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Transforming Urban Spaces: Reintegrating Infrastructure Through Thoughtful Design

ArchDaily

Image © FangFang Tian Large-scale infrastructure projects often aim to connect distant locations within urban areas , facilitating quicker transportation, logistics, and commercial activities along their routes. Hangzhou Xiaohe Park / Kengo Kuma & Associates.

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Mecanoo’s new Taoyuan Station project breaks ground in Taiwan

Archinect

The 656,598-square-foot transportation project supports the country’s transition to an underground rail network as part of the initial segment of a two-phase master plan. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Taoyuan Station from Mecanoo was recently held in Taiwan.

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this fuel-efficient ‘bullet’ airplane seeks to revolutionize private air transportation

designboom

the celera 500L is designed for transcontinental range with operating costs equal to or better than commercial airline ticket pricing on a per passenger basis. The post this fuel-efficient ‘bullet’ airplane seeks to revolutionize private air transportation appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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OMA's 'anti-iconic' Bordeaux bridge design wants to be more than just a bridge

Archinect

Cars, modes of public transportation, and bicycles all have their own lanes, with the largest by far dedicated to foot traffic.

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CTBUH announces record-breaking round of 2023 Award of Excellence winners

Archinect

” Each winner will now go on to compete for “best in category” distinctions at the CTBUH 2023 International Conference, held fr.

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Spaceport America selects RS&H, Populous, Zia team for master plan project in New Mexico

Archinect

Army White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico , Spaceport America is the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world. It aims to serve as a multi-modal site for point-to-point space transportation , aerospace operations, research, development, and testing. Located adjacent to the U.S.

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California becomes first U.S. state to mandate embodied carbon reduction measures

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state to establish general code standards mandating the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in large commercial and school buildings. The decision, recently announced by the California Building Standards Commission, encompasses commercial buildings exceeding 100,000 square feet and school projects over 50,000 square feet.