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ETH Zurich researchers develop robotic process for impact printing earth materials

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Using a technique called 'impact printing,' the team demonstrated a mixture of excavated materials, silt, and clay that was less dependent on additives for its structural strength due to the high-velocity deposition process. Image: Girts Apskalns. It has shown.

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Jeanne Gang honored with 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development

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Architect and Studio Gang founder Jeanne Gang has been unveiled as the winner of the 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. In its 23rd year, the ULI Prize awards individuals $100,000 for their contributions to community building globally and exhibiting excellence in the land use and development field.

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NEOM Unveils Siranna, its Latest Tourist Destination in Saudi Arabia

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Courtesy of NEOM NEOM has just introduced “ Siranna ,” a new tourism destination within the new sustainable regional development evolving in Northwest Saudi Arabia. Prioritizing minimal intervention in nature, Siranna’s development utilizes specific techniques to preserve the local landscape. Read more »

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Bamboo in Latin American Housing: 10 Houses Revealing the Future of the Material in Architecture

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Image © Yeferson Bernal, Juan David Toro The use of local materials in architecture is becoming more and more important as there is a growing need to find new, sustainable construction methods that can help address the current climate crisis.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. There are a variety of approaches you can use to develop this collaborative sustainable culture.

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Exploring the Passive Architectural Strategies in Renzo Piano’s Iconic Buildings

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With an oeuvre that blends respect for context, lightness and technology to create environmentally conscious and aesthetically pleasing structures, his approach combines advanced materials with traditional techniques. Here are some examples of iconic projects developed by his office in recent decades. Read more »

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Building with Earth in Latin America: 12 Examples in Contemporary Architecture

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Image © Walter Dias Being one of the first construction methods developed by humans, earth has proven its resilience and durability over time.