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Spotted: Despite a well-publicised difficult year in 2023, plant-based meat is on the rise, with the global market forecast to reach revenues of $24.8 billion by 2030. But while the long-term drivers for plant-based meat look promising, many in the industry feel that the ‘mouthfeel’ of the products available today is holding the market back, … Read More "Is AI the secret ingredient for tastier alt meat?" The post Is AI the secret ingredient for tastier alt meat? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T27fPV

The word is now out, and sales of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are taking off. New rebates, mandates, and tax credits will likely drive sales through the roof by the end of this decade. Heat pump water heaters use a fraction of the energy of legacy technologies, with great performance, which means lower utility … Read More "We Are the Rare, Repeat Heat Pump Water Heater Customers" The post We Are the Rare, Repeat Heat Pump Water Heater Customers appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T27f9L

The latest edition of “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today.   In the heart of Tampere, Finland, the Hiedanranta Innovation Bay project is a shining example of urban transformation, challenging the conventional suburban model … Read More "From Suburbs to Hubs: Innovation Districts Usher In a New Era of Urban Planning" The post From Suburbs to Hubs: Innovation Districts Usher In a New Era of Urban Planning appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T26q2C

Architect Arnaud Behzadi and artist Florence Bamberger have combined French and Brazilian influences to create interiors for a pair of adjoining restaurants. Located in Paris’ 17th arrondissement, Oka Fogo is the latest eatery from Raphael Rego, a Michelin-starred chef who is originally from Rio de Janeiro. Behzadi designed interiors that aim to capture the spirit … Read More "Oka Fogo restaurants in Paris feature murals by Florence Bamberger" The post Oka Fogo restaurants in Paris feature murals by Florence Bamberger appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T25S46

Spotted: In the US, approximately seven million acres of land are burned by wildfires each year, and global warming is increasing the risk of very large fires. At the same time, not enough resources are being allocated to reforesting the areas that are lost to the flames, and there is an overall lack of seeds, … Read More "Tech scales up reforestation in the wake of wildfires" The post Tech scales up reforestation in the wake of wildfires appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T255vM

casa attico by atelier matteo arnone   In the north-east of Brazil, on the shore of São Miguel do Gostoso, Casa Attico emerges as one of the recent and characteristic projects of architecture and urban design studio Atelier Matteo Arnone. Made of brickwork and concrete, the residence takes on a unique, circular morphology and position, both influenced by the regional winds. … Read More "a brick tower rises from a concrete base inside matteo arnone’s caso attico" The post a brick tower rises from a concrete base inside matteo arnone’s caso attico appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T24Gyv

Greek architecture offices K-Studio and Monogon have converted the abandoned Manna Sanatorium in Arcadia, southern Greece, into a luxury forest hotel. Originally built in the 1920s to give tuberculosis patients access to the healing power of nature, the historic structure is now a five-star wellness retreat. Manna offers 32 rooms fitted out with natural materials … Read More "Historic sanatorium in Greek mountain forest transformed into Manna hotel" The post Historic sanatorium in Greek mountain forest transformed into Manna hotel appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T22vjr

Spotted: This year will see several changes designed to bring the EU closer to its climate-neutral goal for 2050. The first report of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is due at the end of January 2024, and the region’s Deforestation Regulation comes into effect in December 2024. Back in December 2023, the European … Read More "Helping local, green products reach shop shelves" The post Helping local, green products reach shop shelves appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T22ZrR

The world’s first full-scale timber wind turbine has started turning in Sweden, with a tower built by wood technology company Modvion. The 105-metre-tall tower, located in the region of Skara, is Modvion‘s first commercial wind turbine tower, and follows on from a smaller 30-metre-high demonstration project the company completed in 2020. While its rotor blades … Read More "First full-height timber wind turbine opens in Sweden" The post First full-height timber wind turbine opens in Sweden appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T21mMv

