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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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'Catalysts of inclusion': Populous' stadium expert Silvia Prandelli details innovations in inclusive design

Archinect

She spoke about several concepts the firm is applying to their designs while navigating a host of regulations from national governments and European professional soccer’s governing body UEFA. Prandelli was the architect for both the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the 2012 London Olympic Stadium projects.

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Building the Future: The Rise of Modular Construction in the Middle East

ArchDaily

© Marc Goodwin | Expo 2020 Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed away from its actual site, within controlled factory settings, using identical materials, and adhering to a set of codes and regulations.

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What’s holding up mass timber's ascent in Chicago?

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The Tribune recently asked why mass timber construction is so lagging in Chicago while nearby Milwaukee and other cities in the Pacific Northwest and Europe are making strides to embrace the movement by altering their building codes and fire safety regulations.

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Wildfires, Climate Change, and the Architecture of Resilience

SW Oregon Architect

Zoning regulations should consider the natural landscape and the potential for wildfires. Addressing this challenge will require innovative funding solutions, increased investment in resilient infrastructure and, most importantly, a collective acknowledgment of the climate crisis and its implications.

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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

Architizer

Like many of its neighbors, such as Riga, Tallinn, Stockholm and Copenhagen, Helsinki is a leader in design and culture, brimming with incredible architecture and innovation. The innovative development features residential and commercial buildings constructed primarily from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glued laminated timber (glulam).

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From Algorithms to Architecture: Why Architects Are Turning to AI for Smarter, Greener Designs

Architizer

People engage with architecture daily, yet often without awareness of how these design innovations impact their lives. For example, the central building of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in Ultimo, Australia, features an automated sun-shading system that regulates solar heat gain and minimizes glare.

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