sustainable design
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Austin Maynard Architects is adept at transforming dilapidated homes into attractive modern residences. Its Helvetia project has breathed new life into an old terrace house, adding lots of natural light, an atrium and multiple garden spaces.
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ZHA has unveiled plans for a new cultural district in China, with a cultural center at its heart that showcases the firm's trademark style, and is defined by a series of eye-catching layered roofs that are likened to sails in a sea breeze by the firm.
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Vincent Callebaut Architectures has revealed plans for a new "eco district" in Switzerland. As we've come to expect from the visionary Belgian architect, it's defined by an ambitious approach to sustainability, including a large amount of greenery.
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OPEN Architecture has form for designing extraordinary buildings and this is set to continue with its Space Crystal. Likened to an extraterrestrial object by the firm, the museum and exhibition space will be defined by an unusual crystalline form.
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Nescafé's Dolce Gusto Neo store has been constructed using algorithmic 3D printing, and is built using biodegradable materials. Inspired by the coffee flower's five petals, this pop-up concept represents a step towards regenerative architecture.
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MAD Architects draws inspiration from the natural world with its latest upcoming project, a sprawling arts and culture center inside that's defined by a white roof meant to resemble scattered bamboo leaves.
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The MOT, by Ukraine's Balbek Bureau, offers an interesting take on shipping container-based design. It plays to the strengths of the metal boxes by creating a temporary art gallery that can be packed up and moved to a new location when required.
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UNStudio plans to transform the center of Düsseldorf with a new mixed-use project focused around two matching towers, which will incorporate significant greenery on their facades and reduce their grid-based energy use with sustainability features.
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ADAT Studio has revealed plans to create a new energy efficient and greenery filled science museum in Rome. Named the Science Forest, the building will feature galleries and exhibition areas arranged around an interior public park.
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Back in 2013, a Dutch startup launched a smartphone made using ethically sourced materials and designed for extended service life. Now the Fairphone has entered its fifth generation, sporting an OLED display, 50-MP cameras and fast charging.
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Sustainable timber architecture is already relatively environmentally friendly, but there's always room for improvement. A new startup says it could reduce waste in the manufacturing process of cross-laminated timber by up to 30 percent using AI.
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For more than a decade, the House of Marley has been catering to the eco-conscious music lover with sustainably-designed audio gear. The Stir it Up Lux turntable continues this mission, while also offering a tasty audiovisual treat.
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