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English practice Delve Architects has used joyful colours and natural, tactile materials to outfit a newly established kindergarten by the River Thames in east London that can be accessed via boat. The Nest daycare centre is part of a wider housing development in the Royal Wharf area, occupying a commercial unit at the base of … Read More "Delve Architects designs “nurturing but playful” The Nest nursery" The post Delve Architects designs “nurturing but playful” The Nest nursery appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SyCMx9

One thing we often hear when we talk to innovators and corporates alike, is the importance of partnerships as we pursue our climate goals. We take a closer look at this trend and talk to Jennifer Droguett, Creative Director of Anciela, a London-based conscious womenswear label. Founded in 2019, Anciela is a homage to Jennifer’s … Read More "Planet Champions: Jennifer Droguett – Springwise" The post Planet Champions: Jennifer Droguett – Springwise appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SyBypY

a luxury office building to rise in miami   Miami, a rapidly growing city known lately for its diverse and innovative architecture, is about to welcome Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)‘s ‘Tower 36’ to its skyline. The luxury high-rise office building, developed by One Thousand Group together with architect of record ODP Architecture & Design, has just … Read More "KPF approved for ‘tower 36’ in design district" The post KPF approved for ‘tower 36’ in design district appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy9nwr

Indian practice Studio Hinge has completed Forest of Knowledge, a library in Mumbai that sits beneath a tree-like canopy of latticed wood. The library was designed for the Cricket Club of India, a member’s club dating back to the 1930s that is housed in an art deco building in southern Mumbai. Columns were created to … Read More "Studio Hinge creates library spaces beneath tree-like wooden columns" The post Studio Hinge creates library spaces beneath tree-like wooden columns appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy8q6L

Spotted: Neoprene – used widely in waterwear – was invented in 1930 out of petroleum-based chemicals. However, an alternative made without petroleum products was actually developed in the 1960s. This uses calcium carbonate from limestone and has become common in most high-end wetsuits as a sustainable and high-performance option. However, limestone neoprene is often lined with … Read More "Sustainable water wear for women" The post Sustainable water wear for women appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy8QlX

Danish architecture studio Henning Larsen has revealed plans for a mass-timber logistics hub on Flevopolder island, the Netherlands, that will be the largest of its kind in the world. Designed by Henning Larsen, the 155,000-square-metre hub will contain offices, shuttle storage and pallet shuttle, as well as a restaurant and roof garden. Trees will provide … Read More "Henning Larsen unveils design for world’s largest timber logistics centre" The post Henning Larsen unveils design for world’s largest timber logistics centre appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy7H0D

This lookbook collects 10 interiors in Italy with a distinctly rustic feel, including homes and hotels replete with wooden beams, cool stone and other rich textures. As well as being known for its contemporary furniture and lighting design, Italy is home to some of Europe’s oldest buildings and has numerous historic cities and villages. From … Read More "Ten rustic Italian interiors that evoke the historic Mediterranean" The post Ten rustic Italian interiors that evoke the historic Mediterranean appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy6Wlj

Spotted: Discarded or ‘ghost’ fishing nets are the deadliest form of ocean plastic. Made from long-lasting materials, they continue catching marine life for over 500 years after they enter the ocean according to social enterprise Waterhaul. And a recent study calculated that around two per cent of all fishing gear is lost to the ocean, … Read More "Making eyewear from ghost fishing gear" The post Making eyewear from ghost fishing gear appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy6H3P

design pavilion 2023: reviving traditional craft   This year’s Design Pavilion for NYCxDESIGN included an experimental installation dubbed Bamboo Cloud, designed and crafted by Shanghai-based architecture studio llLab. The lightweight structure appeared to float over Gansevoort Plaza in New York‘s Meatpacking District from October 12th through 18th during Archtober 2023. Bamboo, a versatile and sustainable … Read More "llLab weaves ‘bamboo cloud’ pavilion to float over lower manhattan" The post llLab weaves ‘bamboo cloud’ pavilion to float over lower manhattan appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy5WnN

Our latest lookbook focuses on quiet luxury and features projects including a French hotel and a Swedish Grace apartment that exemplify the trend for discrete, yet sumptuous interiors. Classic, hardwearing materials and simple, neutral colour palettes characterise these eight quiet luxury interiors, which convey an elegant feeling without being over-the-top. Gleaming marble decorates bathrooms and … Read More "Eight quiet luxury interiors from Biarritz to Stockholm" The post Eight quiet luxury interiors from Biarritz to Stockholm appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy5Wdg

