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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Image MIR Diller Scofidio + Renfro has unveiled the design for Therme Dubai Islands in the Sky, a new urban wellbeing destination set to be developed in Zabeel Park, United Arab Emirates. Read more

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JULY 2, 2024

Thus, over time, innovations have brought new options for the recycling and use of EPS beyond traditional building applications such as infill blocks or partition panels.

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APRIL 25, 2023

UNStudio has just unveiled plans for another new mixed-use development project in the Chinese city of Nanjing. It aims to be a benchmark for newly integrated urban developments in Nanjing, across the country, and beyond.”

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MAY 17, 2024

Dubbed 'The Pearl,' the scheme is a 3 million-square-foot mixed-use innovation district intended to aid the Wake Forest School of Medicine's expansion and mission to become a new civic hub for around a million Charlotteans. ’ The Center was developed through a series of s. CO Architects is a collaborator on the project.

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APRIL 21, 2024

Located in Trondheim, Norway, it is much more than just a building; it is a tangible manifestation of the global commitment to sustainability and innovation. Read more »

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

© Lio Simas Every innovation brings with it frictions, disruptions, and, above all, learnings. However, with the decreasing availability of labor and new demands for efficiency and sustainability, the construction sector has gradually begun to explore innovative alternatives.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Inspired by the natural architecture of human bone, engineers at Princeton University have developed a new cement-based material that significantly enhances the toughness of traditional concrete. The research, led by Professor Reza Moini and Ph.D.

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Archinect

JANUARY 29, 2025

Casa Pirul was born as an innovative concept: the harmonious integration between architecture and the environment where it is located. This not only strengthened the relationship with the environment, but also fostered responsible economic and social development in the region.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Video courtesy of Microsoft Microsoft has previously committed to becoming fully 'carbon-negative' in its construction footprint by decade’s end, developing a plan that has since seen setbacks due to the volume and pace of expansion and a subsequently high rate of 'indirect emissions' skyrocketing by 30.9% over just three years.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

There, visitors will have the opportunity to chart the firm’s development along an "honest narrative" featuring early ideas such as the Berlin Voids and continuing through their groundbreaking EXPO 2000 design to culminate with today’s climate-driven material innovations.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

While urban development expands amidst these constraints, architects have been able to position innovative design solutions as mediators, also sealing the gap between urban and rural healthcare quality and accessibility in India. Read more »

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Pete Pier revitalizes the city’s waterfront with a dynamic public space designed to enhance accessibility, economic development and resilience. Technological innovations include a wastewater thermal recovery system, reducing energy use for heating and cooling by 48%. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Kingspan’s dedicated innovation center, IKON, hosted a panel of experts to discuss some of the key issues and explore solutions. What if some of them are already available?

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

He also said: "Technologies that are developed for the difficulty of building on the Moon and Mars actually end up necessitating innovations that are useful here on Earth.")

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2024

From regenerative materials that integrate biology and engineering to circular economy principles redefining resource use, and hybrid approaches that blend traditional methods with cutting-edge technology, these innovations are reshaping the blueprint for the built environment. Read more

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2025

This post is brought to you by LAGI 2025 Fiji The Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) 2025 competition officially launches today, inviting architects, designers, and innovators worldwide to contribute to a groundbreaking vision for Marou Village, Fiji. Submissions are due by May 5, 2025 , and participation is free and open to all.

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Archinect

MAY 20, 2024

The program, which was established in 1979, is considered among the highest achievements in the real estate development industry and honors completed projects that are exemplary of its mission of promoting best practices in development.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Courtesy of onix The evolution of new technologies, innovative applications, and a shift towards sustainable solutions are central to contemporary hotel architecture. These developments aim to raise awareness about environmental care while enhancing indoor comfort and well-being.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Image © Imagepocket via Shutterstock Air rights transactions have become essential in urban development, allowing cities to grow vertically while preserving limited land resources. Tokyo Station and High-rise buildings of fine weather - Marunouchi business district , Tokyo, Japan. Read more »

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

To protect against future flooding, storm surges, and sea level rise, landscape architects are developing an innovative mix of green and grey solutions along the southern coast of Manhattan. Image © MNLA Superstorm Sandy inundated Lower Manhattan, causing billions in property and infrastructure damage.

