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Zinc Facades Merging Sustainability, Durability, and Modern Design

ArchDaily

Today's architectural megatrends are driven by the need for sustainability, resilience, and material innovation, particularly in response to climate change and resource conservation. Wellness-focused design is also gaining importance, prioritizing environments that support physical and mental health. Read more »

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“Make Universal Unique”: WoHo Systems' Approach to Prefabrication, Sustainability, and Adaptable Design

ArchDaily

The traditional construction industry suffers from inefficiencies that render methods slow, expensive, or harmful to the environment. Excessive material waste and lengthy build times pose significant challenges to built environment professionals, calling attention to the complexity and rigidity of conventional construction processes.

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Deadline Approaches for Architecture at Zero 2024: Showcase Your Sustainable Design by Dec 16th

Archinect

This annual event calls for innovative, sustainable building designs that emphasize equity and resilience, providing a unique platform for creative solutions addressing today’s architectural challenges. As an ideas competition, it encourages bold, visionary proposals rather than specific construction-ready solutions.

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

ArchDaily

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.

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From Agro-Waste to Decarbonization: The Innovative Materials Featured in 2023

ArchDaily

Image © Erik Melander Innovative materials play a crucial role in shaping the future of architecture. They offer not only novel ways to craft buildings but also sustainable and efficient solutions to address pressing environmental challenges. As part of our year-in-review, we reflect on the innovative materials that were featured.

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Revitalizing Historic Cairo: May al-Ibrashy's Vision for Heritage, Community, and Sustainable Conservation

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Megawra - Built Environment Collective Cairo , often called the "City of a Thousand Minarets," boasts one of the richest cultural and architectural tapestries in the world. Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i. Its heritage reflects centuries of diverse influences from Pharaonic monuments to Islamic and Mamluk architecture.

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Imagining the Future of Construction: From Bio-Based Materials to Innovative Data

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Kingspan What insulation materials are needed to meet the challenges facing the modern built environment, including how to create a more sustainable future? Kingspan’s dedicated innovation center, IKON, hosted a panel of experts to discuss some of the key issues and explore solutions. Read more »