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Reimagining Low-Income Housing: The Lillian Murphy Housing Complex

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© briansperspective.com Mission Bay, San Francisco, once an industrial landscape of warehouses and railroad land, has transformed into the city’s fastest-growing commercial and urban development area.

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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

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Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry — and a better future. Yet amidst all the urban development, Helsinki remains deeply connected to nature. Start your entry to receive global recognition for your work!

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The Impact of Sustainable Living on Urban Development

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Infrastructure, transportation, and population growth have dominated urban development. Sustainable living practices steer urban design and development in new, eco-friendly directions. The role of renewable energy Renewable energy mostly facilitates sustainable urban development.

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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

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These seven winning commercial projects from the 11 th A+Awards exemplify how radical reuse can elevate our skylines. Historic elements such as paint chips and conveyor belts have been preserved in situ, yet these emblems of industry are softened by biophilic details. The scheme fuses the industrial past with modern functionality.

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Aedas wins Hangzhou Qianjiang Century City Riverfront Digital Industrial Park competition

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Aedas, led by Executive Director Wei Li, and the Zhejiang Province Institute of Architectural Design and Research (ZIAD) won the International Competition for the architectural and urban design of this featured rivers side retail center — Hangzhou Riverfront Digital Industrial Park. Image © Aedas. Image © Aedas.

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Leadership by Design: Dong Gong on Reimagining Contemporary Architecture in China and Beyond

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The Seashore Library (2015) reflected the real estate and commercial dynamics of that time. However, as China has moved away from mass construction to focus on preserving historical sites and urban spaces, urban renewal projects have become increasingly common. The site itself has a strong, inherent energy. It’s about passion.

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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

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DOXS NKLN will transform a former industrial recycling yard on the banks of the Neukölln Ship Canal in Berlin into a “Haven of Culture,” benefitting future users and the local community alike. GRAFT’s plans foresee an urban ensemble of three new buildings with attractive outdoor areas and a publicly accessible canalside promenade.