California design studio Lovers Unite has reinvigorated a 1950s home with sweeping views of the Los Angeles hills, turning an unused balcony into an extension of the indoor social space. The wooden dwelling in LA’s Silver Lake neighbourhood belongs to production designer James Chinlund and artist Clare Crespo. Lovers Unite renovated the home for a … Read More "Lovers Unite revives interiors of mid-century Silver Lake home" The post Lovers Unite revives interiors of mid-century Silver Lake home appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T20WBd

Spotted: The COVID pandemic shined a spotlight on the huge amount of plastic waste produced by disposable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). While PPE such as medical masks, respirators, and surgical gowns are essential health equipment, most of it is highly unsustainable, made using petroleum-based, non-biodegradable polymers. These materials, along with other post-consumer plastic, are not … Read More "Recycling plastic waste into multi-purpose chemicals" The post Recycling plastic waste into multi-purpose chemicals appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T20Hd7

A classic paradox in architecture is that, quite often, the buildings that get people talking most are those that are gloriously defined by silence. The stunningly serene spa at the heart of the Society Hotel in Bingen, Washington, is a perfect example of this phenomena, and its elemental beauty has now been recognized with the … Read More "Serenity Framed: Waetcher Architecture’s Society Hotel Awarded Top Prize in 6th Best of LaCantina Competition" The post Serenity Framed: Waetcher Architecture’s Society Hotel Awarded Top Prize in 6th Best of LaCantina Competition appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1zTRv

Spotted: Seagrass is the only flowering plant that grows in marine environments, living in shallow, sheltered coastal areas and forming dense, underwater meadows. These meadows support thousands of marine species, provide vital sources of food for human communities, store carbon, prevent land erosion, and help keep coastal waters clean. But seagrass is also under significant … Read More "Seagrass regeneration backed by science" The post Seagrass regeneration backed by science appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1yWYh

Architizer’s 12th Annual A+Awards are officially underway! Sign up for key program updates and prepare your submission ahead of the Final Entry Deadline on January 26th.   The architecture industry is looking for alternatives to concrete, the world’s most widely used building material. Cheap, versatile and strong, concrete is one of the most revolutionary substances in … Read More "Can You Really Grow a City? The Truth About Mycelium" The post Can You Really Grow a City? The Truth About Mycelium appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1xh3Z

Japanese architect Keiji Ashizawa has created the interior for a skincare clinic in Tokyo, using textiles and custom-made furniture to make it feel more residential than medical. The Aloop Clinic & Lab, which provides “skin cure and care”, is located in the city’s upscale Ginza area and run by Japanese beauty company POLA. Ashizawa wanted … Read More "Keiji Ashizawa adds “residential calm” to Aloop clinic in Ginza" The post Keiji Ashizawa adds “residential calm” to Aloop clinic in Ginza appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1wZg6

Spotted: Rainfall affects many aspects of a farmer’s work. Deciding when to sow seeds, where to pasture cattle and other animals, and when to harvest are some of the many daily, weather-dependent decisions farmers make. For smallholder farmers, a miscalculation leading to crop failure could severely impact an entire family’s health.  For farmers living in … Read More "Satellites predict extreme weather in the tropics" The post Satellites predict extreme weather in the tropics appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1wZQP

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. California’s residential architecture represents a long history of experimentation and testing new ideas. As the demand for sustainable, innovative and beautiful residences continues to grow, architects and designers are redefining the concept of modern living in the Golden State. … Read More "Coastal Modernism: California’s New Class of Single-Family Homes" The post Coastal Modernism: California’s New Class of Single-Family Homes appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1vPgn

The Sims has been allowing players to act out their architecture and interior design fantasies for more than two decades. Jane Englefield finds out how the makers of the iconic life-simulation video game keep up with shifting trends. “People laugh when I mention playing The Sims, but it was hugely significant in terms of spatial … Read More "The Sims is a key part of why I ended up in interior design" The post The Sims is a key part of why I ended up in interior design appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1t726