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2024

A new project in Detroit from Kohn Pedersen Fox will deliver the University of Michigan 's Center for Innovation (UMCI), a six-story academic research and teaching facility that is expected to open by the spring of 2027. Atrium view.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Recent developments, led by international firms and local architects, focus on sustainability and innovation while respecting Athens' rich cultural heritage. Together, they highlight Athens' role as a hub of design innovation. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

CornWall® , developed by StoneCycling , is a pioneering innovation in this regard. Inspired by the need to shift to a bio-based economy, it incorporates a transformative solution that addresses the pressing concerns of the construction industry's environmental impact.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With its sleek, modular array of vertical turbines, Airiva is ideal for housing developments and urban landscapes, turning partition walls into on-site power generators. Scalable to meet the energy needs of anything from a single building to a sprawling development, it’s an adaptable solution for architects and developers.

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Archinect

AUGUST 5, 2024

The best new developments in North America as selected by the 2024 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence have been announced by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) in continuation of a tradition that dates to 1979. Over the years, the winners have touched on a host of other contemporary issues.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Image Courtesy of Weinberger The Brick Award is presented every two years to honor innovative, sustainable, and visionary brick architecture worldwide. Architects, designers, and developers are encouraged to submit projects that showcase creativity and functionality using clay building materials.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Image © TnJ Studio In celebration of Urban October , a month dedicated to recognizing the significance of innovative urban spaces, this curated selection presents 8 conceptual projects that demonstrate the transformative potential of public spaces. Ticket Booth in The Forbidden City / TnJ Studio.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 21, 2024

Courtesy of FOAID The primary function of an architecture event is to promote the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and innovations among professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the field.

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MARCH 20, 2025

After getting stuck on what colour to paint his house for maximum energy efficiency, designer Joe Doucet has developed a climate-responsive paint that changes from white in summer to black in winter. Following this principle, he developed an additive containing liquid crystals and combined it with ordinary store-bought house paint.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

© AM, LOLA, MVRDV, Orange, Vivid Vision MVRDV has just announced the WärtZ masterplan, that repurposes a former business park near the railway station into a dynamic innovation hub.

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Archinect

APRIL 19, 2024

Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) has released early concept designs for The Center for Arts & Innovation project in Boca Raton , Florida. The main venue is intended to be highly flexible, allowing for a variety of gatherings, exhibitions, performances, and innovative programming.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of architecture, embracing innovation and technology can significantly impact the efficiency and success of small firms. From initial site scans to final construction documents, Courtney has developed a systematic approach to ensure consistency and quality in her work.

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Archinect

MARCH 5, 2025

A one-of-its-kind design initiative from the City of Los Angeles and the UCLA AUD ’s cityLAB is asking participants to imagine innovative starter home designs that can be developed on small and vacant lots. Submissions are due by April 20th, 2025. More detailed information about the competition can be accessed here.

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ArchDaily

JULY 5, 2024

To this day, Paris remains a hub for all sorts of architectural innovation and development through bold designs that affect how people live and new materials and techniques. It was also the year of the Exposition Universelle, where the city would again showcase how it remade itself anew in less than 30 years.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Its landmarks range from the historic Osaka Castle to striking contemporary developments, each reflecting Japan's evolving urban identity. The city's skyline features innovative works by renowned architects and urban planners, including cutting-edge cultural centers, transportation hubs, and waterfront redevelopments.

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Archinect

JUNE 14, 2024

A team of researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University has developed a new mechanoluminescent construction material they say can be used in infrastructure to monitor daily use stress information in real-time in order to avert potential future catastrophes that may result from its aging stock of bridges, roads, and dams.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

During the Middle Ages, however, personal hygiene practices declined, setting back developments in sanitation until the Renaissance revived interest in cleanliness. This shift paved the way for key innovations in the 18th century, including modern plumbing systems that enabled the widespread adoption of modern sanitation spaces.

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