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Sustainable Productions: More than just enterprises responsibility
There are increasingly strict regulations from export markets and brands on greening production and supply chains, as well as sustainable development criteria. This forces Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises to improve their greening process more strongly. Going green is not only the responsibility of each business; the entire industry needs to participate to create a green business community and build a sustainable supply chain image in the eyes of consumers and international buyers.
Klee Urban Habitat Building Apartments: An Urbanization Solution with Community Thinking, Designed by Solo Arquitetos
The Monsuge community in Curitiba has become a new phenomenon in the local real estate market, boasting the highest commercial value per square meter. This area, known as Ecovile, is marked by major transport corridors, isolated buildings, tall walls, and limited vibrancy in public spaces.
Interspersed Garden House: Recreating the Spirit of an Old Town in a Modern Home
Located in Tiptur town, Tumkur district, this house is situated on a 70'x40' plot of land in a newly developed area where no neighboring structures exist yet, and the architectural context is not yet defined. To address privacy and security concerns, the house is surrounded by a natural black granite wall, giving the impression of a solid and robust structure. Inside this stone wall, the house is deliberately arranged, creating a blend of materials and space.
Hasletre: Sustainable Ingenuity in Design Shapes Oslo's Commercial Landscape
HasleTre is an innovative and sustainable commercial building in Oslo, Norway. Designed for disassembly and reuse, it focuses on environmental friendliness. This 5-story, 3000m² office building is one of Norway's leading examples of sustainable construction with advanced design technology.
A New Vision for Nodeul Island: Unveiling Heatherwick Studio's Multi-Functional Public Park Design
Heatherwick Studio has won a global competition to transform the uninhabited Nodeul Island on the Han River, Seoul, into a vibrant public park. The project, titled "Soundscape," creates a series of dramatic spaces at various levels that can host musical performances and art spaces. Set within a green and biodiverse landscape, the design reflects the mountainous terrain of Seoul and the patterns of sound waves.
Hiroshima Gate Park: From a Historic Stadium to a Modern Symbol of Community Peace
Located to the north of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Gate Park, formerly the site of Hiroshima Civic Stadium, is a symbol of post-war recovery. Through collaboration among partners via the Park-PFI (Park-Private Finance Initiative) program, this project aims to transform the old stadium site into a space that stimulates daily activities, creates an outdoor culture, and preserves the special history of the area for future generations.
Redesigning a Building Inspired by a Palm Tree, Residential Project by Valerie Schweitzer Architects
Inspired by the palm tree, this nature-centric residential building brings sustainable values to post-pandemic life. By integrating unique local ecosystems along with a playful "treehouse" effect, the structure, consisting of 15 apartment units, enhances users' awareness of the close relationship between nature and human life.
Inequality in Urban Life Can Be Reflected Through Green Spaces
Aerial images of different urban areas show that greenery often appears more prominently and is more concentrated in economically valuable locations, illustrating the complex and multifaceted relationship between nature and the concentration of wealth in urban environments.
Light and Shadow: The Art of Architecture in a Small Urban House
Architecture is not only about blurring the boundaries between inside and outside but also about creating an interactive relationship between humans, nature, and the built environment. In a cramped urban setting with neighboring houses on three sides, the designers have developed a design language that optimizes the use of natural light, ventilation, and convenient green spaces within the home.
A Symbol of Life Values in a Sustainable World, A New Housing Prototype in Southeast Asia
Bernaung is an architectural project that embraces the concept of sustainable comfort in tropical regions. The design re-arranges daily living activities under a large roof, optimizing energy efficiency.
Nature's Playground: Exploring the Power of Recovery and Play at Battery Playscape
Battery Playscape is a flexible and captivating playground located in southern Manhattan. Designed to connect children with nature and raise awareness about climate change, this project integrates sustainable design principles into a playful environment.
Combining Modern Educational Science with Biophilia: A Foundation for Comprehensive Development for Students
Oiseau Lyre, a biophilic-style school located in the Nordic climate, was designed by r2k architecte in Noisy-le-Grand, France. Aiming to create an innovative educational model, this school explores an educational system from Finland, offering a diverse communal space.
Foster + Partners Reveals New Airport Design for Phnom Penh, Enhancing Global Connectivity and Tropical Nature Symbolism
Foster + Partners studio has unveiled a new design for Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which is being constructed 20 kilometers south of the city center. Drawing from the local context and tropical climate, the design by Foster + Partners will feature a new airport along with a terminal whose net-like roof is designed to resemble the canopy of trees in an artificial tropical forest.
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