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Dezeen Awards 2023 winners announced at ceremony in London

Deezen

The 39 project category winners were shortlisted for the architecture, interiors, design and sustainability project of the year awards. A truly sustainable project with a very limited budget, the building provides a much-needed educational space for the local community that is responsive to people, place and purpose."

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Architecture is Awesome: #32 Every Building is a Prototype

SW Oregon Architect

On the other hand, full-sized, operational prototypes are impractical for one-off and program-specific architectural projects due to the unique challenges posed by the complexity, scale, and price tag associated with buildings. Buildings vary widely in scope, design, and context.

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Better Buildings for Everyone

Westeck News

Moreover, these retrofits contribute to a more equitable and sustainable energy landscape while fostering long-term resilience for vulnerable populations. Explore the report to learn more about how deep retrofits can transform lives and communities across the country. The recommended $2.8

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

The incorporation of resilient design principles extends beyond individual buildings to encompass entire communities. Such foresight can prevent catastrophic losses and enable communities to recover more quickly after an event. One of the primary hurdles is the upfront cost of implementing resilient practices.

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Sweden’s Timber Dream: The World’s Largest Wooden City Awaits

The Architecture Designs

Stretching across an awe-inspiring 250,000 square meters, this undertaking isn’t merely another urban center; it’s a visionary embodiment of sustainable urban living, an immersive experience where nature and architecture coexist harmoniously. Material: The entire project will be built using fire-proofed mass timber.

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Happenings

SW Oregon Architect

Without a place to call home, the City leased space to conduct city council meetings and house its administration, first from Lane County in the County’s Public Service Building and later (and currently) from Lane Community College at its Mary Spilde Center across the street from the Eugene Public Library.

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More dishing on Brad Pitt

Architecture Here and There

.” Rebekah Sager, writing for The Daily Kos, accuses Pitt of “breaking a promise” to the ward’s mostly black community. Pitt formed a foundation called Make It Right to build 150 affordable, ecologically sustainable houses. This price tag was already below cost, but how much below cost?