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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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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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Guangzhou Baiyun Station TOD by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

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The development area above the station is approximately 170,000m2, and the surrounding area, including offices, commercial facilities, Serviced Apartments and housing, has been developed as an integrated whole, covering an area of approximately 500,000m2.

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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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Reimagining the PeaceHealth University District Campus

SW Oregon Architect

2) The campus is zoned under a mix of Eugenes C-2 (Community Commercial) and C-3 (Major Commercial) building codes. The potential density of the redevelopment could be substantial, with the possibility of accommodating a significant number of residential units, commercial spaces, and community amenities.

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Videos reveal vertical takeoff of electric flying car in California

Deezen

We hope it will be a moment similar to the Wright Brothers' Kitty Hawk video, proving to humanity that new transportation is possible." Alef Model Zero takes off vertically similarly to a drone A commercial iteration named Alef Model A has so far received 3,330 pre-orders, advertised at an expected price of $299,999.

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