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Rethinking Urban Development: Densifying Cities for Accelerated Climate Action

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Image Courtesy of Holcim Cities are defined as densely populated geographic areas characterized by urban development. However, urban densification has been associated with negative aspects such as health issues, pollution, and social problems. Low-carbon Material Solution - ECOPlanet. Read more ยป

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Architecture Collaborations: What are Public-Private-Partnerships?

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In the context of architecture and urban development, PPPs are increasingly being used to address the complex needs of growing cities, helping to finance, build, and maintain critical projects that would be difficult for either sector to accomplish alone. But what exactly are PPPs, and how do they function in the built environment?

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Towards the Renaturalization of Urban Spaces: How 08014 arquitectura's Projects are Reclaiming Barcelona's Streets

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One of the many architecture firms involved with this concept is 08014 arquitectura , based in Barcelona , which, through its Plaza-jardรญn Rocafort and Paseo Comte D'รˆgara projects, aims to revitalize certain urban areas, paying particular attention to improving the quality of life for citizens and their connection to the natural environment.

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Copenhagen Architecture City Guide: 20 Projects to Discover in the 2023 UNESCO World Capital of Architecture

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After becoming a highly industrialized city by the end of the 19 th century, the city began adopting the English concept of the โ€œgarden cityโ€ in an effort to sanitize and decentralize its neighborhoods. In 1947, the โ€œFive Finger Planโ€ was developed to guide urban development and expand the city along five main arteries.

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Rowan Moore on how Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo plans to use the 2024 Olympics as the catalyst for a greener โ€˜City of Lightsโ€™

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She wants to make it a paradise of low pollution and healthy living, as friendly to pedestrians and bicycles as can be, with new developments planned to promote community life.

Cities 299
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Learning from Las Vegasโ€™ new Sphere as it shines a light on the future of entertainment design

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billion Sphere in Las Vegas has provided one academic at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a valuable teaching opportunity to expose students to cutting-edge concepts integral to the future of high-tech spatial experience , urban development , and entertainment design.

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Creating a Multi-Sensory Digital Shower Experience for Well-being, Relaxation, and Control

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Image Courtesy of Kohler Incorporating technology into architecture has transformed the way we design and experience environments across various scales, spanning from urban development to interior settings.