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A Brief Architectural History of the Domination of the Circle in “Ideal” Urban Plans

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Even though the town was intended primarily for military defense, the goal was to create a utopian, self-sustaining model in which merchants, craftsman and farmers could live in social harmony. These settlements were then surrounded not by walls but rather green zones, in an attempt to limit any uncontrolled urban expansion.

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A4 Spotlight: AC Retrofit

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Diagram of AC System in Historic Home, Credit: Pinterest They dont call climate change Global warming for nothing. Each indoor unit can be individually controlled, allowing for zoned cooling and energy savings. As the average temperature of the planet increases each year, the need for air-conditioning becomes greater each year.

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7 Top AI Tools for Generating Smart Architectural Plans

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AI brings a multifaceted set of capabilities that not only expedites the design process but also augments the overall efficiency and sustainability of architectural proposals. The program suggests multiple design proposals and layouts, starting from basic zoning diagrams that eventually become detailed, furnished residential plans.

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Shenzhen Zhuxi Building by Aedas

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A response to the Shenzhen urban design approach that promotes green and sustainable initiatives with abundant recreational amenities. The retail element is designed in the low zone to enable a convenient access to the community, while the office is designed in the middle zone to create a workplace embraced by nature.

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The Forestias Bangkok sustainable quarter

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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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Västerås Travel Center by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group

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BIG’s design has evolved over the years to ensure the best possible solutions in function, program, sustainability, and future security. On top of this landscape an environment of commercial surfaces with street furniture and protected zones gives an organic and soft expression.

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100 Residences 100 Architects by AGi Architects

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In order to make the plot self-sustaining, we propose the plantation of fruit trees, as well as a fenced-out area for livestock, including small herds of sheep, goats and camels. Altogether, we envision a self-sustaining farm with an area of fruit trees, a cattle farm, a bee area and an orchard.

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