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The Impact of Sustainable Living on Urban Development

The Architecture Designs

Infrastructure, transportation, and population growth have dominated urban development. Sustainable living practices steer urban design and development in new, eco-friendly directions. The role of renewable energy Renewable energy mostly facilitates sustainable urban development.

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Copenhagen Architecture City Guide: 20 Projects to Discover in the 2023 UNESCO World Capital of Architecture

ArchDaily

In 1947, the “Five Finger Plan” was developed to guide urban development and expand the city along five main arteries. This led to a transit-oriented infrastructure with small clusters or urbanity along the transportation routes. The major shift appeared in the 1960s. Read more »

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Aedas Completes Twin-Tower Landmark at Hangzhou Qianjiang by Aedas

Archinect

It integrates commercial, cultural, retail and residential to accommodate the rapid urban development. Located in the heart of Hangzhou Ring Road, the project is conveniently accessible with double metro lines, well-developed transport system and surrounding key developments including Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium.

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Huizhou Huiyang Station Comprehensive Transportation Hub by Aedas

aasarchitecture

As one of the main transport hub, the Huiyang Station (formerly Huizhou South Station) closely connects the city to the surrounding developments, including the future major railway system. Image © Aedas The design places the station in the south and urban development in the north.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: R

SW Oregon Architect

Located as it was and is at the east end of Franklin Boulevard, the building functioned as a gateway and symbol of the city’s rapidly expanding transportation infrastructure and commercial development upon its opening in 1960. Redevelopment proposal by Project^.

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American Housing Month – June 2023 Is Here!!!

Aric Gitomer Architect

Each year, the American Housing Survey (AHS) is sponsored is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The survey is the most comprehensive national housing survey in the United States.

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China to build sustainable city for 180,000 from scratch

BD+C

A 120-million sf urban development in China will be designed according to high green standards for about 180,000 residents. The Meixi Lake project will feature neighborhood clusters, parks, mountains, lakes and canals. "We read more.