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Rising Waters: 8 Innovative Designs in Flood-Prone Regions

Architizer

From resilient structures to adaptive landscapes, these projects provide a blueprint for how the built environment can harmonize with water rather than succumb to it. Technological innovations include a wastewater thermal recovery system, reducing energy use for heating and cooling by 48%.

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Norman Foster and Buildner Deliver Once Again: A Showcase of Exceptional Designs for Revitalizing Kharkiv's Freedom Square

ArchDaily

The Freedom Square International Competition was launched as part of this vision, inviting local and international experts to propose innovative designs for Freedom Square and the Kharkiv Regional State Administration Building. Read more

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Architecture Now: Recent Proposals by BIG, Foster + Partners, and More Shape the Future of Urban Living

ArchDaily

From Europe to the Middle East and North America, these proposals balance spatial innovation with long-term sustainability, whether through car-free living, passive performance strategies, or a daptive modular construction. Read more

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Designing with Purpose: Ecem Irem Kilinc on Growth, Collaboration, and Contextual Innovation at RMJM

RMJM Architecture

After completing my first year in this role, I have further strengthened my ability to merge technical expertise with design innovation. One of the most valuable aspects of my experience is working in a collaborative environment fostered by Luca and Abhinav, where our design ideas and vision are valued.

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Why are so many unusual skyscrapers being built in Tirana?

Deezen

Tirana is a rare case of an environment in which architects are being encouraged to push the boundaries, NOA co-founder Lukas Rungger told Dezeen. I think it's a very clear idea, which is to make a city that is really a world city," said Boeri, who was commissioned to develop the Tirana 2030 masterplan.

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A development in Denmark looks to use agricultural waste to help power its buildings

BD+C

Argo Food Park is a center for food and agricultural innovation in Aarhus, Denmark that sits on about 250 acres of land. A new masterplan from William McDonough + Partners and 3XN/GXN has presented a proposal to develop the area into an urban environment that promotes innovation, knowledge sharing, and interaction between companies.

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Meet community engagement champions CIVIC: Your Next Employer?

Archinect

Founded by architect Manuel Cordero, and based in Providence’s Innovation District, CIVIC’s work is defined by an inclusive vision of the built environment, and in particular, the public realm.