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Turning marine CO2 emissions into useful pebbles

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Spotted: Proposed international regulations will mandate at least a 40 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions from ships by 2030. Alisha Fredriksson, co-founder and CEO of London-based company Seabound, discovered that shipowners lack feasible options to meet this requirement. The realisation motivated Fredriksson to develop a solution, leading to Seabound’s lime-based carbon capture equipment, which … Read More "Turning marine CO2 emissions into useful pebbles" The post Turning marine CO2 emissions into useful pebbles appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3RCRw

Tech for Architects: 7 Top BIM Tools for Architectural Design

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Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization, 3D modeling, project management and many more. Explore the complete library of categories here. For the past decade, the term “BIM” has come to dominate, fundamentally shaping how architectural practices operate. BIM design software surpasses traditional … Read More "Tech for Architects: 7 Top BIM Tools for Architectural Design" The post Tech for Architects: 7 Top BIM Tools for Architectural Design appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3QMj3

Ten highlights from Design Doha exhibition Arab Design Now

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A disaster-proof chandelier from Lebanon and a towering sand dune-style stone installation feature in Arab Design Now, the main exhibition at the inaugural Design Doha biennial. Arab Design Now was curated by Rana Beiruti to capture the spirit of contemporary design across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the curator told Dezeen ahead of … Read More "Ten highlights from Design Doha exhibition Arab Design Now" The post Ten highlights from Design Doha exhibition Arab Design Now appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3Nv5j

No silver bullet but some promising signs of progress

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Soline Guerineau is Head of Commerical Strategy, Sustainability at ICIS, an independent commodity intelligence service. She shares where she sees momentum in hard-to-abate sectors and where collaboration with startups may drive emissions reductions. “The state of play right now is that the chemicals industry is the largest industrial consumer of energy and ranks third when … Read More "No silver bullet but some promising signs of progress" The post No silver bullet but some promising signs of progress appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3NYbX

Architectural Drawings: Seoul’s Cultural Projects in Plan and Section

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Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Seoul blends the old with the new, tradition with innovation. The bustling capital of South Korea is a city where history and modern life are juxtaposed in the built environment itself. Showcasing a diverse range of architectural styles and … Read More "Architectural Drawings: Seoul’s Cultural Projects in Plan and Section" The post Architectural Drawings: Seoul’s Cultural Projects in Plan and Section appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3MjNw

Get listed in Dezeen’s digital guide for NYCxDesign 2024

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If you’re hosting an event during NYCxDesign, you can get listed in Dezeen Events Guide’s digital guide to the festival, which highlights the key events taking place across New York City’s five boroughs. NYCxDesign runs from 16 to 23 May 2024 and features hundreds of events including installations, exhibitions, fairs, tours, open studios and product launches. … Read More "Get listed in Dezeen’s digital guide for NYCxDesign 2024" The post Get listed in Dezeen’s digital guide for NYCxDesign 2024 appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3LD7t

Cooling large commercial buildings with ice

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Spotted: In the US alone, around 74 per cent of all energy is used by buildings, and of that figure, 50 per cent of the peak hour consumption is used keeping buildings cool with air conditioning. This is where startup Nostromo Energy comes in, with its new methodology for energy storage that could relieve the … Read More "Cooling large commercial buildings with ice" The post Cooling large commercial buildings with ice appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3Ktkt

story architecture fronts narrow vietnam house with stacked terraces

a family home for ho chi minh city, vietnam   Ho Chi Minh City-based studio Story Architecture unveils ‘House 3.5 x 17,’ a sun-drenched family home in the Vietnam city’s District 7. Designed for a couple and their two sons, the dwelling seeks to balance individual pursuits with shared family moments. Recognizing the client’s transition to … Read More "story architecture fronts narrow vietnam house with stacked terraces" The post story architecture fronts narrow vietnam house with stacked terraces appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3JfJM

Instead Of Stairs, A Spiraling Ramp Was Designed For This Office Building

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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/T3JJ58

AHMM to transform office into co-living space next to Barbican estate

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Developer HUB and investor Bridges Fund Management have revealed plans to convert a 1950s office building in London into Cornerstone, a co-living residential scheme designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris. Located on the edge of the Barbican estate, the Cornerstone project will draw from the iconic Barbican architecture to transform 45 Beech Street into 174 … Read More "AHMM to transform office into co-living space next to Barbican estate" The post AHMM to transform office into co-living space next to Barbican estate appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3Hbbv

