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XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier in bid for "return of commercial supersonic flight" 

Deezen

It marks the first time a human-piloted passenger jet has broken the sound barrier since Concorde's retirement in 2003, which Boom Supersonic says is "paving the way for the return of commercial supersonic flight". The post XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier in bid for "return of commercial supersonic flight" appeared first on Dezeen.

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Yancheng East Lake Xinyu Commercial by Lacime Architects

Archinect

Surrounded by government offices, residential areas, reception hotels, and other facilities, it represents a typical new urban development zone in China. This project is located in the Urban Sports Park and along the canal in the Eastern Development Zone of Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province.

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An industry expert discusses what’s holding back the use of 3D printing in commercial construction

Archinect

While the government has doled out grant money to research 3D printing capabilities in space, and several proof-of-concept projects from bridges to Army barracks have garnered headlines, the applied use of 3D printing in commercial construction remains nascent. Patti Harburg-Petrich, principal in the Los Angeles office of U.K.-based

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Coldefy wins competition for mixed-use government cluster in Tirana, Albania

Archinect

333,600 square feet) and includes a layered program of government offices, commercial office space, a retail component, and below-ground parking united by levels of public plazas and open terraces. The winning proposal covers 31,000 square meters (appx. No construction timelines were listed in the press announcement.

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David Adjaye designs revitalized Bedford Stuyvesant campus to fight racial disparities in Brooklyn

Archinect

The project will include a significant expansion of Bed-Stuy’s cultural center and the Billie Holiday Theater, new public open space, and two commercial buildings serving private, nonprofit, and government partners focused on addressing the racial wealth gap.

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Designing with a Sustainable and Product-oriented Approach: An Interview with RoarcRenew Architects

ArchDaily

In two of Shanghai's busiest commercial districts, Anfu Road and Columbia Circle, stores designed by RoarcRenew Architects attract large crowds. Their recent bamboo installation, done in collaboration with Taikoo Li, is a remarkable showcase of sustainable design in commercial spaces.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: U

SW Oregon Architect

As a true community landmark, the building is sited fittingly on the citys principal commercial and cultural axis. They exist as symbols of resilience, reflecting the federal governments efforts to provide jobs and stimulate the economy during the depths of the Great Depression. Post Office.