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Adaptive Urban Regulations: Navigating Change in Affordable Housing, Infrastructure, and Sustainability in the U.S.

ArchDaily

Image © Billie Grace Ward via Flickr In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development , cities are faced with an array of challenges that demand quick and innovative solutions, ranging from the critical issue of affordable housing to the pressing need for efficient and decongested infrastructure and sustainable energy practices.

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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

Architizer

Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments. Architects and landscape architects are instrumental in the practical implementation of NbS in urban environments.

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Casa Pau | Besonias Almeida arquitectos

ArchiDiaries

The challenge of this commission was then to conceive a house that had to start playing alone, establishing its laws, and waiting for completion that, regulated in this type of urbanization, encourages the proliferation of formally autistic loose objects surrounded by gardens. With adjustable orientation.

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Urban Terrarium: Only Architect-Landscape Architect Collaboration Can Truly Delivery Biodiversity

Architizer

Cast your vote today > It’s another big moment for the environment and our self-made struggle to coexist with and within it. A minimum of 10% improvement on current environmental and habitat health must now be included in any property development plans. Architizer is thrilled to reveal the 12th Annual A+Awards Finalists.

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6 Ways Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health

Architizer

Beyond mere aesthetics, certain architectural qualities are crucial in shaping our living environments and influencing our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Morning sunlight exposure for example, helps regulate our circadian rhythms and directly influences our mental and physical health.

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Eight designs shortlisted in Dezeen and Bentley's Start Something Powerful Competition

Deezen

The concept sees synthetic and organic matter intermingle with various binders across diverse scales and settings, spanning public, domestic and productive environments." The designer's masterplan focuses on preventing urban sprawl and enhancing the area's ecological health.

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The New Urbanism: Re-imagining Urban Design

Santa Cruz Architect

This article explores the background, defining elements, terminology, organizations promoting the New Urbanism, criticism of the movement, and provides a list of examples in the United States. Defining Elements • Mixed-Use Development: One of the fundamental principles of the New Urbanism is the creation of mixed-use neighborhoods.

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