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How to Utilize Aluminum in Modern Construction Projects

Architecture Ideas

History of Aluminum Utilizing in Construction. Built-in 1931, the Empire State Building (the prominent New York skyscraper and the tallest building worldwide up to 1970) was the first building that showcased the proper utilization of aluminum in construction. Did you know that 25% of globally produced aluminum is used in construction?

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Eco Quartier Building: Sustainable Living for a Greener Future

DesignRulz

The global climate crisis has prompted many people to rethink their way of living and embrace sustainable practices that reduce their carbon footprint. Eco quartier buildings have emerged as a popular solution that provides sustainable living spaces for communities. What is an Eco Quartier Building?

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49 Sustainability Organizations For Architects Around the World

Architizer

From certification systems to subsidies for sustainable construction, there is no shortage of incentives and signposts to help guide the AEC industry toward a cleaner future. While architects routinely taut buildings as “sustainable,” it is a challenge to provide a universal measure of sustainability for architecture globally.

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Page Southerland Page integrates "past and future" at Texas Capitol Complex

Deezen

It includes two new high-rise office buildings that measure over one million square feet (92,903 square metres), a central utility plant for efficient cooling and a five-storey, below-grade structure with over 3,000 square feet (280 square metres) of parking space. & Elec. (AOR & Elec.

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Stockholm Wood City: The World’s Largest Wooden City

Santa Cruz Architect

Swedish urban developer Atrium Ljungberg has initiated Stockholm Wood City, anticipated to be the world’s largest urban wooden construction project. Their goal is to set a new standard for sustainable construction. The project, to be built in Sickla in south-central Stockholm, will extend over 62 acres.

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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

aasarchitecture

A special feature of GRAFT’s design is the creation of a new urban square, which, in connection with a terraced area, will function like an amphitheater and become a central meeting point that can be utilized in a variety of ways by both the building’s users and the local community.

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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. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Shanghai, China. Photos by Terrence Zhang. Manhattan, New York, United States.