A circular platform finds new lives for used equipment

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Spotted: In France, a recently enacted law prohibits companies from destroying their unsold non-food goods without first trying to resell, donate, or recycle them. To promote the circular economy and help companies meet this requirement, startup CircularPlace has created a platform that optimises the collection and management of unsold goods, second-hand equipment, and returns. The … Read More "A circular platform finds new lives for used equipment" The post A circular platform finds new lives for used equipment appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3HHGb

Medprostor encloses 12th-century church with folding roof in Slovenia

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Local studio Medprostor has covered and partially repaired a 900-year-old Romanesque church in Slovenia, placing an operable roof on top of the open structure to create a space “between a ruin and a reconstruction”. Medprostor crafted a series of modest interventions alongside the folding roof that aim to protect the significant monastic building, located inside … Read More "Medprostor encloses 12th-century church with folding roof in Slovenia" The post Medprostor encloses 12th-century church with folding roof in Slovenia appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3G596

Filter cartridges purify the water from most taps

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Spotted: By 2050, analysts expect global demand for water to outstrip supply by nearly 60 per cent. And ageing infrastructure makes it difficult for cities to use the latest technologies to store and distribute potable water. One potential solution to the very complex problem of providing communities with clean, fresh water is to filter what … Read More "Filter cartridges purify the water from most taps" The post Filter cartridges purify the water from most taps appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3DxxN

Human vs. Machine: Striking the Balance With AI in Architectural Design

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Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization, 3D modeling, project management and many more. Explore the complete library of categories here. ‘Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace architects?’ This question has been at the forefront of several discussions that have been vibrantly presenting many … Read More "Human vs. Machine: Striking the Balance With AI in Architectural Design" The post Human vs. Machine: Striking the Balance With AI in Architectural Design appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3D8gr

Post Company imbues Mollie Aspen hotel interiors with earthy hues

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New York studio Post Company has designed warm, wood-filled interiors for a boutique hotel in Aspen, Colorado, which offers a pared-back take on the Arts and Crafts style. Mollie Aspen occupies a new timber-clad building designed by CCY Architects and developed and operated by HayMax in the mountain city’s downtown area. With an open fireplace … Read More "Post Company imbues Mollie Aspen hotel interiors with earthy hues" The post Post Company imbues Mollie Aspen hotel interiors with earthy hues appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3CCsc

UK’s “most sustainable” neighbourhood receives planning approval

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Development company Human Nature has received planning approval to transform a former industrial site in Lewes into a sustainable 685-home neighbourhood that will be the UK’s largest made from timber. The Phoenix, which was granted planning permission last week, will be built from engineered timber and be the most sustainable neighbourhood in the UK, according … Read More "UK’s “most sustainable” neighbourhood receives planning approval" The post UK’s “most sustainable” neighbourhood receives planning approval appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3CCZt

Mapping the sky to prevent planet-warming contrails

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Spotted: The white streaks that aircraft leave in the sky, known as contrails, account for almost 60 per cent of aviation’s climate impact. But up until recently, contrail prevention was deemed either too difficult or impossible. Now, however, Cambridge-based Satavia has created a technology that enables airlines to create flight plans that minimise contrail formation. … Read More "Mapping the sky to prevent planet-warming contrails" The post Mapping the sky to prevent planet-warming contrails appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3ByWc

Scientists develop hybrid “beef rice” as future meat alternative

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Scientists from South Korea’s Yonsei University have invented what they believe to be a sustainable, high-protein food in the form of “beef rice”, made by growing cow cells in grains of rice. Tinged a pale pink from the cell culturing process, the hybrid food contains more protein and fat than standard rice while having a … Read More "Scientists develop hybrid “beef rice” as future meat alternative" The post Scientists develop hybrid “beef rice” as future meat alternative appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3BQTg

Paris duplex by Johanna Amatoury references Greek island architecture

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Harnessing soft whites and gently curving plaster forms, interior designer Johanna Amatoury has brought a holiday-house feel to this apartment in the peaceful Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine. The duplex belongs to a couple who work in real estate and their three young children – a globetrotting family with a particular love for the Greek islands. … Read More "Paris duplex by Johanna Amatoury references Greek island architecture" The post Paris duplex by Johanna Amatoury references Greek island architecture appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T387Rl

