Architecture
How Green Wins Over Grey: The Case For Landscape-Led Architecture
With infrastructure on the minds of so many Americans and car-centric planning mistakes of the past being corrected all around the country, pioneering landscape-led architecture projects can…
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HOW CAN HIGH STREETS BE REDESIGNED AS COMMUNITY GENERATORS?
While some high streets are losing their relevance others are being transformed into community-centric destinations. Solutions like more effective street management, lease restructuring and…
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Should Architecture Be Static? The Possibilities of Kinetic Buildings
Through shapes, colors, and the elements on their facades, many architects have sought to bring a sense of movement to works that are otherwise physically static. Santiago Calatrava, Jean…
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Skylights are an untapped resource for heating homes
Passive solar heating systems could supply enough heat for a third of the residential space in the United States, research finds. Passive solar heating systems collect natural light via…
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Sweden Is Building The Largest Wooden City In The World
Scandinavian studios Henning Larsen and White Arkitekter are designing Stockholm Wood City, which will become the world’s largest mass-timber development and have the “serenity of…
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How Recycling Concrete Could Accelerate Sustainable Construction
With the world’s population still growing, so continues the development of humans’ physical environment. As things stand we still rely on newly cast concrete as an efficient, strong and…
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Frank Lloyd Wright on why architecture should be about ideas and ideals
One of the most influential architects and designers of the 19th and 20th centuries, Frank Lloyd Wright helped define modern US architecture through his innovative style, which emphasised…
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We Could Soon Be Getting Energy From Solar Power Harvested In Space
The idea of space-based solar power (SBSP) – using satellites to collect energy from the sun and “beam” it to collection points on Earth – has been around since at least the late 1960s.…
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Zaha Hadid Architects Unveiled Chengdu Science Fiction Museum’s Design
In the shape of a nebula, the museum will be set up in the city that is a symbol of Chinese science fiction, with the intention of becoming a place where reason and fantasy are mixed. Zaha…
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10 Plants That Actually Thrive Outdoors During the Fall
Summer may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean your gardening needs to end, too! While you might be familiar with colorful annuals that thrive in late summer, when the weather is…
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10 Heartwarming, Hilarious, and Horrifying IKEA Stories from Real Shoppers
IKEA turns 80 this year, yet it still doesn’t look a day over its vibrant, modern youth. To celebrate the anniversary, IKEA is bringing back vintage furniture styles, and we’re taking a walk…
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The British Passport Is Still One Of The Most Powerful – But Not For Long
A year ago, I reported on an apparent slump in the power of our new, dark blue, non-EU British passport. According to the Henley Index – a global ranking by a consultancy advising on…
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Try Doing This Background Check on Landlords Before Signing a Lease
As a renter, the last thing you want is to be stuck signing a lease in a building that’s infested with bed bugs or roaches — or owned by a landlord or manager that won’t make repairs. This is…
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The Type Of Mess You Should Never Clean In Your Dishwasher For It To Last
You spend a lot of money on your dishwasher, so you want to make sure it lasts. With this in mind, it’s important that you take the right steps to maintain it. Checking the filter,…
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Princess Anne Is Poised To Open Private Estate Next Month
The Princess Royal will be hosting the Festival of British Eventing at her home Gatcombe Park. Princess Anne, 72, is poised to welcome thousands of visitors to her private home, Gatcombe…
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Amazon Prime Day 2023 – Unleash Your Inner Chef with Unbeatable Kitchen Deals & Upgrade Your Culinary Game for Less!
Calling all food enthusiasts and kitchen aficionados! Amazon Prime Day 2023 is here to take your culinary adventures to new heights with irresistible kitchen deals that will leave you hungry…
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Amazon Prime Day 2023 – Uncover the Best Deals on Computers and Electronics
Get ready to upgrade your digital life with the best deals on computers and electronics this Amazon Prime Day 2023! From cutting-edge gadgets to powerful computing devices, this is your chance…
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Balancing Act. Understanding The Pros And Cons Of Persistent Industrial Action.
Industrial actions, such as strikes, are a form of protest employed by workers and trade unions to voice their discontent and demand changes or improvements in their working conditions.…
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The Best 4th Of July Deals To Shop On Amazon
Celebrate Independence Day with a bang and get ready for some explosive savings! As the 4th of July approaches, Amazon is gearing up to ignite your shopping experience with incredible…
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