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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

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This zone is intended to house small-scale manufacturers, gastronomy, cultural facilities, and a daycare center – uses that require a vibrant outdoor area. Image © GRAFT In keeping with efficient urban development practice, the design of the new building incorporates principles of sustainability and the reuse of materials.

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Architects and critics call for deadly LA fires to "trigger a rethink" in development practices

Deezen

Building in steep areas that border chaparral natural zones with small trees and shrubs that rely on fire for rejuvenation creates ideal fire conditions exacerbated by climate change and severe drought. Some have suggested that the building culture in general needs to change. Architecture cannot solve this problem," he wrote. "In

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Shanghai, China. Photos by Terrence Zhang.

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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

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DB55 Amsterdam By D/DOCK , Amsterdam, Netherlands Jury Winner, 11 th Annual A+Awards, Coworking Space Formerly a timber warehouse in the Houthaven neighborhood of Amsterdam, the airy proportions of this vast building have been utilized to create a blended commercial and recreational venue. Modern interventions are sensitively negotiated.

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Metro Reports: Minnesota Places, 1125 N Schmeer Rd, Ankeny South, and more

Next Portland

1 loading zone. Project to utilize flow through planter. A building permit was issued to Urban Development Group for Ankeny South at 153 SE 26th Ave: ANKENY SOUTH – New 15 unit apartment building. **No Multi-family use. 1 Building. 44 dwelling units. No off street vehicular parking.

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7 Ways Landscape Architects Broke New Ground in 2022

Architizer

Heritage roofs in the region utilize overlapping tiles and the same design is employed here across a number of striking water features. As well as aesthetic impact, the water features serve a vital utility. Shaoxing’s fascinating topography informed this daring residential garden. Architizer's 11th Annual A+Awards is open for entries!

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Building Bridges: How Architects Are Ripping Up the Rulebook on Water Treatment Facility Architecture

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Typically associated with utility infrastructure, these facilities comprise organized elements such as tanks, pipes, sedimentation basins, filtration systems and extensive water storage and distribution tanks. Spanning a 19.7-acre

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