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Ben Shirley, a Teaching Fellow in Architectural Practice at NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has helped spread NMITE’s reputation in the field o...
Although he built his career around buildings, Fengqi “Frank” Li likes to break down walls. Li was trained as an architect, but he doesn’t box himself in. Currently he is...
In the face of rapid urbanization, China has embarked on an impressive journey of urban greening, transforming the environmental narrative from degradation to sustainabil...
In the heart of Rome, a ground-breaking project is underway that promises to redefine the intersection of modern infrastructure and ancient history. The forthcoming Venez...
Shortly before Christmas, on 19 December 2023, the Government published its long-awaited revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (“NPPF”), following a year-lo...
A six-month agreement with the University of Miami challenges experts to create a master plan for a technologically modern area that is a model of sustainability, resilie...
The way we partition and organize our workspaces has undergone a revolutionary transformation. Modern office partitioning trends are not just about dividing space; they a...
In an era marked by rapid urbanization and environmental challenges, Egypt stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of smart cities. With over 105 million inhabitant...
Cemex is supplying a specialty mix of Vertua concrete products for the construction of Rise Tower in Monterrey, Mexico, which is expected to become the tallest tower in L...
Urban forestry is the most urgent challenge for the survival of cities. According to the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs, by 2050 68% of the wor...
Multi-storey buildings are assembled over cautiously to withstand wind strengths, researchers have found. This is because there are several difficulties in estimating dam...
Dozens of European cities could reach net zero carbon emissions over the next 10 years by incorporating nature into their infrastructure, according to a new study. Publis...
The safety of tall buildings in the world’s cities, in the face of extreme external traumas like vehicle impacts, blasts or fires, has been tested using a model dev...
There is a “silent hazard” lurking underneath our major global cities, and our buildings were not designed to handle it. A novel study from Northwestern University has es...
Northumberland County Council is celebrating the launch of its new state-of-the-art solar car port array – one of the biggest of its kind in the UK. The project whi...
Scientists hoping to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry have developed a way to grow building materials using knitted moulds and the root networ...
To this day, interior designers and magazine editors look forward to making their annual predictions about what homeowners will embrace in terms of home décor. As we’re s...
National Highways is today proud to unveil this winning design as part of an exciting competition to create the ‘gantry of the future’ for its motorways and major A-roads...
Biotecture living walls with remotely monitored irrigation system have been installed at Landmark Pinnacle in London. The walls create lush green backdrops for ‘The Sky T...
Designing something that will last for a long time and still look good is a constant balancing act in construction. This is also true for doors. Value doors have recently...
Envision a world where we could build refugee homes in 48 hours. Imagine a world where we could 3D print a children’s school in less than a week – whose old s...
When most people think about sheds, they think of them as a place to store tools or lawn equipment. But did you know that sheds can also be used as residential space? Man...
With domestic and residential buildings accounting for a significant percentage of the world’s carbon emissions, it’s unsurprising to see the construction industry transi...
Biotecture has designed and installed a green hoarding for repeat client Mace on the construction hoarding of the new Stonecutter Court development in London. Stonecutter...
The Las Vegas Raiders football team had a tall order to fill. They wanted to commemorate their late owner Al Davis by creating a stunning architectural centrepiece in the...
For more than 25 years, LGM has provided architectural models primarily for high-end residential and resort areas. LGM marries 3D printing to the fields of architecture,...
Inspired by the way termites build their nests, researchers at Caltech have developed a framework to design new materials that mimic the fundamental rules hidden in natur...
A new study by The University of South Australia has tested and verified the structural integrity of walls constructed from tyres packed with earth, with the results pote...
The sustainable movement has begun to influence construction projects. More professionals are building low-impact public spaces to influence sustainable lifestyles. With...
Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, and the lead professional body for Architectural Technology, the Chartered Institute of Architectural Te...
The Helmsley Building, 230 Park Avenue, NYC is a “recognized iconic asset” to the New York City Skyline. Located in midtown Manhattan, the building was built as a Beaux-a...
European construction is estimated to generate 400 million tons of waste annually. By using digital models, in combination with circularity, 3,600 tons of carbon emission...
From the air it looks like any other modern housing estate, with circles and rows of white houses grouped neatly around a central plaza. A closer look reveals that every...
Commercial construction is not a small task that a few people can accomplish. It requires a considerable period to go through each task thoroughly. After you have envisio...
When a new iconic building opens somewhere in the world, Rimex Metals Group, a global manufacturer of specialised metal finishes, is in the picture more often than not. T...
Architects play a vital role in the final output of your construction project. They are responsible for the visual appearance of the establishments and structures before...
Architecture has become a broad term, primarily focusing on building design. Architects play a significant role in design and project planning, and they are also responsi...
More than just public infrastructure, bridges are monuments of the world’s towns and cities. Instantly recognisable, we’ve come to appreciate these crossings as symbolic...
You’ve probably come across the word ‘cargotecture’ and wondered what it means. Well, this is a branch of architecture where shipping containers are used as buildin...
The Mulieris Towers are one of the most ambitious constructions in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and are in an area characterised by modern buildings. Standing in f...
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