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BIG and A+ Architects Reveal Design for Mass Timber Transport Hub in France

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© BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group Bjarke Ingels Group and A+ Architects have revealed the design for the 12,000-square-meter Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub in Toulouse , France. The Hub is set to begin construction in 2026. Read more »

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UN-Habitat Launches “My Neighborhood,” a Practical Guide for Achieving Sustainable Urban Spaces

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Image © Resul Muslu via Shutterstock The UN-Habitat Urban Lab has published “My Neighborhood ,” a publication that offers a checklist of urban design principles aimed at creating more sustainable and resilient cities.

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These are the ten AIANY + ASLA-NY Transportation + Infrastructure Design Excellence Awards winners for 2024

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Yesterday, the AIA and ASLA New York chapters announced their joint selection of ten projects for this year’s 2024 AIANY + ASLA-NY Transportation + Infrastructure Design Excellence Awards. The annual competition is presented along with program partners from the AIA Austin and ASLA Illinois.

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The Future Beneath Our Feet: Soil-Cement Bricks and the Path to Sustainable Construction

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Furthermore, the transportation process significantly increases its environmental footprint, as the materials are heavy and bulky. In light of this, there is a growing interest in alternative construction materials that offer a lower environmental impact and greater sustainability.

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Latticed-steel columns frame Lublin transport hub by Tremend

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Tremend has created the Metropolitan Station in Lublin Metropolitan Station in Lublin forms part of a wider development called the Integrated Transportation Centre that will connect the city's urban, regional and national transport systems. The photography is by Rafal Chojnacki unless stated otherwise.

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Land as Raw Material: Latin American Homes Built With Locally Sourced Soil

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In regions with limited industrialization, using locally sourced materials makes economic sense because industrial materials such as concrete and steel are expensive and often require long-distance transportation, adding to their cost. Read more »

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Is shipping container architecture really sustainable?

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Even as the tiny house movement continues to gain popularity and shipping containers are beloved both for their aesthetic appeal and supposed sustainability, it’s worth asking if they’re the right material for this purpose. A simple technology, they have helped facilitate global trade like no other. billion by the year 2026.