park, central station, and communal transport center.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Numerous countries across the globe are actively venturing into underground development beyond transportation and utility infrastructure. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Shanghai, China.

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Henning Larsen and Ramboll win competition to transform Prague Central Station

aasarchitecture

The new station prioritizes low-emission transport and micro-mobility, making public transit and travel by foot and bike the most desirable mode of transport. Central to the design is a large, open-roof timber canopy, unifying the surrounding park, central station, and communal transport center.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

SW Oregon Architect

It has provided eligible individuals ever since with the opportunity to live independently, but in an environment that provides support activities such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Christian Church Homes of Oregon is the building’s current owner, and Viridian Management is its operator.

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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

DesignRulz

Green building approaches often promote placing construction projects in areas with minimal environmental imprint while considering the occupants’ public transportation proximity, green space accessibility, and staying away from sensitive ecological zones.