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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

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As urban populations grow and climate change exacerbates natural disasters, the need for buildings that prioritize safety and durability has never been more urgent. From adaptive construction techniques to systems that dissipate seismic energy, these examples illustrate how innovation can thrive while enriching the built environment.

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Rising Waters: 8 Innovative Designs in Flood-Prone Regions

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Flooding has been the most common and costly natural disaster in recent decades, impacting the livelihoods and safety of millions. Technological innovations include a wastewater thermal recovery system, reducing energy use for heating and cooling by 48%. Designing for floods matters now more than ever.

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Tomorrow’s Home, Today: 14 Award-Winning Innovations for the House of the Future

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Yet today, in the midst of the biggest technological revolution ever, not only are these devices a reality — they are even better than we imagined. Airiva Wind Energy System By Airiva Jury Winner, Smart Design & Technology, 2024 A+Product Awards The Airiva Wind Energy System is reshaping renewable energy in urban design.

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

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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 Finnish government has long been committed to environmental stewardship, social equality and technological advancement.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

Join Donna Laquidara-Carr in this new webinar as she shares the exciting findings of several recent studies that reveal how portfolio owners, construction managers, and contractors are using data to manage risk, create better projects, and help their businesses gain a strategic edge! You won’t want to miss this webinar!

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Designing for disaster in an increasingly fire-burdened California

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The state is in a bind caused by its dire need to quickly enact affordable housing and the movement of populations into liminal wildland-urban interface zones, both of which are placing more people in the fight or flight predicament that’s leading to more innovations in residential design surrounding the concept of defensible space.

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Century-Long Lives: The Architecture of Longevity

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While cities promise opportunity and innovation, their design often excludes the very people who helped shape them. Streets and outdoor spaces must prioritize safety and usability for people of all ages. The implications for the built environment and its architects are fascinating. But housing extends beyond four walls.