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Rethinking Sustainability Through Site-Specific Strategies

ArchDaily

Instead of relying on standardized sustainability checklists, how can architecture embrace site-specific solutions? It suggests that architecture should not be imposed upon a site but rather emerge from it, informed by its materials, climate, and cultural significance.

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Rowan Moore reviews new 'Difficult Sites' exhibition on challenging architectural parameters

Archinect

If you're feeling up to the challenge, ' Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds ', which opened on October 11th, will remain on view until March 25th, 2025 at the RIBA Architecture Gallery in London.

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UNStudio will redevelop Expo 2020 Dubai site

Archinect

A consortium led by UNStudio will redesign the Expo 2020 Dubai site into a sustainable new model for urban living in line with the government’s Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.

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U.S. homebuilder pilots AI-guided construction robot at Florida residential site

Archinect

Homebuilding company PulteGroup has completed a pilot project using robotic-assisted construction technology. Located at the company’s DiVosta community in Babcock Ranch, Florida , the project involved building a home’s structural walls using an AI -guided construction robot named Hadrian X , developed by the Australian company FBR.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward.

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Sou Fujimoto reveals construction progress at Expo 2025 Osaka site

Deezen

Read: Thirteen national pavilions designed for Expo 2025 Osaka Within the circle, Sou Fujimoto Architects will divide the site into three zones, named Pavilion World, Water World and Green World, across which the pavilions will be organised. It will also serve as the event's main circulation route, a visitor shelter and an observation deck.

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OODA nestles concrete home into sloping site in Portugal

Deezen

A sunken concrete form designed to "embrace the irregular topography" of its sloping site defines Oeiras House, completed by Portuguese architecture studio OODA near Lisbon. The post OODA nestles concrete home into sloping site in Portugal appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Fernando Guerra.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

🤖 Enhance safety with automation - Use machine learning to improve site compliance and reduce hazards. Objectives: 🎯 Identify hidden risks early - Leverage AI and predictive analytics to prevent costly setbacks. 🚀Optimize project timeline - Use digital tools to accelerate approvals and prevent bottlenecks.