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Explore a further 25 extraordinary architectural photographs, each one a Finalist in the 2022 One Photo Challenge. Let us know which are your favorites on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #OnePhotoChallenge! ← Previous 25 Photos     Next 25 Photos → “Dreaming While Awake” by Alex Nye Alex Nye Art “A man is huddled inside of … Read More "One Photo Challenge 2022: The 100 Finalists (Part 3)" The post One Photo Challenge 2022: The 100 Finalists (Part 3) appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SVndF0

Spotted: Chronic wounds are a major medical issue affecting 1 in 20 patients in Singapore. One of the leading causes for chronic wounds is diabetes, a disease that affects 1 in 10 patients in the cIty-state. With an ageing population set to exacerbate the problem, innovators are thinking laterally to find novel solutions. One company … Read More "Treating wounds with frog skin and maggots" The post Treating wounds with frog skin and maggots appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SVgzcc

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter.  Portugal is one of the most visited countries in Europe, and there is no surprise why. Located at the southwest point of Europe, Portugal enjoys a coastline connected to the Atlantic Ocean and borders Spain to the east. The … Read More "Why Portugal Is a Dream Destination for Design Lovers" The post Why Portugal Is a Dream Destination for Design Lovers appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SVgddk

Text description provided by the architects. Kids of Kathmandu, an NGO that builds schools in Nepal, recruited MESH to build a new school building for 5-7th graders on a scenic site in the hills outside the city. The organization is committed to sustainable construction, and resources were severely limited by budget, site accessibility, and general … Read More "Gulmeshwori Basic School // MESH Architectures" The post Gulmeshwori Basic School // MESH Architectures appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SVgD7v

Spotted: Through photosynthesis, plants convert water, carbon dioxide, and energy from sunlight into sugars that they use to grow biomass. This process has been the basis of the food chain for millions of years, yet it is surprisingly inefficient. In fact, only about one per cent of the energy found in sunlight actually ends up … Read More "‘Artificial photosynthesis’ could be the future of food" The post ‘Artificial photosynthesis’ could be the future of food appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SVcgVY

Spotted: One of the main downsides of nuclear power is the challenge of decommissioning old facilities, a process that requires adequate technologies, sufficient funding, solutions for the management of nuclear waste, and a skilled workforce. Smart robots can play an important role in decommissioning legacy power stations quickly, safely, and cheaply, and a new project … Read More "Autonomous robots help with nuclear decommissioning" The post Autonomous robots help with nuclear decommissioning appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SVYQ4R

Explore a further 25 extraordinary architectural photographs, each one a Finalist in the 2022 One Photo Challenge. Let us know which are your favorites on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #OnePhotoChallenge! ← Previous 25 Photos     Next 25 Photos → “Tempus Fugit” by George Messaritakis “Immediately before I pressed the shutter while photographing this summer … Read More "One Photo Challenge 2022: The 100 Finalists (Part 2)" The post One Photo Challenge 2022: The 100 Finalists (Part 2) appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SVY52m

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Spotted: Rivers and canals that have mostly been overlooked as sources of renewable energy could begin providing enough power for an entire community. Belgian company Turbulent has developed vortex turbines that are small enough for use in almost any river or canal. Called Living Rivers, the systems of turbines all have impellers that move at … Read More "Small turbines turn almost any river into a hydroelectric power source" The post Small turbines turn almost any river into a hydroelectric power source appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SVVJgY

Anyone fitting out a new home has likely considered whether it’s better to hire a professional to design the interiors of their new space or to take that task on themselves. Hiring an interior designer brings unquestionable value to making a home uniquely functional and comfortable, but it does bring into question if it’s worth … Read More "As a First-Time Home Buyer, Should I Hire an Interior Designer?" The post As a First-Time Home Buyer, Should I Hire an Interior Designer? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SVV0dx

PAULO MERLINI architects has designed the offices of E-GOI & CLAVEL´S KITCHEN in Portugal, and one of the main design features central to the interior is a spiraling ramp. The former warehouse, which has now been transformed into offices that span multiple floors, includes a ramp that replaces the need for a staircase. The elegantly … Read More "Instead Of Stairs, A Spiraling Ramp Was Designed For This Office Building" The post Instead Of Stairs, A Spiraling Ramp Was Designed For This Office Building appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SVTd3t

How can architecture be a force for good in our ever-changing world? During Future Fest, we’ll pose this question to some of the world’s best architects. Launching in September, our three-week-long virtual event will be 100% free to attend. Register here! When you think of the 1980s, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s Madonna or Prince, Cheers … Read More "The Software That Changed Architecture: Reflecting on 40 Years of AutoCAD" The post The Software That Changed Architecture: Reflecting on 40 Years of AutoCAD appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SVSBTk

Spotted: Writing assistants have become a ubiquitous part of office life. Anyone who has worked with Microsoft Word will be familiar with the red and blue squiggly lines that indicate spelling and grammar mistakes. And sophisticated plug-ins like Grammarly—now the tenth most valuable US startup—provide more in-depth feedback on writing style and grammar. But what if … Read More "A ‘spellchecker’ for inclusive writing" The post A ‘spellchecker’ for inclusive writing appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SV7rXB

