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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. Designed to meet modern seismic safety standards, the structure ensures durability and performance. This greatly reduces earthquake shaking.

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Century-Long Lives: The Architecture of Longevity

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Its eight interconnected domains for age-friendly cities outdoor spaces, transport, housing, social participation, respect and inclusion, civic engagement, communication and community support each present a more inclusive vision for cities to support and celebrate aging populations. Transport, the second domain, is equally crucial.

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Webuild and Carlo Ratti propose replacement for Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge following tragedy

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The design, which was released ahead of next week’s preliminary reconstruction forum called by the Maryland Transportation Authority, calls for a cable suspension span totaling 2,300 feet with a 213-foot clearance and offering wider lanes and increased vessel navigation safety, structural maintenance monitoring technology, smart traffic management, (..)

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

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The Finnish government has long been committed to environmental stewardship, social equality and technological advancement. In recent years, advancements in technology have made it possible to use timber in exciting ways that were previously unimaginable. This further reduces transportation emissions and enhances ecological benefits.

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Ramp With Viewing Platforms by ADM - Architecture Design Modeling

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The appearance of a temporary structure - the Ramp with viewing platforms - is the city's response to the need to connect the upper level of the Predmostnaya Square with its transport hub and the newly improved right-bank waterfront to create a link between the levels for pedestrians, cyclists, mothers with prams and people with limited mobility.

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HOK debuts modular vertiport design for future flying car race series

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The burgeoning future of personal airborne transportation is a topic on many minds of late as advancements in aviation technology make the prospect of flying cars and similar vehicles more and more feasible. Now, HOK is entering its name into a mix with a design for what will be the world’s first flying car racing series.

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Electric car drivers are "getting a better experience" says Volvo chief designer

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This can be enhanced through technology and premium-feeling materials. The ES90 has a technology-filled, spacious interior Offer gave the example of the ES90's stereo system, which includes 25 separate speakers, as an example of how the user experience can benefit from the lack of engine. "So