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COP29 Highlights: Key Takeaways for Cities and the Built Environment

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From commitments to climate finance and carbon markets to renewable energy and resilience-building, the summit's decisions provide a roadmap for transforming cities into hubs of climate innovation and adaptation. Below are the key takeaways from COP29 for the built environment and urban spaces. Read more ยป

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Public Restrooms: 15 Projects That Provide Functionality and Comfort in Urban Environments

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Recognizing these issues, various architects have taken on the challenge of transforming these spaces into functional and pleasant environments , experimenting with innovative proposals to address these needs. However, these spaces often come with discomforts, including lack of accessibility, absence of privacy, and poor cleanliness.

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What are Innovation Districts?

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Ho Chi Minh City Innovation District / Sasaki. Image Courtesy of Sasaki As technology and infrastructure rapidly evolve, a new buzzword finds itself in conversations across industries - innovation. What are innovation districts and how do they influence the built environment? Read more ยป

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Pioneering Change: The Obel Award Recognizes Transformative Innovations Since 2019

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By exploring a different challenge of the built environment each year, the award remains open to a wide range of solutions and architectural innovations, honoring those contributions that have a positive impact on both people and the planet. It aims to empower all stakeholders and enhance collective intelligence in architecture.

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FOAID 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration in Architecture and Design

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Courtesy of FOAID The primary function of an architecture event is to promote the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and innovations among professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the field. In partnership with CNBC TV18, the event attracts thousands of participants every year.

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How to Improve Internal and External Environments with Glass Ceilings

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Image ยฉ 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. Read more ยป

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MAD Architects completes the ZGC International Innovation Center in Beijing

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MAD Architects has announced the completion of the ZGC International Innovation Center in Beijing. Photo: Zhu Yumeng The forum is an international conference centered around innovation and technology.