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Rethinking Sustainability Through Site-Specific Strategies

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Image Paul Clemence Sustainability in architecture is often framed as a universal challenge, leading to standardized solutions that prioritize efficiency over context. Instead of relying on standardized sustainability checklists, how can architecture embrace site-specific solutions? Read more

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

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“Our industry faces challenges when it comes to labor availability and the need to build more efficiently and sustainably,” said Matt Koart, EVP and COO of PulteGroup, about the project. The system constructed the walls in a single day, and according to the company is one of 10 homes in the U.S. built using the technology.

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UNStudio will redevelop Expo 2020 Dubai site

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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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Zaha Hadid Architects design new seaside community for Qatar

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The plan is for it to be powered by on-site renewables, leveraging a micro-irrigation system with rainwater harvesting, geothermal heat pumps, a network of photovoltaic 'trees', and a modular, semi-glazed facade system to meet targets set by the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS).

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World Cities Day 2024: Transforming Urban Futures Through Preservation, Innovation, and Resilience

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Image © Noppasin Wongchum via Shutterstock In honor of World Cities Day, which concludes Urban October, this year's theme, "Youth Leading Climate and Local Action for Cities," reflects a growing momentum for sustainable urban solutions championed by local communities and progressive policies.

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Taming Nature: How Architecture is Redefining Its Relationship with the Environment

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Image Stanley Fung Integrating natural elements into architectural design has long been a fundamental pursuit in creating comfortable, sustainable environments that enhance both individual well-being and the relationship between buildings and their surrounding context.

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'Ikigai'-inspired Orchid Pavilion design invites contemplation near Oaxaca

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Photo credit: Rafael Gamo The new Orchid Pavilion from the Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) embodies the Japanese notion of Ikigai (or  'a reason for being') and functions as both a meditative refuge for guests and a resource for the stewardship of local plant life at its site on the outskirts of Puerto Escondido.