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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

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Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. All are made from sustainable timber, barring the flagship Horseshoe Kiosk, which is clad in tubular brass, mirroring the ornate metals of the nearby Queen Victoria Memorial.

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German research group completes Europe's first Hyperloop test track

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Europe’s first certified full-scale Hyperloop test track is now ready for test operations, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and ultra-fast transportation. The 24-metre-long track was developed by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Hyperloop research group. Video courtesy TUM Hyperloop/YouTube

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Sustainable Suburban Expansion: How Architects Are Reawakening Dormant Developments

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Addressing the ecological, economic and social challenges caused by urban sprawl underscores the urgent need for a sustainable approach to suburban expansion. Further, this forward-thinking approach embraces sustainable design practices, including green building techniques and energy efficiency.

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Noah Living – systemic sustainability | News | Architonic

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In addition to the use of recyclable materials and sustainable manufacturing techniques, transport routes and supply chains, reparability and adaptability in the event of changing living conditions, are also cruci…

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Sustainable Interior Design: 6 Thought-Provoking Projects Prioritizing the Planet

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Leading the field, these six remarkable spaces recognized in the Sustainable Interior Project category of the 11 th A+Awards showcase the best eco-conscious design — and offer valuable blueprints for the industry. The cardboard units and stands are formed with mortice and tenon joints, an ancient technique dating back more than 7,000 years.

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Roth Architecture creates electric car for navigating narrow Tulum roads

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The EK car was designed to reduce the environmental impact of fossil fuel transportation, in line with what the studio calls its commitment to the "urgent demands of the Earth". Local craftmanship techniques and contemporary construction methods like 3D-printing were used to construct the vehicle, which was produced in the studio's Fab Lab.

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Woods Bagot's LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse South expansion has broken ground

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billion capital investment improvement project, which includes terminal renovations, the construction of new ground transportation hubs, and an automated people mover system. The project is grounded in sustainable practices as it aims for LEED Silver certification. Aerial view of site. Image courtesy of Woods Bagot. Completion.