Packaging designs aimed at boosting recycling rates and reducing the prevalence of single-use plastics are destined to fail unless they help to change people’s behaviour, writes Matt Millington. No one is particularly happy when they find out there’s plastic waste on Mount Everest, or in the deep oceans, or in human blood. It’s not controversial … Read More "We need to design for human behaviour to get rid of single-use plastics" The post We need to design for human behaviour to get rid of single-use plastics appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1t6qs

Spotted: Sports are a cultural staple for countries around the world, whether you enjoy watching matches on TV, attending games, or playing yourself. And, according to FIFA, there are five billion football fans across the globe, making it the world’s most popular sport. To meet this popular demand, over 40 million footballs are made every … Read More "Green goals: recycled and bio-based sports balls" The post Green goals: recycled and bio-based sports balls appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1sl5D

como agua by otherworlds completes in North Goa, India   Step inside Como Agua, a new bar and restaurant on the Vagator cliff overlooking the sea in North Goa, India. Conceived by multidisciplinary practice OTHERWORLDS, the design combines sustainably sourced bamboo and a wild shrub, Lanternna Camara, a combination that playfully alludes to dining in … Read More "OTHERWORLDS’ como agua resto-bar unfolds like a huge bird’s nest in the indian forest" The post OTHERWORLDS’ como agua resto-bar unfolds like a huge bird’s nest in the indian forest appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1rwd0

Prague studio Plus One Architects has restored the “original splendour” of this 1902 apartment in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, by reinstating some of its original features. Located in a turn-of-the-century apartment block, the two-bedroom flat was renovated by Plus One Architects, who exposed the original paintwork present on the walls and ceilings. The Karlovy Vary … Read More "Plus One Architects uncovers paintwork of century-old Czech apartment" The post Plus One Architects uncovers paintwork of century-old Czech apartment appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1qcs8

Spotted: Desalination of seawater has the potential to help alleviate the world’s decreasing availability of freshwater. The process, however, is polluting and raises the salt levels of the water in which the plant operates to potentially dangerous levels. Additionally, the most common technique (reverse osmosis) of desalination consumes high volumes of energy. Approaching the process … Read More "Clean desalination improves access to drinking water" The post Clean desalination improves access to drinking water appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1qGRT

Spotted: While large oil spills like the Exxon Valdez disaster make the news, smaller spills occur more frequently than the media headlines would suggest. According to the non-profit International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Limited (ITOPF), 2023 saw one large spill (greater than 700 tonnes) and nine medium spills (7-700 tonnes). On top of this, there are … Read More "A green clean: bio-based technology for oil spills" The post A green clean: bio-based technology for oil spills appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1pS1p

Spotted: Each year, around 1.19 million people lose their lives in car accidents around the world. Recognising the severity of this issue, the United Nations General Assembly aims to cut road deaths in half by 2030. Israel-based startup CorrActions could play a pivotal role in achieving this target by helping to tackle the main cause … Read More "AI boosts safety by monitoring drivers’ cognitive state" The post AI boosts safety by monitoring drivers’ cognitive state appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1lvYv

an exhibition-like retail space for punggi   In Seoul, SML translates the traditional structure used to cultivate ginseng into a contemporary interior feature for the exhibition, promotion store, and sales center for Korean brand Punggi. The minimal, all-white space pays homage to the history of the plant, reimagining the traditional ‘Sampoeojang’ module with modern timber … Read More "SML reinterprets ginseng cultivation structure as retail store, seoul" The post SML reinterprets ginseng cultivation structure as retail store, seoul appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1lvHy

New York design studio Polonsky & Friends has lined this tiny New York omakase restaurant with burl wood veneer panels, while its counters and cabinetry are coloured to resemble bird feathers. Designed as a sister location of Rosella, an East Village sushi spot that opened in 2020, Bar Miller is located a few blocks away … Read More "Bird feathers inform Bar Miller interior by Polonsky & Friends" The post Bird feathers inform Bar Miller interior by Polonsky & Friends appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1ltyx

