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Elon Musk proposes Tesla tunnel in Miami to "solve traffic and be an example to the world"

Deezen

If approved, the tunnel system will have seven stations and could transport around 7,500 passengers an hour. Musk argues that Loop systems like this could offer a more efficient alternative to traditional public transport, which he described as " a pain in the ass ". Boring Company looking for public funding to finance tunnel.

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How Design Professionals Can Find the North Star in the Fog of Upheaval

Community Architect

Regardless of where we operate, a wide range of our projects will be deeply affected, from transportation to school construction, healthcare, and housing. Practicing design, engineering, construction, development, or even transportation cannot occur entirely free of prejudice, opinion, emotion, or ideology. In the U.S.,

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3D Printing: The Sustainable Solution to Global Housing?

Santa Cruz Architect

Regulators have yet to adapt building codes and permit processing to the technology. It also reduced emissions due to transportation when building in remote areas, reportedly by as much as two tons per printed home. Significant barriers remain. Very few housing experts are familiar with the technology.

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University of Arkansas Community Design Center Proposes Downtown Housing Regeneration Scheme

Architizer

Windows have to be operable; outdoor spaces should substitute for indoor spaces if cooling were to be lost; and cross ventilation should support natural conditioning and lighting of loft environments wherever dwelling unit plans permit. In what ways did you collaborate with others, and how did that add value to the project?

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Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Townhouse

The Architecture Designs

Additionally, easy access to public transportation and major roadways can greatly enhance your convenience and quality of life. Ensure that your budget allows for comfortable and sustainable homeownership without straining your finances. Can I customize a townhouse to fit my style?

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Going Solar: The Rays That Pay

Community Architect

Going solar for buildings is not only as effective as improving transportation (another 40%), the two can be linked with solar as the power source for electric vehicles. (Of the bigger countries only Australia, Canada and Saudi Arabia have a bigger footprint). 40% of the carbon footprint comes from building emissions.

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Impressions of Hong Kong

Community Architect

Norman Foster HSCB bank tower (Photo Philipsen) Unlike in most US cities where ample land and proliferating surface parking rob the typical towers their justification, Hongkong is short of space, a limited territory, fueled by finance, and low taxes, guided by economic prosperity, for a long time growing at a rapid clip.

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