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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

Architizer

Earthquakes are among the most unpredictable and devastating natural phenomena, testing the resilience of the built environment and the ingenuity of architects and engineers. As urban populations grow and climate change exacerbates natural disasters, the need for buildings that prioritize safety and durability has never been more urgent.

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Webuild and Carlo Ratti propose replacement for Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge following tragedy

Archinect

Today, the Webuild group advanced a proposal designed in collaboration with architect and MIT professor Carlo Ratti and French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux for a new bridge in Baltimore that would replace the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

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The Finnish government has long been committed to environmental stewardship, social equality and technological advancement. In recent years, advancements in technology have made it possible to use timber in exciting ways that were previously unimaginable. In Finland, forests cover approximately 75% of the land area.

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Designing Naturally Illuminated Learning Environments on a Tight Budget

ArchDaily

Including flexible, inclusive, and engaging spaces that seamlessly integrate technological advances, contemporary educational design aims to enhance learning and collaborative work, as well as comfort and wellbeing. Read more »

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Electric car drivers are "getting a better experience" says Volvo chief designer

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Offer acknowledged that taking the engine out of cars risks making the driving experience more sterile. Creating more space and light and this feeling of security" According to Offer, removing the engine can create more internal space along with a quieter drive improving the user experience (UX).

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Landscape architecture is now officially a STEM discipline, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Archinect

Department of Homeland Security has designated degrees in landscape architecture as a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (or STEM) discipline upon the advice of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) , announced by the organization today (July 12).

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Drexel University researchers develop AI-guided robotic structural inspection system

Archinect

Researchers based at the Drexel University College of Engineering have devised a new method for performing structural safety inspections using autonomous robots aided by machine learning technology.

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