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SOM and GAD win chance to deliver Hangzhou Science and Technology Innovation Central Business District in China

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Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) is behind a new winning scheme with GAD that will deliver the Hangzhou Science and Technology Innovation Central Business District in China’s Zhejiang Province. mile-wide regional hub for technology integrated with transit connections and resembling the characteristic landscape of the Jiangnan region.

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Integrating Well-Being into Outdoor Environments

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Integrating well-being practices into outdoor environments offers an attractive solution, combining the therapeutic benefits of natural settings with cutting-edge wellness technology, providing a holistic refuge that nurtures the body and soul, and inviting individuals to relax and reconnect with the world around them.

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Adapt, Breathe, Regenerate: Envisioning a New Chapter in Architectural Materials

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From regenerative materials that integrate biology and engineering to circular economy principles redefining resource use, and hybrid approaches that blend traditional methods with cutting-edge technology, these innovations are reshaping the blueprint for the built environment. Read more

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Extreme Architecture: Challenges and Solutions in Inhospitable Environments

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This challenge requires technological performance that must be combined with aesthetics. Image © Eron Costin / Estúdio 41 "In various regions of the planet, nature imposes adverse conditions on the human body. In these places, designing a building is almost like creating a garment: an artifact that protects and offers comfort.

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Ancient settlements discovered in the Amazon using LIDAR technology

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Using a remote-sensing technology to map the terrain from the air, they found that, starting about 1,500 years ago, ancient Amazonians built and lived in densely populated centres, featuring 22-metre-tall earthen pyramids, that were encircled by kilometres of elevated roadways. The undertaking revealed the size and sh.

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Rethinking Sustainability Through Site-Specific Strategies

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However, architecture is inherently tied to its environment buildings interact with climate, topography, and cultural history in ways that demand specificity. Image Paul Clemence Sustainability in architecture is often framed as a universal challenge, leading to standardized solutions that prioritize efficiency over context. Read more

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Exploring High-Rise Innovations: 8 Conceptual Towers Redefining Urban Density from the ArchDaily Community

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Architects are exploring new materials , energy-efficient technologies, and spatial configurations that make towers more adaptable to their surroundings. In Dubai , UAE, AVA by SOMA creates a transition from the city into a more enclosed, water-defined environment with a focus on luxury living. Read more