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The Metaverse Unleashed: The Rise of Human-Scale Digital Venues

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The Rise of Human-Scale Digital Venues. Image © Heather Gallagher & DALL-E This article is the eighth in a series focusing on the Architecture of the Metaverse. ArchDaily has collaborated with John Marx , AIA, the founding design principal and Chief Artistic Officer of Form4 Architecture , to bring you monthly articles that seek to define the Metaverse, convey the potential of this new realm as well as understand its constraints.

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Aedas-designed Trojena Ski Village: A Futuristic Ski Destination in NEOM by Aedas

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Futuristic resort envisioned by Aedas in Saudi Arabia will be the world’s first “vertical ski village” and snow destination in the GCC with year-round adventure sports History is in the making as Saudi Arabia gears up to host the 10th Asian Winter Games in 2029 in Trojena, the Gulf Region’s first ever outdoor ski resort. Trojena is being built in the heart of NEOM, the kingdom’s most ambitious giga project.

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How to make Bamboo durable? A Step-By-Step Guide

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Courtesy of Bamboo U Bamboo, renowned for its strength and eco-friendliness, often faces a formidable adversary: insects and fungi. Despite its resilience, these pests can compromise its durability over time. However, there exists a simple yet effective solution to bolster bamboo's longevity and sturdiness. In this article, we unveil the Vertical Soak Diffusion (VSD) method—a budget-friendly approach that ensures your bamboo projects stand the test of time.

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Pratt Institute launches new Center for Climate Adaptation aimed at researching resiliency solutions for island cities

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Pratt Institute has announced the creation of the new Center for Climate Adaptation (CCA). The initiative is part of its alignment with The New York Climate Exchange , a consortium of research institutions that will use Governor’s Island as its hub for climate change investigations and education. David Erdman, an associate professor in the Graduate Architecture and Urban Design (GAUD) program, will lead the center as its first Director.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Nokha Village Community Centre / Sanjay Puri Architects

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© Vinay Punjwani architects: Sanjay Puri Architects Location: Seelwa, Rajasthan 334803, India Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Vinay Punjwani Area: 13000.

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Downwind Residential Apartment / Ashari Architects

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© Parham Taghioff architects: Ashari Architects Location: Farhang Shahr, Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Parham Taghioff Photographs: AmirHossein Ashari Photographs: Navid Atrvash Area: 780.

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Elevate your archviz with tile patterns in V-Ray for 3ds Max

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Learn how to create a mesmerizing tile pattern in V-Ray for 3ds Max using the Enmesh modifier and V-Ray GPU. Join us as we create, scatter, apply materials, and render with speed-boosting texture caching.

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How to Improve Internal and External Environments with Glass Ceilings

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Shenzhen Hongshan Middle School. Image © XINLEE As a highly transparent material that stands up to all but the most extreme of weather conditions, is easily formed into any size or shape, and, once formed, will last for thousands of years, glass is still one of the most innovative and crucial materials used in architecture. Although contemporary building practices allow us to form huge, glittering skyscrapers of glass that rise hundreds of meters into the air, the ancient material’s original pur

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Snøhetta designs hemp-based lighting product inspired by 1970s ateljé Lyktan line

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Snøhetta has designed a line of lighting products for Swedish lighting manufacturer ateljé Lyktan. The line, named Superdupertube, sees a revision of the manufacturer’s 1970s Supertube product, which was given a “contemporary makeover through extensive material research.” Image credit: ateljé Lyktan Image credit: Jonas Lindstrom “When ateljé Lyktan challenged us to create a new technical office luminaire, we rediscovered their iconic Supertube

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Zaha Hadid Architects Reveals Climate-Resilient Design for Al Khuwair Waterfront in Oman

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Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown - ZHA. Image Courtesy of Oman Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning Zaha Hadid Architects have unveiled a large-scale project for the redevelopment of the Al Khuwair waterfront in downtown Muscat , the capital of Oman. The $1.3bn project covers an area of 3.3 million square meters. It aims to revitalize the area through sustainability-led design principles to accommodate the expected population growth, which is expected to almost double by 2040.

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Chicago Bears reverse suburban stadium plans, will remain at Soldier Field site under latest proposal

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On Monday morning, several Chicago news outlets reported that the Bears want to form a public-private partnership with the park district to build a stadium and renovate part of Chicago’s lakefront museum campus to add more public space. That would presumably include knocking down Soldier Field, which has the smallest seating capacity in the NFL, despite Chicago being the third-largest market.