Spotted: Most people are familiar with RFID tags – a type of tracking system that uses smart barcodes in order to identify items. RFID stands for “radio frequency identification,” and the tags use radio waves to transmit data from the tag to a reader. RFID tags have uses as disparate as tracking items in retail … Read More "Smart threads for product traceability" The post Smart threads for product traceability appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy5WPd

Spotted: In 2021, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare reached a global market size of $11 billion (around €10.4 billion). Researchers expect that figure to continue growing and surpass $188 billion by 2030 (around €178 billion). As of 2021, around a fifth of healthcare organisations around the world were in the process of … Read More "AI streamlines clinical workflow by analysing images and text" The post AI streamlines clinical workflow by analysing images and text appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy3n6C

There are just five days left to save on tickets for the Dezeen Awards 2023 party. Book now to secure your place at our reduced early-bird rate and see this year’s winners announced. Early-bird tickets will be on sale until 23:59 London time on 31 October 2023. Save 20 per cent and book your ticket for … Read More "Five days left to book early-bird tickets to Dezeen Awards 2023 party" The post Five days left to book early-bird tickets to Dezeen Awards 2023 party appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy1NtS

Hydrogen is the most abundant element on Earth and has been identified as an important clean fuel for the energy transition, emitting only water when burned instead of carbon dioxide. However, producing hydrogen can be carbon intensive, and storing and transporting it is a challenge due to the extremely low temperatures and high pressure needed … Read More "Fuelling the hydrogen revolution with green ammonia" The post Fuelling the hydrogen revolution with green ammonia appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sy1NhM

Spotted: Researchers predict that the refurbished electronics market will reach more than $94 billion (around €88 billion) by 2030. Such growth suggests an increase in the accessibility of devices based on cost as well as more robust reuse and recycling systems. Contributing to the big strides being taken in keeping used electronic devices out of … Read More "Helping companies and individuals access a circular economy for electronics" The post Helping companies and individuals access a circular economy for electronics appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sxymv3

Spotted: Nitrogen oxides – or ‘NOx’ – is a collective term for a group of gassy compounds that contain nitrogen and oxygen atoms. Within this group, the most significant gases are nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and nitrous oxide (N2O). NO and NO2 are produced during combustion and have negative impacts for human health … Read More "Converting air pollution into plant fertiliser" The post Converting air pollution into plant fertiliser appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sxw6Wx

Spotted: It is estimated that the world will consume 7.1 billion kilogrammes of tea in 2023, and a Macau-based startup is working to develop sustainable materials for use in the Far East, with a project to turn spent tea leaves and other local bio-waste streams into packaging and other industry items. Zence Object hopes to … Read More "Everyday materials made out of tea waste" The post Everyday materials made out of tea waste appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxsjdC

In Hong Kong’s fast-paced Central District, local practice MR Studio has modelled this fitness studio on a futuristic Martian dwelling to offer members an escape from their busy lives. Gym Town‘s entryway and reception are finished entirely in an an earthy shade of orange, chosen to reflect the colours of Mars, while moody black workout … Read More "MR Studio designs Hong Kong gym to “transport visitors to another world”" The post MR Studio designs Hong Kong gym to “transport visitors to another world” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxpwZN

Spotted: As the world continues to break global temperature records and conditions get drier, wildfires are increasing in frequency, severity, and duration. In 2023 alone, there have been almost 50,000 fires, burning 2.57 million acres of vegetation. Wildfires wreak havoc on communities, environments, and the economy, and one company is working to suppress catastrophic fires … Read More "Equipping autonomous aircraft to rapidly tackle wildfires" The post Equipping autonomous aircraft to rapidly tackle wildfires appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxpwQR

Spotted: The European Commission is navigating a bumpy path as it attempts to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals in the environment. A proposal on a sustainable use of pesticides regulation (SUR) suggests halving the amount of pesticides in use in the region by 2030 may be debated in early 2024. On the other hand, … Read More "Crop care products based on sustainable materials" The post Crop care products based on sustainable materials appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sxn3kg

Tickets for the Dezeen Awards 2023 party to celebrate this year’s winners are now on sale. Book now to secure your place at our reduced early-bird rate! Taking place at Shoreditch Electric Light Station in London on 28 November, we will celebrate the winners of Dezeen Awards 2023 with food, drink, live entertainment and music … Read More "Dezeen Awards 2023 party tickets on sale!" The post Dezeen Awards 2023 party tickets on sale! appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxlFTS

