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SGA designs concept for ‘New England’s first all-timber frame laboratory development’

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Taking an urban site in one of Boston’s leading life sciences clusters as a test case, the team believes their concept offers “the true potential for the first mass timber research development in New England.”

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From the Greek Seaside to the Fjords of Norway, Discover 9 Nature-Bound Villa Concepts from the ArchDaily Community

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Unlike the densely populated, man-made environments of cities, the context shifts to a pre-existing, often subdued, natural landscape. This necessitates a more responsive and integrated approach, prioritizing harmony with the environment rather than dominance over it.

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How to Use Vertical Farming for Sustainable Living

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More traditional horizontal farmland, however, does more for the environment than simply growing our food. By stepping up the concept of vertical farming into the world of architecture, we can bring all the goodness of the farm, straight to our doorstep.

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“A Framework for Developing Happy Proximities:” In Conversation with Carlos Moreno, the Pioneer of the 15-Minute City

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The 15-minute city has become an internationally recognized concept advocating for a people-centric urban model where residents should be able to meet most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes.

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Architecture Inspired by Permaculture: How to Integrate Its Design Principles Across Diverse Contexts?

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Image © Luc Boegly The concept of permaculture refers to a design system capable of creating sustainable human environments based on an ethic and a series of ecological , environmental , and resilience design principles. Edison Lite Apartment Building / Manuelle Gautrand Architecture.

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Highlights from the Sharjah Triennial: 10 Installations Exploring the Beauty of Impermanence

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Limbo Accra Running from November 11, 2023 until March 10, 2024, The Sharjah Architecture Triennia l celebrates innovations in the built environment , particularly in the global south. DAAR's "Concrete Tent" combines elements of a mobile tent and concrete house, exploring the concept of "permanent temporariness.”

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Exploring the Interconnectedness of Human and Environmental Health: In Conversation with Dr. Arta Yazdanseta

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Dr. Arta Yazdanseta, a Doctor of Design focused on energy and environments, dives into the intersection of design, building performance, and plant biophysical ecology. Yazdanseta’s academic journey includes earning a Doctor of Design and a Master of Design in Energy and Environments from the Harvard Graduate School of Design.