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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.
Barangaroo Harbour Park: Creating a Cultural and Natural Landmark in Sydney
AKIN has been announced as the winning team in the Barangaroo Harbour Park Design Competition, a project that will reshape Sydney’s central waterfront area. Through their designs, the team will integrate Indigenous knowledge systems with landscape architecture, regenerative design, public art, and spaces that connect Indigenous communities on a large scale. Additionally, the park will serve as a site for Gadigal hunting, fishing, and gathering practices.
A Design and Renovation Project Transforming an 80-Year-Old Hospital in Catalonia into a Standout Example of Functionality and Aesthetics
Adhering to the functional services of the original hospital design, the renovation has tripled the scale of Clinica Girona, expanded its range of specialized departments, and set a pioneering example in Catalonia's private healthcare sector. Clínica Girona embodies innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity, fostering an environment committed to the well-being of each individual it serves.
Foster + Partners Unveils Design for New Mixed-Use Development at the Northern End of London’s Central Highway
The building is located on Queensway, opposite the iconic Whitley department store, which is also being redesigned by Foster + Partners as part of a larger redevelopment plan. Named The William, after William Whiteley, the project features six floors of office spaces, shops, and 32 new homes, with nearly half of the residences designated as affordable housing.
Strategies Helping the Grand Rapids Art Museum Achieve LEED Gold Certification
Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the presence of the new museum building not only celebrates the cultural and artistic design values of the area but also provides refreshing experiences through core green values.
Architectural Breakthrough Design: Green Solution House and the Circular Sustainability Approach
Green Solution House is an iconic project in circular sustainability with three main objectives: 1) showcasing green solutions, 2) promoting continuous improvement, and 3) encouraging knowledge sharing.
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.
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