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

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© 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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California climate action plan calls for all-electric new homes by 2026

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Called the 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan, the guide highlights the necessity for a comprehensive shift away from fossil fuels across all sectors, notably households, businesses, and transportation. The plan suggests the state require all new homes to have electric appliances starting in 2026 and new businesses by 2029.

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The Architecture of Scarcity: 10 Material-Saving Projects That Prove Less Is More

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For most of our history, these processes were self-regulating. The cost of transporting goods fell, the appetite for resources grew and suddenly, construction was no longer restricted by the availability of materials. However, as industrialization untethered material from place, the balance shifted.

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Bike racks are now being used as hostile architecture in Portland, Oregon

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The city's homeless encampment reporting system shows that members of the public have repeatedly reported campers on the sidewalk that's now dotted with bike racks […] The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), which regulates sidewalk use and bike rack installation, said the new racks were completely off their radar.

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California becomes first U.S. state to mandate embodied carbon reduction measures

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The regulations will take effect on July 1, 2024. This includes not only the manufacturing and transportation of these materials but also their installation, maintenance, and eventual disposal. Embodied carbon represents the greenhouse gas emissions associated with building materials throughout their life cycle.

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

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What sets Finland apart from many other countries is that the political landscape of the progressive country actively supports developments that are proven to be climate-conscious and forward-thinking through favorable regulations, incentives and public investment.

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Void or Venue? 6 Public Square Designs That Think Outside the Box

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A new courtyard and skywalk regulate pedestrian movement, leading them to various functions along the space, such as fairs, art installations, concerts, and markets. An abundance of tree species and water elements bring an organic tone to the overall design, fusing nature with transportation and culture.