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

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Diagram provided by author. This practice was unsurprisingly necessary due to the lack of transport options in 1276 BCE. Nubian Vaults required no industrial processes, no transportation networks and no excess — all elements of design that architects today strive to achieve under the banner of sustainable design.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

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It has provided eligible individuals ever since with the opportunity to live independently, but in an environment that provides support activities such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Christian Church Homes of Oregon is the building’s current owner, and Viridian Management is its operator.

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Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub by BIG and A+ Architect

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BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group and A+ Architects unveil design for the 12,000 m2 Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub in France’s fourth largest city, Toulouse. Passing the bus station and entering through the main entrance, travelers are led below ground to Gare Matabiau, railway, metro lines and the transport hub’s hang-out areas.

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Västerås Travel Center by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group

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The roof answers dilemmas caused by the city’s ongoing development by connecting the transportation hub’s complex programs in a clearly readable unit. The new bus square will double the size of the current bus terminal and have 37 stops for buses in public transport.

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Nanjing K.Wah G72 by UNStudio

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It proposes a multi-layer transportation network, including a direct connection with the underground public transport system. This not only provides convenience to visitors, but also encourages the use of public transport and increases regional accessibility.

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7 Top AI Tools for Generating Smart Architectural Plans

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Form historic data to environmental conditions and even public transport maps, Aino transforms site analysis data into actionable and insightful maps. The program suggests multiple design proposals and layouts, starting from basic zoning diagrams that eventually become detailed, furnished residential plans.

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MAD completes the “Train Station in the Forest”

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MAD Architects has completed Jiaxing Train Station, the firm’s first transportation infrastructure reconstruction and expansion project. As the urbanization of China in recent years has recently developed, so too has the hardware and technology development related to transportation infrastructure.