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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

Architizer

Across the globe, regions prone to seismic activity face the dual challenge of designing structures that not only endure these forces but also serve as symbols of hope and recovery for their communities. Designed to meet modern seismic safety standards, the structure ensures durability and performance.

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OPEN Architecture's coastal cultural center Sun Tower opens in Yantai

Archinect

Situated along the coast of the Yellow Sea, the structure encompasses an outdoor theater, exhibition spaces, library, café and bar, and a special semi-outdoor observation deck. Photo: Jonathan Leijonhufvud Sun Tower provides a much needed cultural hub for the growing population of Yantai's Yeda Development Zone.

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PEI Architects adds a new geometric gateway to the Shanghai Free Trade Zone

Archinect

The latest addition to Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone from PEI Architects , a two-tower scheme defined by double-laminated insulated glazing units (or IGUs) facades is moving forward. Two offset pyramids, a "gesture of outreach and cooperation", unite atriums at the uppermost levels. A new full-scale retrospective of founder I.M.

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EPA: 300 tons of hazardous waste removed as L.A.’s wildfire recovery effort ramps up

Archinect

According to the LA Times , the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed the first phase of debris removal in the Altadena and Pacific Palisades burn zones following last month's devastating fires in Los Angeles. Army Corps of Engineers. Cranes and other heavy equipment can be moved in to remove heavy debris.

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Wildfires, Climate Change, and the Architecture of Resilience

SW Oregon Architect

Noteworthy structures under immediate threat include the Getty Center, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Eames House (among other important Case Study House Program examples). These structures were iconic examples of Los Angeles' cultural legacy, and their destruction is a significant blow.

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‘Treehouse’ concept by LAND Suisse and Campana Herrmann Pisoni wins competition for Swiss campus overhaul

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The scheme also aims to establish a “Connected Campus” and a “Structured Campus,” creating an environment with biodiversity islands, recreational zones, and cultural event spaces. The design process emphasized sustai.

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New York City is debating a permanent move to keep outdoor dining structures in place despite criticism

Archinect

The head of the city Department of Transportation’s Open Restaurants Program told a City Council committee on Tuesday that the makeshift structures won’t be allowed to remain standing after the COVID-19 pandemic eases.

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