Spotted: Every year, the world generates two billion metric tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW), with thousands of tonnes of that rubbish sent to landfills every day. A significant proportion of this is plastic or petroleum-based products that take hundreds of years to decompose, leaching harmful chemicals and shedding toxic microplastics into the environment as they … Read More "A new method helps make the most of mushrooms" The post A new method helps make the most of mushrooms appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1ltbq

Ecuadorian architect Juan Alberto Andrade has completed an extension to a multifamily housing complex with rammed earth walls in Guayaquil. Known as El Retiro, the nine-square metre (97-square foot) addition doubles the common space of a 305-square metre (3,282-square foot) residential complex, protruding into the front setback along the street and blurring the line between … Read More "Juan Alberto Andrade adds workspace to multifamily housing in Ecuador" The post Juan Alberto Andrade adds workspace to multifamily housing in Ecuador appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T1ltB3

Architizer’s 12th Annual A+Awards are officially underway! Sign up for key program updates and prepare your submission ahead of the Main Entry Deadline on  December 15th.   The climate crisis has a number of fundamental ironies. Action is paralyzed by fear of upending the same economic system killing the planet. We need to think about the … Read More "Sustainable Practice: When Will Architectural Localism Become a Norm Instead of an Exception?" The post Sustainable Practice: When Will Architectural Localism Become a Norm Instead of an Exception? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T15Qcg

New York architecture studio BoND has used tubular lighting to create a bright yellow glow inside this men’s apparel store on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The first flagship for cult fashion label Le Père occupies a 1,000-square-foot (93-square-metre) corner unit on Orchard Street. The flagship store for Le Père is largely painted white to allow … Read More "Yellow lighting illuminates Le Père store in New York by BoND" The post Yellow lighting illuminates Le Père store in New York by BoND appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T14PvY

Spotted: The world’s population is set to reach 10 billion by 2050, meaning the burden to maintain and increase food production will only become greater in the coming years. Modern farming methods, however, are often detrimental to the health of soil. This is where a discovery made by scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) … Read More "Can this natural hormone boost plant growth?" The post Can this natural hormone boost plant growth? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T14Pmg

Superposition Village Initiative Transforms Rural China   The Superposition Village Initiative, developed by IBR – Shenzhen Institute of Building Research Co. Ltd., focuses on the concept of ‘sojourning’ in rural areas of China. The project introduces a ‘concept city’ called ‘superposition village,’ facilitating the transfer of green technology and lifestyles across different rural locations. The … Read More "modular cabins made of aluminum and glass embed into village houses in china" The post modular cabins made of aluminum and glass embed into village houses in china appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T13fsG

Distressed concrete, rowlock bricks and worn plasterwork create an intentionally unfinished appearance at this cafe in New York City’s East Village neighbourhood, designed by Brooklyn studio Commoncraft. For its expansion into Manhattan, New Jersey-based Kuppi Coffee Company secured a 350-square-foot space on bustling St Marks Place – its second location. Textured concrete plaster envelops the … Read More "Commoncraft draws on “beauty in imperfection” for New York cafe" The post Commoncraft draws on “beauty in imperfection” for New York cafe appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T12p08

French architecture practice TVK has completed a neighbourhood in Paris made up of limestone buildings surrounding a garden and designed as a sustainable development that aims to increase biodiversity. Located on a triangular site in Paris’s 19th arrondissement, the project is “the capital’s first zero-carbon district”, according to TVK. Named Îlot Fertile, which translates to … Read More "TVK designs limestone buildings for “first zero-carbon district” in Paris" The post TVK designs limestone buildings for “first zero-carbon district” in Paris appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T12nmg

Spotted: While statistics illustrate that a majority of US consumers still consider it morally acceptable to wear fur, there has been a notable shift away from its use in the fashion industry. Prada, Phillip Lim, Macy’s, Chanel, Burberry, and Net-a-Porter Group have all removed real animal fur from production and sales floors. Today, vegan alternatives are available, … Read More "Could plant-based fur be as good as the real deal?" The post Could plant-based fur be as good as the real deal? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T12Xw1

