A new bio based timber neighborhood is advancing in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. The project centers on timber construction as a response to housing shortages and environmental goals. Developed by White Arkitekter and partners, it includes 519 homes built with timber construction…
An Ascending Journey that Transcends LimitationsToronto once operated under strict constraints. For a long time, Ontario’s building codes only allowed structures up to 6 stories. These limits applied to projects using a Mass Timber Structure. This academic project now rises…
In the heart of Los Angeles, the Cooperative Towers project stands as a new model of modern residential design. It combines sustainability, flexibility, and community interaction within a simple, innovative architectural framework.An Architectural Vision in Harmony with NatureThe project introduces…
Dorte Mandrup’s Centre for Health in Copenhagen represents a pioneering approach to healthcare architecture, designed to address lifestyle-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. Situated in the historic Nørrebro district, the centre is part of the city’s…
IntroductionAt the heart of Japan, Japanese wooden pagodas stand as both spiritual icons and remarkable feats of architecture. These multi-tiered towers, built centuries ago, are more than just religious landmarks—they’re living proof of a deep understanding of nature, seismic forces,…
✕ “It seems like everyone is just lost in a dreamworld,” laments an outsider on the sketch comedy Portlandia. “For one thing, your airport is 20 minutes to and from. That’s not how cities are!” The irony of the bit…
Architecture Competition: TIMBER IN THE CITY 4: Urban Habitats CompetitionThe competition challenges participants to interpret, invent, and deploy numerous methods of building systems, with a focus on innovations in wood design on a real site. For thousands of years, solid…
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