Spotted: Between 1991 and 2005 the European Union banned the use of all six types of asbestos in a series of directives. Today, we know that this building material, which was commonly used for flooring, roofing, and insulation, is deadly. In fact, the World Health Organization has estimated that asbestos causes 107,000 deaths worldwide each … Read More "Mapping asbestos with AI – Springwise" The post Mapping asbestos with AI – Springwise appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SV7rWy

Spotted: Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) look set to play a crucial role in the future of energy as the world transitions away from fossil fuels. Found in everything from electric vehicles to smartphones and computers, these batteries have several downsides when it comes to environmental impact. Lithium mining is an extremely water-intensive process that involves the use … Read More "Mitigating the impact of lithium-ion batteries in the energy transition" The post Mitigating the impact of lithium-ion batteries in the energy transition appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STlrmK

Browse the Architizer Jobs Board and apply for architecture and design positions at some of the world’s best firms. Click here to sign up for our Jobs Newsletter.  Few architectural design processes begin with a blank slate. Rarely is a plot of land as flat and featureless as the sheets of paper used to plan … Read More "Want to Stay Relevant in Architecture? Become an Adaptive Reuse or Renovation Expert" The post Want to Stay Relevant in Architecture? Become an Adaptive Reuse or Renovation Expert appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STlrJm

Global innovation spotlight: Canada Global Innovation Spotlight Reflecting our global Springwise readership, we explore the innovation landscape and freshest thinking from a new country each week. To celebrate Canada day last week, we are celebrating three exciting Canadian innovations… Canada Innovation Facts Global Innovation Index ranking: 16th Climate targets: cut emissions by at least 40-45 … Read More "Global innovation spotlight: Canada – Springwise" The post Global innovation spotlight: Canada – Springwise appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STlqcp

Spotted:  There is an estimated 75 to 119 million tonnes of plastic waste in our oceans today. And while most endeavours to tackle ocean waste have focused on addressing litter floating on the surface, the majority of it is found on the ocean floor. The underwater environment poses a unique challenge. Traditional methods of cleaning up the ocean … Read More "Autonomous robots collect seafloor litter" The post Autonomous robots collect seafloor litter appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STlqCL

The winners of Architizer’s 3rd Annual One Rendering Challenge have been revealed! Interested in next year’s program? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.   Sections are integral to understanding any architectural scheme. Whether 2D or 3D, they can give an insight into the varying heights within a model, site conditions, function, material use, light mapping … Read More "9 Tutorials To Improve Your Section Renderings" The post 9 Tutorials To Improve Your Section Renderings appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STlq7J

Spotted: While climate change is undoubtedly leading to more extreme weather events, it can be difficult to understand how climate change is impacting on local weather. After all, how are we to determine if an unseasonably warm day is due to global warming or is simply normal variation in temperature? Climate Central is attempting to … Read More "A new index shows the influence of climate change in real time" The post A new index shows the influence of climate change in real time appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STVM9r

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter.  Whether on top of the mountain or deep into the woods, staying in close contact with nature can free your heart and mind from exhausting urban life. When designing with rich natural contexts, breaking the architectural volume down into … Read More "6 Rural Residences Composed of Clustered Volumes" The post 6 Rural Residences Composed of Clustered Volumes appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STVM9c

Infrastructure encompasses all the connections that hold the global economy together. Traditionally, these connections have come in the form of buildings, roads, and power supplies. But with the advent of the internet age, cables, wires, data centres, and satellites are increasingly integral to the economy’s nervous system. While many in the developed world take this … Read More "Innovation and SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure" The post Innovation and SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STR8lS

Spotted: Polyethylene terephalate (PET) is a common type of plastic used for applications such as water bottles, dispensing containers, and biscuit trays. Although PET is recyclable using both mechanical and advanced recycling processes, a large amount of this plastic ends up in the environment due to the sheer amount in circulation. Moreover, PET is made … Read More "A biodegradable plastic made from plant waste" The post A biodegradable plastic made from plant waste appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STN03f

Send us a photo. Tell us a story. Win $2,500! Architizer’s 3rd Annual One Photo Challenge is underway with a Late Entry Deadline on July 15, 2022! Start your entry for architecture’s biggest photography competition here. We’re excited to reveal our second architectural photography webinar of the year — and you’re invited! Join Architizer’s Architecture Editor Hannah Feniak on … Read More "Free Webinar: How to Photograph Iconic Architecture (and Avoid Clichés!)" The post Free Webinar: How to Photograph Iconic Architecture (and Avoid Clichés!) appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STMznP

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Spotted: Sodium bicarbonate, known colloquially as ‘baking soda’, has a diverse range of uses and is found in domestic kitchens all over the world. Now, one of Europe’s largest producers of the common ingredient, Tata Chemicals Europe (TCE), is producing it in an innovative and environmentally friendly way. The company has just finished constructing the … Read More "Turning carbon dioxide into baking soda" The post Turning carbon dioxide into baking soda appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STMz1Q

Browse the Architizer Jobs Board and apply for architecture and design positions at some of the world’s best firms. Click here to sign up for our Jobs Newsletter.  Now more than ever our cities need landscape architects. Whether to help revitalize downtown communities with pedestrian-first green spaces or to restore biodiversity to local parks, the … Read More "Why Landscape Architects Are the Unsung Heroes of the Design World" The post Why Landscape Architects Are the Unsung Heroes of the Design World appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/STMz16