Architectural studio Worrell Yeung has completed a two-storey, black-coloured home extension called Springs Artist Studio that is meant to offer the “experience of being perched in the trees”. The Brooklyn-based firm was tasked with designing the 800-square-foot (74-square-metre) addition for a Long Island house belonging to a florist and a painter. Worrell Yeung tucked a … Read More "Hamptons artist studio by Worrell Yeung is tucked among the trees" The post Hamptons artist studio by Worrell Yeung is tucked among the trees appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T122sT

Italian studio AIM has designed a compact, multi-level apartment interior in Milan organised around a floor-to-ceiling Verde Alpi marble partition. Created in collaboration with local marble artisans Bianco67, AIM Studio used the wall to divide the various functions of Green Nest, aiming to create an elegant backdrop for a dynamic domestic experience. Monolithic green marble … Read More "Monolithic green marble carves apartment interior in Milan by AIM Studio" The post Monolithic green marble carves apartment interior in Milan by AIM Studio appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T110db

Spotted: While coral reefs cover just 0.2 per cent of the seafloor, they support around 25 per cent of marine species and underpin the safety, coastal protection, well-being, and food and economic security of hundreds of millions of people. They are also disappearing at a rapid rate. Since 2009, around 14 per cent of the world’s corals … Read More "Could robotics and the personal touch restore rare reefs?" The post Could robotics and the personal touch restore rare reefs? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T10fzx

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Housing is central to architecture and cities. Across generations and socio-economic backgrounds, a mix of housing options makes cities more lively, sustainable and human. Amidst global housing scarcity, the need to build more multifamily and affordable housing is widespread. … Read More "Dense Cities, Open Homes: 8 Multifamily Housing Projects Built for Modern Life" The post Dense Cities, Open Homes: 8 Multifamily Housing Projects Built for Modern Life appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0zyLv

Texas studio Method Architecture has completed an office for itself in Houston with maximalist design, vibrant colours and a mural at its centre. The 8,612-square foot (800-square metre) studio was completed in 2023 with a reception area, open office plan, private and collaborative meeting spaces and staff lounges. Method Architecture has completed its self-designed studio … Read More "Method Architecture outfits own Houston studio with vibrant mural" The post Method Architecture outfits own Houston studio with vibrant mural appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0ymXp

Spotted: An ageing population, combined with the potential growth of dementia, is contributing to the immense pressure being put on the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Part of the challenge lies in the high numbers of vulnerable people admitted to A&E, who are then kept in hospital while a suitable care home is found, or … Read More "Next-gen care: AI spots early signs of health decline" The post Next-gen care: AI spots early signs of health decline appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0yQNN

tao’s translucent structure echos the urban village’s vitality   A delicately symbiotic gallery space, Trace Architecture Office’s (TAO) In-between Pavilion is an urban renewal project that tucks within a compressed urban node in Nantou Ancient Town, Shenzhen. Part of the Diverse Homology Museum complex, the space within delves into the interplay between political power and … Read More "metal mesh veils TAO’s transient in-between pavilion in shenzhen" The post metal mesh veils TAO’s transient in-between pavilion in shenzhen appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0xLNc

LA studio PlayLab Inc has created a flagship store that contains a sky blue conversation pit at its centre for local clothing brand MadHappy. PlayLab Inc split the West Hollywood store into two distinct zones – one for retail space and the other for “intimate gathering spaces”, including a cafe and a courtyard. PlayLab Inc … Read More "PlayLab Inc centres “space for conversation” in Los Angeles retail store" The post PlayLab Inc centres “space for conversation” in Los Angeles retail store appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0wSTV

