Building and Construction
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Snøhetta recently completed work on an impressively energy efficient high-rise. It combines clever design and sustainability features, allowing it to maintain a comfortable temperature without grid-based power.
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Glass might soon have some competition from an unlikely rival – bamboo. Scientists in China have turned regular old bamboo into a transparent material that’s also resistant to fire and water, and suppresses smoke.
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Featuring an all-wood design that makes it stand out in the crowded tiny house scene, Madeiguincho's recently completed Pego is a very compact model that's ready to head into the wild with a solar panel setup.
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Saudi Arabia isn't done wowing us with its wildly ambitious, and at times impractical, vision to remake its desert landscape into a tourist paradise. Its latest project envisions a new marina for superyachts, plus a luxurious community.
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Bricks made of discarded glass and recycling-waste ash have been shown to insulate better than regular bricks, while also requiring less energy to produce. And of course, they additionally use materials which would otherwise end up in landfills.
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Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a team made up of high-profile architects and bridge-building experts has proposed a new – and safer – replacement to ensure a similar tragedy can't happen again.
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Likened to a Swiss Army knife in the way it maximizes space, this compact dwelling was built on the existing foundations of a 1950s garage, on a steep plot. Its interior layout showcases some clever downsizing ideas for a small family.
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One of the challenges of downsizing is that it's awkward to have friends over. Despite its compact size, Baluchon's Mirasol ensures its owner's social life won't suffer with a guest sleeping area and a kitchen that opens onto an outdoor bar.
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Dubai already boasts the world's tallest building and now local firm Urb envisions transforming its shores with the world's largest coastal regeneration project too. The development would plant millions of mangrove trees, spread over 72 km.
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Aston Martin's first completed real estate project wouldn't look out of place as a villain's lair in a Bond movie. The extraordinary skyscraper takes the form of a huge glass sail and rises to a height of 249 m above the Miami coastline.
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Dragon Tiny Homes' recent Avalon model has a length of just 24 ft and comes with a relatively low price tag of $74,950. Despite its compact dimensions, it includes three bedrooms, meaning it has space for a small family.
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Dubai already hosts the world's tallest building and will soon boast bragging rights for the world's tallest residential skyscraper too. The supertall will reach a height of 517 m and feature just 251 ultra-luxurious residences.
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