Remove Safety Remove Transportation Remove Zoning
article thumbnail

Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

Architizer

As urban populations grow and climate change exacerbates natural disasters, the need for buildings that prioritize safety and durability has never been more urgent. Each of the follow projects represent recent work built in earthquake zones, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication of architects who are pushing boundaries in seismic design.

Safety 131
article thumbnail

Gensler completes Austin's tallest skyscraper

Deezen

It contains retail, office and residential floors According to Gensler, its design was shaped largely by Austin's Capitol View Corridor , zoning restrictions that require a clear sightline to the Texas State Capitol in Austin. So that trapezoidal shape you see for the tower is because of that."

Zoning 126
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

HOK debuts modular vertiport design for future flying car race series

Archinect

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.

Safety 189
article thumbnail

15 Years of NYC’s High Line: A Closer Look at Its Impact on Urban Design

Architizer

This phase integrated microclimates that preserved the biodiversity of the site, from sunny and dry zones to shady, sheltered pockets that invited a variety of plant species to thrive. Together, their contributions have transformed what was once an industrial zone into one of the city’s most talked-about neighborhoods.

IT 126
article thumbnail

Will Councilman Dorsey's Elimination of Single Family Zoning Help Baltimore?

Community Architect Daily

Does single family zoning prevent development? Today we will look at Baltimore Councilman Ryan Dorsey's zoning bill titled " Abundant Housing Act " which effectively will eliminate single family zoning in Baltimore. Will the suggested zoning bill endanger neighborhoods like this one?

Zoning 98
article thumbnail

Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

SW Oregon Architect

It has provided eligible individuals ever since with the opportunity to live independently, but in an environment that provides support activities such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Christian Church Homes of Oregon is the building’s current owner, and Viridian Management is its operator.

article thumbnail

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.

Developer 132