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

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Yet amidst all the urban development, Helsinki remains deeply connected to nature. Fire safety standards have been enhanced through innovative engineering techniques, and subsidies — such as government grants for sustainable materials and renewable energy integration — are available for sustainable construction projects.

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American Housing Month – June 2023 Is Here!!!

Aric Gitomer Architect

Each year, the American Housing Survey (AHS) is sponsored is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. The lack of maintenance and upgrades can lead to deteriorating conditions, resulting in health and safety hazards. Census Bureau.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Shanghai, China.

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Taller Capital practises "retroactive infrastructure" for linear park in Mexico

Deezen

It includes fitness areas and playgrounds Taller Capital was commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Territory and Urban Development to create the recreational spaces, but the studio recognised that the project provided an opportunity to improve the infrastructure of the area, which has very few pedestrian corridors. "We

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Norman Foster to launch UN sustainability declaration for architects

Deezen

In a way, it's a condensation of the Sustainable Development Goals , which were also developed by the United Nations.". The United Nations is increasingly focusing on the built environment as a key sector that is causing climate change, alongside more well-known culprits like transport and energy.

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Stockholm Wood City: The World’s Largest Wooden City

Santa Cruz Architect

Swedish urban developer Atrium Ljungberg has initiated Stockholm Wood City, anticipated to be the world’s largest urban wooden construction project. Using wood also means quiet construction sites and reduces the number of heavy transports during the construction period.

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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

Architizer

One approach is the implementation of traffic calming measures, such as road narrowing, chicanes, speed bumps and pedestrian zones, which reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety. This separation can lead to a host of urban issues, including increased traffic, environmental degradation and a lack of sense of community.

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