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ICON Unveils Groundbreaking Construction Innovations at SXSW: Revolutionizing Building with Robotics, AI, and Sustainable Materials

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Pioneering advanced construction and large-scale 3D Printing , ICON was selected as ArchDaily’s Best New Practices of 2021 due to its boundary-breaking technology that is advancing capability in the built environment. The Texas -based startup has just unveiled various toolkits and products to modernize construction processes further. Dubbed “Domus Ex Machina,” the event showcased a range of innovations, such as an AI Architect created for home design and construction, a digital library containin

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Nidus3D completes North America's first 3D printed three-story building

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A new home design that stands as North America’s first three-story 3D printed structure has been completed in Canada using a special printer from the Danish construction technology firm COBOD. The Toronto area proof-of-concept project from Nidus3D delivered what is reported as one of Canada’s first residentially permitted 3D printed structures.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.

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Tanabata House / Meguro Architecture Laboratory

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© Koichi Torimura architects: Meguro Architecture Laboratory Location: Musashino, Tokyo, Japan Project Year: 2019 Photographs: Koichi Torimura Area: 85.

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Four winners selected for TRANSFER Architecture Video Award

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The TRANSFER Architecture Video Award announced the winners of its third edition as part of the Écrans Urbains 2024 film festival held last month in Lausanne, Switzerland. Organizers share: "The TRANSFER Architecture Video Award is an international biennial prize launched in 2019, to recognize the most innovative short films in the field of architecture, city or landscape.

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Reimagining Urban Futures: Lessons from Ukraine’s Resilience

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Join us on Saturday, March 23rd at Pratt Institute in Higgins Hall Auditorium at 2pm for a panel discussion, exhibition of student work, and film screenings in support of the Kharkiv School of Architecture ( you can find ways to donate and support KhSA here ).

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Volume Architecture Lisbon Studio design getaway house around outdoor podium and views to the valley

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The adaptation to the topography and its interior organization around a patio optimize solar exposure and natural ventilation. The post Volume Architecture Lisbon Studio design getaway house around outdoor podium and views to the valley appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Sports Complex in Pallejà / JPAM architects + Masala Consultors

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© Jordi Surroca architects: JPAM architects architects: Masala Consultors Location: 08780 Pallejà, Barcelona, Spain Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Jordi Surroca Area: 4500.

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World's largest museum captured ahead of opening in Egypt

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The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum by Dublin studio Heneghan Peng Architects has been captured ahead of its scheduled opening in Giza, Egypt , later this year. In the photos shared by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the colossal building, also known as the Giza Museum, is framed against the Pyramids of Giza. The world's largest museum has been captured ahead of opening in Egypt Heneghan Peng Architects ' design for the museum encompasses 90,000 square metres of a 50-hectare site

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LICHT Salon / CANOMA

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Completed in 2023 in Sendai, Japan. Images by Takuya Yamauchi. A building facing Sendai's arcade shopping district, with a uniquely deep, dark space shut off from natural light, even from its only entrance facing.

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tarform releases vera, a keyless electric motorcycle for both city streets and muddy trails

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tarform includes over-the-air updates for its keyless electric motorcycle ‘vera’ to save the rider time dropping by workshops. The post tarform releases vera, a keyless electric motorcycle for both city streets and muddy trails appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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House at 9,000 Feet / MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects

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© Nic Lehoux architects: MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects Location: United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Nic Lehoux Area: 511.

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abracadabra! watch ironlev’s magnetic levitation train make its driverless debut in italy

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ironlev announced the successful pilot run of its self-driving magnetic levitation train as the team took it for a test on the adria-mestre route in veneto. The post abracadabra! watch ironlev’s magnetic levitation train make its driverless debut in italy appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Pear Tree House / Glasshouse

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© Art Department Creative architects: Glasshouse Location: Prospect SA 5082, Australia Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Art Department Creative Area: 305.

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Woo Architects reveals demountable UK Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka

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London studio Woo Architects will employ the principles of a circular economy for its design of the UK Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka , which will have a reversible gridded structure. The UK Pavilion will be defined by a 10-by-10-metre structural grid, which can be easily deconstructed and moved to a different location following the event in Japan next year.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!