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Designing for Water Scarcity: How Architects are Adapting to Arid Environments

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The Beacon, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology campus, naturally cooled. Image © Shutterstock | Volodymyr Dvornyk An arid environment refers to specific regions characterized by a severe lack of available water and extremely dry weather conditions. Read more »

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Perforated Architecture: 20 Projects that Bring Back the Historic Musharrabiya

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Image © Niveditaa Gupta There is often an intricate relationship between architecture and the environment. Each part of the world has defined its own architectural techniques based on its unique climatic conditions. Read more »

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From Thin Veils to Thick Barriers: Exploring Different Widths in Architectural Envelopes

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In prehistoric times, we sought refuge in caves, taking advantage of rock structures for protection against the natural elements and predators. Image © Fernando Alda Architecture has always played a key role in providing shelter and protection for human beings. Read more »

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Building Resilience: A Closer Look at 2023's Response to Disaster Challenges

ArchDaily

In response, architects and urban planners have set out, searching for the ways in which their actions can help create safer environments for communities worldwide, responding with both fast-to-deploy emergency architectures and long-term strategies to build resilience and mitigate risks. Read more »

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The Nubian Vault: Applying Old Construction Techniques to Modern Building Problems

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Using techniques passed down through generations, the ancient people of Nubia crafted gently curving vaults that were so extraordinary and resilient to the sands of time that they have endured for millennia. The shape naturally directs the weight downwards to the base, meaning no need for buttressing.

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Corporativo UNO by Work +

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The Corporativo UNO project aims to create a healthy and sustainable work environment that fosters people's productivity and well-being, through the use of natural elements and the integration of nature into workspaces. We also make sure to use sustainable construction and design techniques, such as the use of renewable energ.

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When Natural Disasters Threaten Modernist Icons

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The new disaster response initiative aims to support property owners, local organizations, and agencies in getting the documentation, condition assessments, resources, and guidance necessary to recover significant buildings damaged by natural disasters and adapt them for longer-term resilience. The question isn’t, can we rebuild these?

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