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Cross Works Unveils Masterplan for New Tashkent Expansion in Uzbekistan

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million people in the coming decades, the development aims to address population growth in a sustainable manner. The initiative follows an international design competition held in early 2023, which was won by London-based design and technology firm Cross Works. Designed to accommodate an estimated 2.5

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Gross National Happiness as Public Policy: The Case of Bhutan

ArchDaily

This masterplan is inspired by the country's culture and its principles of happiness. The "Mindfulness City" aims to offer numerous possibilities for public engagement, fostering investments in infrastructure, education, and sustainable technologies—all aligned with the precepts of Gross National Happiness (GNH).

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Foster + Partners unveils 100,000-seat stadium for Manchester United

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The outward-looking stadium will be the beating heart of a new sustainable district, which is completely walkable, served by public transport, and endowed by nature," he continued. "It It is a mixed-use miniature city of the future driving a new wave of growth and creating a global destination that Mancunians can be proud of."

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Rising Waters: 8 Innovative Designs in Flood-Prone Regions

Architizer

Thoughtfully designed structures and infrastructure in flood-prone areas can transform potential disaster zones into sustainable, adaptable spaces for both current and future generations. The park offers spaces for retreat and recreation, transforming the waterfront into a vibrant, sustainable landscape that reconnects the city with nature.

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Stockholm Wood City: Masterplanning The World’s Largest Timber Construction Project

Architizer

Trying to understand the vast scale and processes of masterplanning means considering not only the large area slated for development, but also the vast numbers of in-house and external professionals involved. That’s a tough goal — 2030 is not that far away, and so we needed to have an increased focus on sustainability.

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7 Formidable Sustainable Firms Dynamically Disrupting the Architectural Status Quo

Architizer

Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. In some instances, sustainability is employed as a marketing tool, reinforced by superficial practices with little environmental benefit. Order your copy today.

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The Future of Architecture: Lessons from 7 Architizer A+Awards Sustainability Winners

Architizer

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories that recognizing designers that are building a green industry — and a better future. Looking back at all the winners in Sustainability categories, alongside the finalists and shortlisted projects, a few things jump out.