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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this

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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this 0 dbarista Tue, 07/11/2023 - 10:44 Multifamily Housing Is the office-to-residential conversion really what’s best for our downtowns from a cultural, urban, economic perspective? Is conversion from office to multifamily really a good idea?

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The Art of Earth Architecture

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This house is one of 250 buildings in The Art of Earth Architecture: Past, Present, Future , a new book by Jean Dethier and Princeton Architectural Press. Dethier is a curator and historian and has dedicated his 50-plus-year career to exploring architecture made from earthen materials. It was high time to honor them.

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Discover the Latest in Construction Innovation at Autodesk University 2022

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Their ideas and solutions enable us to work better, faster, and more efficiently. . Autodesk University 2022 is the premier event for innovators in the architecture, design, and construction. From informative classes to networking functions, you’ll be sure to gain new ideas and perspectives at every turn. . Digital Twins .

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

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While this impressive material has emerged as a game-changing solution for projects worldwide – ranging from office and hospitality spaces to residential buildings - it is still in its infancy when it comes to laboratory and research facilities.

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The Future of Architecture Lies in Fluid Design

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The Future of Architecture Lies in Fluid Design. The future of architecture will discard previous notions of fenced-in spaces meant solely for work and life. Spaces will transform into fluid, shared, and multi-functional areas where single purpose places, such as offices, are no longer necessary, says Forbes. Architecture.

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7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

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NET POSITIVE TOTAL CARBON – Clean the air TRPL has a feasible plan to achieve total carbon-positive status at its opening, with further improvement over the life of the building. Organic architectural elements mimic the Badlands features and invite visitors to immerse themselves in the very experience that inspired T.R.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

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Public housing “often gave anonymity and feelings of isolation to people living in those high-rises,” says Liebman, who was the chief of architecture for the New York State Urban Development Corporation (now Empire State Development) from 1969–1975. The community will be home to offices, schools, services such as daycare, and retail/dining.

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