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COP29 Highlights: Key Takeaways for Cities and the Built Environment

ArchDaily

For cities, the epicenters of population growth, economic activity, and climate vulnerability, the outcomes of COP29 are particularly significant. In fact, cities are on the frontlines of the crisis, facing record-breaking heatwaves, catastrophic floods, and increasing economic losses from extreme weather events. Read more ยป

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Landscapes of Tourism: How Tourism Shapes Our Cities, Environments, and Infrastructure

ArchDaily

The preparation for the event included massive investments into upgrading infrastructure, venues, and public spaces throughout the city and country. Image Courtesy of Bernard Tschumi Architects This summer, over one million visitors, spectators, and athletes have gathered in the streets of Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

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12 Architecture Events to Pay Attention to in 2024

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Spanning continents and cultures, architecture-focused events serve as platforms for the gathering of diverse groups of professionals to share innovations and embark on dialogues regarding some of the most pressing matters faced by our profession. Read more ยป

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Future-Focused Food Production: Integrating High-Tech Agriculture into Cities

ArchDaily

But the truth is, none of these are isolated events; they're all interconnected in some way, forming different facets of the same story. Perhaps one of the least mentioned, particularly when it comes to the built environment, is the global food crisis , which is growing (almost) silently, waiting to take center stage. Read more ยป

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Pittsburgh is the latest city to join the dark-sky movement

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The Pennsylvania city announced in August it will become a dark sky city starting in 2022, meaning that it will switch to lower wattage LED bulbs and add shades along bridges, roads and other public areas. It’s the first city in the eastern part of the U.S. It’s the first city in the eastern part of the U.S.

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Cities For People: In Conversation with Jan Gehl at the UIA World Congress of Architects 2023

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The UIA World Congress of Architecture 2023 is an international invitation for architects worldwide to explore the future of the built environment. The interview followed his keynote speech, โ€œCities for People โ€“ 50 Years Laterโ€ at the UIA 2023. Read more ยป

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Concรฉntrico 10 Demonstrates How to Create Playful Engagement and Welcome Diverse Perspectives

ArchDaily

ยฉ Josema Cutillas Architecture and Design Festival Concรฉntrico celebrates its 10th anniversary from 25 April to 1 May 2024 with an edition that aims to reflect on the impact of the annual festival upon the city of Logroรฑo , Spain , as well as to consider how the city continues to evolve.