Inaba Williams creates mirrored stucco-clad residences in California

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US studio Inaba Williams Architects has created two mirrored houses with courtyards in Santa Monica, California that are clad in white stucco and have net-zero energy use, according to the studio. Completed in 2023, the twin five-bedroom houses measure 3,900 square feet (362 square metres) each and are divided by a privacy wall and rectangular … Read More "Inaba Williams creates mirrored stucco-clad residences in California" The post Inaba Williams creates mirrored stucco-clad residences in California appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T38774

Dynamic mooring: a game-changer in offshore wind

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Spotted: Sharp cost rises meant that 2023 was a difficult year for offshore wind, with several planned offshore projects needing to be reevaluated or cancelled. But despite these challenges, innovation in the area continues apace. Floating turbines, for example, make things easier, especially in terms of reaching deeper waters and windier environments, but engineering platforms … Read More "Dynamic mooring: a game-changer in offshore wind" The post Dynamic mooring: a game-changer in offshore wind appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T386sh

Architects’ Guide: How To Integrate Extended Reality (XR) Software Into a Design Workflow

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Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization, 3D modeling, project management and many more. Explore the complete library of categories here. When the 2020 decade began, three pivotal events significantly redefined and remolded the relationship between humans and technology. The Covid-19 pandemic, which … Read More "Architects’ Guide: How To Integrate Extended Reality (XR) Software Into a Design Workflow" The post Architects’ Guide: How To Integrate Extended Reality (XR) Software Into a Design Workflow appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T386Z7

Brasserie des Pres draws on the vibrant history of Paris’s Latin Quarter

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The storied location of this brasserie in Paris inspired interior studio B3 Designers to fill the restaurant with tasselled chairs, disco balls and other flamboyant decor. Brasserie des Pres is set in Paris’s Latin Quarter, which was a hub of creativity throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, its cafes filled with artists, publishers and prominent … Read More "Brasserie des Pres draws on the vibrant history of Paris’s Latin Quarter" The post Brasserie des Pres draws on the vibrant history of Paris’s Latin Quarter appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T386J2

Buying up threatened land to protect forests

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Spotted: Recent research into the productivity of mature trees as carbon sinks found that the average age of peak net primary productivity ranged from 35 to 75 years. As a result, the many millions of trees being planted as part of reforestation efforts are not going to be fully effective at helping to mitigate climate … Read More "Buying up threatened land to protect forests" The post Buying up threatened land to protect forests appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2XNHJ

The Rise of AI in Architectural Design: A Comprehensive Overview

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Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization, 3D modeling, project management and many more. Explore the complete library of categories here. For the past couple of years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have been dominating the architectural industry. From simple text-based image generators to … Read More "The Rise of AI in Architectural Design: A Comprehensive Overview" The post The Rise of AI in Architectural Design: A Comprehensive Overview appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2WZtm

The Rebello Hotel occupies former factory along Porto’s riverside

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This hotel by architecture studio Metro Urbe occupies a series of former industrial buildings on the banks of the River Douro in Porto, Portugal, and features interiors by Quiet Studios. The Rebello Hotel is spread across several 19th-century buildings, which have been overhauled and adapted with new additions by Metro Urbe, in Vila Nova de Gaia … Read More "The Rebello Hotel occupies former factory along Porto’s riverside" The post The Rebello Hotel occupies former factory along Porto’s riverside appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2VJlX

Local sanctuaries for wildlife and biodiversity

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Spotted: Many efforts at nature restoration are focused on regions like the Amazon rainforest. But according to German organisation Artenglück, for those living in Europe, there is much conservation work to be done closer to home. Wildflower meadows, for example, are important habitats that provide food and refuge for pollinators and other insects, while supporting … Read More "Local sanctuaries for wildlife and biodiversity" The post Local sanctuaries for wildlife and biodiversity appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2TzMz

Rethinking Recess: How Architects Are Playfully Nurturing a Water-Resilient Generation

Last call: The clock is ticking as Architizer’s 12th Annual A+Awards enters its Extended Entry Deadline period. Submit your work before February 23rd for your chance at the global spotlight.   It has been 17 years since then-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair predicted a new age of climate education fit for the generation that will be left … Read More "Rethinking Recess: How Architects Are Playfully Nurturing a Water-Resilient Generation" The post Rethinking Recess: How Architects Are Playfully Nurturing a Water-Resilient Generation appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2TB03

Modernist architecture informs Bottega Veneta store in historic galleria

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Fashion house Bottega Veneta has opened a boutique designed by its creative director Matthieu Blazy inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade in Milan. Bottega Veneta‘s two-storey store is distinguished by three primary materials: glass, Italian walnut and green Verde Saint Denis marble. A spiral staircase greets shoppers at the Bottega Veneta store in … Read More "Modernist architecture informs Bottega Veneta store in historic galleria" The post Modernist architecture informs Bottega Veneta store in historic galleria appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2Rsn1

