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The Nubian Vault: Applying Old Construction Techniques to Modern Building Problems

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Diagram provided by author. Sustainability, though perhaps anachronistic, has always been a key feature of the Nubian vault. The mud bricks, made from the very soil beneath the builders feet, formed structures that were perfectly suited to their environment. Visual representation on y = a cosh(x/a).

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Passive Form, Active Experience: Tectonics of Climate-Responsive Architecture

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Building section, construction detail, and environmental diagram. Underneath the canopy, the interplay of light and shadow creates a dynamic, immersive environment that evokes the experience of walking under a tree canopy. Microlibrary Warak Kayu by SHAU. Semarang, Indonesia. Detail views. Photos by KIE. Semarang, Indonesia.

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"Hip hop has always had to be sustainable" says Atlanta hip-hop architecture exhibition curator

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I think hip hop has always had to be sustainable," said Cooke. "It Similarly, hip-hop architecture takes the disused aspects of the urban environment and reuses them. The post "Hip hop has always had to be sustainable" says Atlanta hip-hop architecture exhibition curator appeared first on Dezeen.

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A4 Spotlight: Arbor Day

A4 Architects

This annual event has a rich history, rooted in one visionarys concern for the environment and the well-being of future generations. This diagram depicts the important impact trees have in within the urban fabric. Arbor Day, a celebration of trees and a call to action for planting them, will be observed this year on April 25.

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Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

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As the stadium prepares to dismantle its roof, an international competition invites architects and students to explore this forward-thinking approach’s potential benefits and challenges in shaping sustainable practices within the architectural domain. The competition brief called for the design of a new plant shop, fruit and vegetables.

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The Forestias Bangkok sustainable quarter

e-architect

Image: Rungkit Charoenwat The key vision for the landscape design has been to create a beautiful forest setting that embraces the philosophy of creating an exemplar 21st century development – one that is based on sustainable and intergenerational living, where people and nature live in harmony.

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UNStudio wins compotition with Green Spine

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From the outset we worked with a fantastic team of cultural placemakers, sustainability consultants, landscape designers, artists and engineers to achieve a fully integrated design. Diagram maximising sun impact. Diagram connecting green to city. This truly is a great result for everybody involved!” ” Image © Beulah.

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