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Designers propose mixed use system for New York City Theater
Scarcity of land is a growing problem, leaving engineers and architects trying to find ways to accommodate people, their needs and functions. This problem will further take tole as the population will grow, burdening the existing land even more. A viable
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Old concrete canal transformed into a green park
In the heart of Singapore, an astonishing transformation of concrete canal has been completed by sustainable landscape engineers CH2MHill and architects Atelier Dreiseitl, which redefines the space for the local community to enjoy as luscious, friendly pa
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MDW Architecture takes sustainable building to new heights
Green designs have been entering the architectural realm like never before. With buildings and occupants leaving large carbon footprints all over the place, it is up to architects to rethink building designs. With this in view, MDW Architecture has comple
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Vo Trong Nghia demonstrates versatility of eco friendly bamboo
Eco friendly architecture has seen a boom in recent years as designers realize the benefits of green buildings. Using naturally available materials, it is possible to construct structures that are as efficient and sturdy as those using metal or concrete.
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Lemay Associes proposes weaving technique for STM
Canada’s Montreal Transit is set to expand its base with the addition of more buses to cater to the demands of its commuters. The Stinson Transport Center will receive a makeover to accommodate 800 employees and 300 new vehicles. A proposed design for t
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The sustainable 'River Bank House' nestles amidst the pristine Mountains of Montana
Set against a backdrop of beautiful mountains, the River Bank house rests calmly along the Gallatin River outside Big Sky in Montana. The design of house establishes a well balanced connection between form and functionality. The inhabitants of the house a
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Urban Jungle Redefined: Singapore to get a fresh new skyscraper thanks to WOHA Architects
Hotel Plaza Property could not have conceived something as spectacular as this when they decided they wanted a top notch new sky scraper in the heart of Singapore. While minimalists might not be very fond of integrating so much green into a building and c
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Archipelago Cinema: An auditorium raft designed to float on the sea
Exploring the possibilities of creating entertainment avenues afloat in water is architect Ole Scheeren, who builds to go beyond what exists. Just recently, he built the much talked about Archipelago Cinema that offered a once in a lifetime cinematic trea
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Much needed urban green space planned for city of Tianjin
Rapidly growing cities are responsible for a large part of pollution levels and environmental degradation. This is to be expected as development comes at a price but the cost has been high enough to warrant attention. Countries like China are seeing rapid
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Earthship Biotecture to introduce sustainable homes for urban cities
We’ve seen houses made of wood and concrete but a house constructed entirely out of natural and recycled materials is something else altogether. Such a home was built by Michael Reynolds, a self-sustainable abode that aside from using natural and recycl
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