Spotted: The World Health Organization predicts that the healthcare staff shortage experienced across the African continent will worsen by 2030. A long-standing problem, staff shortages have been exacerbated by rapid population growth alongside economic advancement, and experts recommend strengthening training programmes and governance of the workforce in order to improve the situation. While systemic change, … Read More "Smart lockers let patients pick up their medication in minutes" The post Smart lockers let patients pick up their medication in minutes appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxlFL0

The International Environment Agency (IEA) considers heat pumps to be a central technology in the bid to decarbonise the way homes are heated, estimating that they could reduce global CO2 emissions by at least 500 million tonnes by 2030 – equal to all the cars in Europe today. In the UK, domestic heating and air … Read More "Decarbonising domestic heating at scale" The post Decarbonising domestic heating at scale appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxhnBk

Architecture firm K.A Studio has designed the remodel of an apartment building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that included the addition of green space. In an area filled with concrete and hard lines, this updated apartment building, which is now used for staycations, has been designed as an oasis in the city, with the … Read More "Wavy Balconies With Overhanging Plants Are A Design Feature On This Apartment Building" The post Wavy Balconies With Overhanging Plants Are A Design Feature On This Apartment Building appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxfBWM

Spotted: As locations around the world battle increasingly severe weather events, outdoor sirens, mobile texts, and television notices are common ways of notifying communities of impending disaster. The lethal fire on Hawaii’s Maui Island is an example of a time when planned emergency alerts did not work. With more than 400 outdoor alarms available for … Read More "IoT sensors for hyper-local natural disaster insights" The post IoT sensors for hyper-local natural disaster insights appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxbbSG

Spotted: Disposable plastics have become a crucial part of research and healthcare, especially for consumables like syringes and test tubes that need sterilisation. A lot of this laboratory and clinical plastic waste is sent to landfill or incinerated without a specialised recycling service. This linear economy takes its toll on the environment. According to one … Read More "Recycling single-use plastic waste from labs" http://dlvr.it/SxXzhF

Spotted: Global macroeconomic activity is putting pressure on the world’s construction industry, with growth in many regions slowing and in other areas, reversing. One method contractors and owners can use to mitigate the volatility of markets and rising costs of supplies is to reduce the amount of materials used in a build.  Many in the … Read More "Using AI to design out excess concrete" The post Using AI to design out excess concrete appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxVNKG

Spotted: For some time, fermentation has been used to produce pharmaceuticals like insulin and vitamins. Now, however, Portuguese startup PFx Biotech has developed a process for producing human milk proteins. The company says that its milk is genetically identical to human breast milk. To create the milk proteins, PFx inserts the genetic information for human … Read More "Using precision fermentation to create human milk protein" The post Using precision fermentation to create human milk protein appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxSX1L

Spotted: According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Chile is a “world-class destination for solar and wind energy developers,” in large part because of the country’s energy planning, which has helped to boost project development, especially in terms of electricity transmission. However, even in a country with such a good record, there are renewable energy … Read More "Bringing off-grid solar to new sectors" The post Bringing off-grid solar to new sectors appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxQjnf

Spotted: Two issues that often face developing economies are a deficit in recycling infrastructure and the availability of affordable housing. Timao Group is aiming to provide an answer to both these problems through its provision of modular homes made from recycled plastic.   Timao transforms post-consumer plastic into the materials necessary to create its modular homes, … Read More "Turning post-consumer plastic into building materials" The post Turning post-consumer plastic into building materials appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxNJFn

London agency Blond has designed Edge Slick, a comb-style device for styling hair with a reusable handle that doubles as a hands-free applicator for hair gel. Edge Slick is a neutral-hued edge styler created by Blond for Ruka, a UK Black women-owned business that creates hair extensions and accessories. Edge Slick was designed by Blond for … Read More "Blond design agency creates “first refillable” edge styler for Ruka" The post Blond design agency creates “first refillable” edge styler for Ruka appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxKkQJ

Spotted: Kenya has a thriving livestock industry that employs half of all agricultural workers in the country. But gaps in the cold chain contribute to large volumes of food being wasted, with Sub-Saharan Africa losing 36 per cent of all food post-harvest, and 94 per cent of that figure being caused by inefficiencies across the supply … Read More "Solar-powered cooling for East Africa’s livestock industry " The post Solar-powered cooling for East Africa’s livestock industry  appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxKkL4