After an unsteady 2023, Dezeen’s editorial director Max Fraser considers what 2024 might hold for design. His predictions for what we will see when it comes to design next year range from the rise of material intelligence to the rush for sustainable accreditation. Collective material intelligence The pace of development in material innovation continues, in … Read More "Design trend predictions for 2024 include rush for sustainable accreditation" The post Design trend predictions for 2024 include rush for sustainable accreditation appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0wSFq

In the UK, around 500,000 tonnes of fresh produce is wasted in hospitality and food service each year. Globally, some estimates put the total amount of food wasted at 1.3 billion tonnes, which according to data from the United Nations equates to around 8-10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.  A more innovative approach … Read More "Eliminating waste in the drinks industry" The post Eliminating waste in the drinks industry appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0w6rx

Danish architecture studio BIG has created an experimental stage set for Danish pop trio WhoMadeWho’s world tour. A suspended silver orb formed the centrepiece of the immersive audiovisual design, which was created for the tour that began in November. It is BIG‘s latest inflatable structure and was informed by the floating 26-metre-diameter, mirrored sphere it … Read More "BIG designs stage set with inflatable orb for WhoMadeWho’s world tour" The post BIG designs stage set with inflatable orb for WhoMadeWho’s world tour appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0v4KN

Canadian studio Ménard Dworkind has created an intimate French restaurant in the Villeray neighborhood of Montreal complete with warm interiors and a custom white oak wine cellar. Known as Casavant, the 850-square foot (80-square metre) brasserie-style restaurant was completed in September 2023 on the ground floor of a 1920’s residential building, replacing a sandwich shop. … Read More "Ménard Dworkind outfits Montreal restaurant with custom wine storage" The post Ménard Dworkind outfits Montreal restaurant with custom wine storage appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0tDmV

Spotted: Over 80 per cent of the global population regularly consumes milk and other dairy products, with approximately 37 million metric tonnes of fresh dairy produce being consumed around the European Union each year. All of this consumption has an impact on the planet, with cattle – including dairy cows – responsible for 65 per … Read More "Could we make milk from CO2?" The post Could we make milk from CO2? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0swYl

The latest edition of “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today.   The story of the New Year’s resolution began over 4,000 years ago in ancient Babylon. From what we know, at the end of … Read More "New Year, New You? 8 Inspirational Resolutions for Architects in 2024" The post New Year, New You? 8 Inspirational Resolutions for Architects in 2024 appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0rwG1

Happy new year from Dezeen! We’ll be back tomorrow, but in the meantime, you can read about the biggest design and architecture stories of 2023 and our full review of the year. The review looks at the most interesting architecture, design and interior stories from 2022. It includes roundups of the the year’s rebrands, innovative … Read More "Happy new year from Dezeen!" The post Happy new year from Dezeen! appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0rDHD

Spotted: Computer vision, a field of artificial intelligence (AI) in which computers derive information from images and video streams, has a range of applications in the real estate sector, whether that is for office-based or manufacturing businesses.  Now, US startup Groundlight is speeding up the technology’s deployment. The company offers an accessible platform for developers, … Read More "How can computer vision boost business efficiency?" The post How can computer vision boost business efficiency? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0r1Yd

craft beer Brewery by CASE-REAL   In Saga, Japan, a renovation project by CASE-REAL has transformed an 80-year-old traditional Japanese house into a craft beer brewery, named Whale Brewing. Yobuko, historically known for whaling during the Edo period and later famed for squid fishing, faces modern challenges like a declining population due to youth migration … Read More "CASE-REAL transforms 80-year-old traditional japanese house into craft beer brewery" The post CASE-REAL transforms 80-year-old traditional japanese house into craft beer brewery appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0qJW1

Australia has become the first country in the world to ban engineered stone, following rising cases of silicosis among workers who handle the material. The ban was agreed at a meeting of Australian federal and state workplace ministers on Wednesday, and will come into place across the country from 1 July 2024. The ban targets … Read More "Australia bans engineered stone due to silicosis risk" The post Australia bans engineered stone due to silicosis risk appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T0phsf