Long-term, environmental-scale decisions made easy

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Spotted: The increasing pace of global warming means that more and more businesses need to take climate into account in their long-term planning. Upstream Tech’s climate modelling software is designed to empower organisations to better manage the risk to, and supply of, natural resources and to act at scale with confidence. The startup offers two … Read More "Long-term, environmental-scale decisions made easy" The post Long-term, environmental-scale decisions made easy appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2RXxV

ma yansong on MAD’s first transit-oriented project, a ‘train station in the forest’ in jiaxing

MAD architects unveils sunken train station in jiaxing, china   MAD Architects unveils Jiaxing Train Station (see designboom’s previous coverage here), the firm’s first transit-oriented infrastructure reconstruction and expansion project. Departing from the conventional pursuit of monumental transportation structures in China, the architects built an underground hub, replacing a dysfunctional train station that had stood … Read More "ma yansong on MAD’s first transit-oriented project, a ‘train station in the forest’ in jiaxing" The post ma yansong on MAD’s first transit-oriented project, a ‘train station in the forest’ in jiaxing appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2Qkm0

Karimoku Case lines minimalist Tokyo apartment with local wood

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Japanese brand Karimoku Case has redesigned an apartment on a hilltop in Tokyo, using wood and a neutral colour palette to create a “calm and serene atmosphere”. Named Azabu Hills Residence, the project was designed by Karimoku Case – a studio developed by Karimoku Furniture in collaboration with design studios Keiji Ashizawa and Norm Architects. The … Read More "Karimoku Case lines minimalist Tokyo apartment with local wood" The post Karimoku Case lines minimalist Tokyo apartment with local wood appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2PNgT

Helping brands embrace the eco-fashion revolution

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Spotted: The European Commission’s Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and Organisation Environmental Footprint (EF) methods are “Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) based methods to quantify the environmental impacts of products (goods or services) and organisations.” These indicators assess everything that goes into the making of a product, from material extraction, water use, and production emissions to distribution … Read More "Helping brands embrace the eco-fashion revolution" The post Helping brands embrace the eco-fashion revolution appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2P3pn

Taller Héctor Barroso envisions Mexican houses as “silent architecture”

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Mexican studio Taller Héctor Barroso has used concrete, wood and brick to create a series of holiday homes that merge with the wooded landscape and “allow nature to act in the intimacy of the home”. The small residential complex – called Los Helechos, or The Ferns – is located in Valle de Bravo, a scenic area that … Read More "Taller Héctor Barroso envisions Mexican houses as “silent architecture”" The post Taller Héctor Barroso envisions Mexican houses as “silent architecture” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2MrlZ

Zooco Estudio unveils Cantabrian Maritime Museum restaurant

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Madrid-based Zooco Estudio has created a striking restaurant within the Cantabrian Maritime Museum in Santander, Spain, that celebrates the building’s brutalist architecture. The restaurant is set within a dramatic vault of concrete paraboloids that were unearthed during the renovation, while a slatted timber ceiling pays homage to the area’s shipbuilding legacy. Zooco Estudio added a … Read More "Zooco Estudio unveils Cantabrian Maritime Museum restaurant" The post Zooco Estudio unveils Cantabrian Maritime Museum restaurant appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2LsRB

Could this system cut the carbon cost of air-con?

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Spotted: Climate change has led to more frequent and severe heatwaves, and the increasing need to stay cool indoors is, in turn, speeding up global heating. Researchers have calculated that air conditioning is responsible for around 3.9 per cent of annual global greenhouse gas emissions and startup Blue Frontier Inc. has developed an ultra-efficient, sustainable … Read More "Could this system cut the carbon cost of air-con?" The post Could this system cut the carbon cost of air-con? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2LYWF

Take Our Survey on AI in Architectural Design and Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card!

