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A Conversation with Mohamed Mousa: Navigating Site Supervision, Sustainability and Safety in the UAE’s Thriving Construction Industry

RMJM Architecture

I started my career as a site engineer with a large construction company, where my initial responsibilities included overseeing construction site activities, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Reusing and recycling construction waste whenever viable enhances sustainability.

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Ede-Wageningen Train Station (Mecanoo and Royal HaskoningDHV) by Mecanoo

Archinect

The new station design would provide expanded services, functionality and safety for passengers, and sustainability in design. It boasts visual simplicity and sophistication, uniformly connecting the various quadrants of the transport hub, ensuring orientation from all sides.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces $7.25 million federal grant to expand greenway network in underserved communities

Archinect

Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant. The grant application was prepared by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), the New York City Parks Department (NYC Parks) , and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).

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Norman Foster to launch UN sustainability declaration for architects

Deezen

The United Nations has written a set of "principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture" for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. In a way, it's a condensation of the Sustainable Development Goals , which were also developed by the United Nations.".

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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

DesignRulz

In the fast-paced architecture world, wherein buildings rise and cities expand rapidly, enforcing sustainable practices must be prioritized. However, a sustainable building goes beyond bricks and mortar. Architects are pivotal in executing these sustainable routines, affecting how buildings are designed, built, and utilized.

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SOM covers computing college at MIT in large glass shingles

Deezen

Read: MIT's 4D-Knit Dress changes shape in response to heat Adaptability was a guiding concern for the design team – and was a key part of the project's sustainability strategy. Other sustainable elements include ample daylighting, solar-controlled fabric shades and water-saving plumbing fixtures.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Numerous countries across the globe are actively venturing into underground development beyond transportation and utility infrastructure. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Shanghai, China.