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Jeanne Gang honored with 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development

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Architect and Studio Gang founder Jeanne Gang has been unveiled as the winner of the 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. In its 23rd year, the ULI Prize awards individuals $100,000 for their contributions to community building globally and exhibiting excellence in the land use and development field.

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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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Desert Design: 6 Times Architecture Embraced Climate in the Middle East

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From buildings that honor vernacular techniques like wind towers and thick, insulating walls to novel structures leveraging new technology, the regions desert architecture reflects a profound dialogue between place and design.

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Architecture 101: What is Modern Architecture?

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These advantages enabled architects to experiment with structure and building envelopes, helping them to break away from traditional forms and construction techniques. This type of construction was the epitome of progress and redefined urban development. Moscow, Russia. | What movements emerged under the Modernist umbrella?

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Rising costs push developers to consider modular construction

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Every young child engrossed in building blocks and construction toys will eventually upgrade, moving from bulky bricks to more diverse, nimble Legos to develop ever-more-detailed, expressive systems of preadolescent architecture.

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News: Jeanne Gang honored with 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development

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Architect and Studio Gang founder Jeanne Gang has been unveiled as the winner of the 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. In its 23rd year, the ULI Prize awards individuals $100,000 for their contributions to community building globally and exhibiting excellence in the land use and development field.

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American University in Dubai spotlights seven urban design projects

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Guided by insights from guests and juries from the urban design industry, students gained a profound understanding of the complex relationships between urban form, the environment and society within the context of designing a new urban neighbourhood.

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