Approximately 28% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions are generated by the operations of buildings. And heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems alone contribute to 40% of the average commercial building’s energy consumption. More and more, high performance buildings are turning to data to curb energy use with cost-effective, easy-to-implement energy conservation measures. Feedback … Read More "Occupancy Intelligence for Energy Savings" The post Occupancy Intelligence for Energy Savings appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxH6wS

Spotted: Cement is a vital component in construction, with an estimated 4 billion tonnes produced each year. Yet at the same time, cement production is also a huge contributor to global warming, generating 1.67 billion tonnes of CO2 in 2021. Clearly, getting the world to net zero is going to require reducing emissions from cement. … Read More "Electrifying cement production for kiln-free concrete" The post Electrifying cement production for kiln-free concrete appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxDVBv

Spotted: Urbanisation may prove highly beneficial for increasing employment and educational opportunities, but scientists are increasingly noting the negative impact of urban environments on our health, including rising instances of cancers. And according to researchers, the burden of cancer is set to rise faster in developing countries in the coming years, including in Nigeria.  At … Read More "Detecting cancer cells with an AI-powered web platform" The post Detecting cancer cells with an AI-powered web platform appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SxB1lh

Low-back sofas and armchairs play a key role in our latest lookbook, which explores how low-slung furniture can make living rooms feel more relaxed and less formal. When lounge furniture sits low to the ground, it can make a big difference to the mood of the room. Low-back seats are typically more generous in width, … Read More "Eight living rooms featuring low-slung furniture and seating" The post Eight living rooms featuring low-slung furniture and seating appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sx8DXJ

Spotted: The global security industry is growing rapidly – worth around $113 billion (around €108 billion) in 2022, the global physical security market is projected to reach almost $210 billion (around €200 billion) by 2032. However, at the same time, there is a growing shortage of security workers. One way to plug the labour gap … Read More "Two-wheeled robots for on-site security" The post Two-wheeled robots for on-site security appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sx8DJ2

Spotted: Electric motorcycles, while currently a small percentage of vehicles on the road, are becoming more common, and the global market is expected to grow steadily between 2022 and 2030. Currently valued at more than $30 billion (around €28.7 billion), electric motorcycles are becoming more desirable as technology develops and governments provide incentives for their … Read More "Electrifying motorcycles in Southeast Asia" The post Electrifying motorcycles in Southeast Asia appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sx6SR4

It wasn’t that long ago that pineapples were seen as a luxury – but now they can be found on supermarket shelves all year round, fuelling a 400 per cent increase in global pineapple production since 1960. The downside of this phenomenal growth is 25 million tonnes of pineapple waste a year from the plant’s … Read More "Turning pineapple waste into natural textiles" The post Turning pineapple waste into natural textiles appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sx44lr

Spotted: Cycling is widely recognised as one of the most sustainable modes of transportation available and a great form of exercise for various age groups, but researchers point out that at the end-of-life stage, bicycles have “a significant (and uncalculated) carbon footprint.” And as fast as children grow, so does the volume of waste they … Read More "A subscribe and recycle model for kids’ bicycles and toys " The post A subscribe and recycle model for kids’ bicycles and toys  appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sx1XHG

Beverley Gower-Jones is Managing Partner of the Clean Growth Fund, CEO of business incubation consultancy Carbon Limiting Technologies and an independent member of the UK cross-government Net Zero Innovation Board. We talk to her about accelerating the rate of net-zero innovation. Interview “We have a broken investment ladder. Entrepreneurs and CEOs spend all their time … Read More "Enlightened leaders: Beverley Gower-Jones OBE" The post Enlightened leaders: Beverley Gower-Jones OBE appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Swyw5R

Spotted: Following an increase in the number of people worldwide without access to electricity in 2022, 2023 is seeing a decline, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlighting local home solar systems as one of the main reasons for the improvement. That growth, however, is still deemed too slow to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable … Read More "Mesh-grids for electrifying remote communities" The post Mesh-grids for electrifying remote communities appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SwwKxH

Architizer is thrilled to announce the winners of the 11th Annual A+Awards! Interested in participating next season? Sign up for key information about the 12th Annual A+Awards, set to launch this fall. Susan Sontag once said that there were only three subjects she had been interested in her whole life: “freaks,” women and China. She isn’t … Read More "Architecture and the Economy: Inside China’s Ghost Cities" The post Architecture and the Economy: Inside China’s Ghost Cities appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Swt6Jy