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Revisiting Skyscraper Design: The Benefits of Responsive Facades and Passive Designs

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Image © Stephen Bridger via Shutterstock Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density , space constraints, and, arguably, a competitive drive for building the tallest structures.

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Aaron Neubert Architects completes Los Angeles hillside residence defined by vertical ‘T’ window

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Photo credit: Paul Vu / HANA Photo credit: Paul Vu / HANA Visitors approach the main entrance through terraced gardens, leading to a glass-enclosed foyer. On the opposite side of the house, addressing a steep slope, a vertical window spans three levels aligning perfectly with Barham Boulevard while giving the scheme its 't' moniker.

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PETA calls for bird-friendly glass to be included in the Smithsonian's new Bezos Learning Center

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Animal rights group PETA has issued a strong demand to the five anonymous architects in the running to design the new $130 million Bezos Learning Center at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM) in Washington, D.C.

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Peter Morris Architects adds curved glass extension to Victorian home in West Hampstead

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The project involved a full refurbishment, including a kitchen extension that fills in the side return and enhances the connection to the garden, creating additional space and flow throughout the property. Glazing work was carried out by Fluid Glass. Skylights, both square and circular, are positioned throughout the extension.

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Yoghurt window coating proposed as emergency heatwave measure

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British engineer Tom Greenhill has proposed a low-cost, low-energy solution for keeping UK homes cool in a heatwave: painting the outside of windows with yoghurt. Greenhill admits that this may seem like a "totally eccentric idea". Greenhill admits that this may seem like a "totally eccentric idea".

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Hapi Homes donates 10 “foldable” residential structures in Odesa

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Each design offers a total of 420 square feet of space for the workers’ families and includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, dining, and living room, with double-layered tempered glass windows, a. The homes will be located on a 2.4-acre acre site that the city hopes will ultimately house more than 70 homes."

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This Hungarian mass timber house blends seamlessly into its natural environment

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It features a 377-square-foot main living space and a 161-square-foot guest room. Photo: György Palkó Photo: György Palkó The main space includes a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and a bedroom. The living space connects with built-in glass doors and windows to a terrace that extends over the adjacent fishpond.