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For architects looking to stay at the forefront of their profession, embracing cutting-edge technologies is key. Arguably the hottest topic in this realm is artificial intelligence (AI), with emerging AI-powered tools promising to revolutionize creative workflows and practice as a whole. However, the rapid evolution of these tools and their implementation makes it challenging to … Read More "Take Our Survey on AI in Architectural Design and Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card!" The post Take Our Survey on AI in Architectural Design and Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card! appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2KMmQ

Super-strong nanofibres made from emissions

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Spotted: We must rapidly decarbonise existing global systems, and capture carbon already emitted, to prevent global warming from exceeding the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold outlined in the Paris Agreement. But the scale of the problem is huge: to meet this target, 10 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide needs to be captured every year by 2050. Scientists at … Read More "Super-strong nanofibres made from emissions" The post Super-strong nanofibres made from emissions appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2JGYN

Bayou Buildings: 8 Cases of Architectural Ingenuity Beyond the Banks

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Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. From economic and cultural conditions to local climate, landscapes and ecology, architecture is a product of the forces that shape it. One unique contextual force typically found in flat, low-lying areas is a bayou, a slow-moving creek or a … Read More "Bayou Buildings: 8 Cases of Architectural Ingenuity Beyond the Banks" The post Bayou Buildings: 8 Cases of Architectural Ingenuity Beyond the Banks appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2HVt9

Standard Architecture refreshes interior of pink Paul Smith store in LA

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British fashion label Paul Smith’s iconic pink store in Los Angeles has received an interior makeover from Standard Architecture. Standard Architecture collaborated with the Paul Smith design team to reimagine the 4,740-square-foot (440 square metres) store on Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood. Standard Architecture and the Paul Smith team reorganised the LA store to better define … Read More "Standard Architecture refreshes interior of pink Paul Smith store in LA" The post Standard Architecture refreshes interior of pink Paul Smith store in LA appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2GZS0

Can coal be converted into sustainable protein?

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Spotted: It’s well-established that the food we eat has a huge impact on the planet, with food production generating over a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. But, do you ever consider the impact of what we feed our livestock? For instance, feed production accounts for between 50 and 85 per cent of the climate … Read More "Can coal be converted into sustainable protein?" The post Can coal be converted into sustainable protein? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2GKKl

vincent callebaut’s biophilic hospital campus in belgium unfolds around flower-shaped atrium

Vincent Callebaut’s Hospital Campus in belgium   Vincent Callebaut has designed HOSPIWOOD, a biophilic hospital campus in Belgium with the aim of enhancing sustainability as well as patients’ experience and recovery. The project brings together local hospital networks on a 14-hectare campus designed to prioritize sustainability and offer high-quality healthcare. HOSPIWOOD serves as a link … Read More "vincent callebaut’s biophilic hospital campus in belgium unfolds around flower-shaped atrium" The post vincent callebaut’s biophilic hospital campus in belgium unfolds around flower-shaped atrium appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2FpJ5

UNStudio unveils Huawei flagship store with “petal-like” facade

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Dutch firm UNStudio has revealed a two-storey flagship store for Chinese technology company Huawei in Shanghai with a facade clad in ivory-coloured petal-like forms. Drawing from Huawei’s global operating system, named Harmony, UNStudio‘s design aimed to generate biophilic associations between the brand and its technology by integrating organic geometric shapes throughout the scheme. UNStudio has … Read More "UNStudio unveils Huawei flagship store with “petal-like” facade" The post UNStudio unveils Huawei flagship store with “petal-like” facade appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2Dn0w

Greener lubricants to decarbonise heavy industry

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Spotted: As renewable energy infrastructure expands, so do the maintenance requirements. And, similarly, the growth of e-commerce requires ever-faster production and distribution networks. Facilitating that growth are new machines, including robots, capable of technical tasks older ones are not. As materials technology develops, heavy machinery is increasingly smart, connected, and made from more environmentally healthy components.   … Read More "Greener lubricants to decarbonise heavy industry" The post Greener lubricants to decarbonise heavy industry appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2DRkm

Dezeen Debate features Manhattan skyscraper that heralds “the end of messianic Miesianism”

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The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features visuals of the 520 Fifth Avenue supertall skyscraper in Manhattan. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. American architecture studio Kohn Pedersen Fox has unveiled images of a supertall skyscraper that is currently being built in Midtown Manhattan. Commenters analysed the structure, with one praising the “contextual design … Read More "Dezeen Debate features Manhattan skyscraper that heralds “the end of messianic Miesianism”" The post Dezeen Debate features Manhattan skyscraper that heralds “the end of messianic Miesianism” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2Ch9d

Oskar Kohnen fills London office with mid-century modern furniture

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London studio Oskar Kohnen has outfitted a Mayfair office with mid-century modern furniture and contemporary pieces, which “are so well curated that no one would ever dare to throw them away”. Spread across three floors, the office is housed within a rectilinear building in London’s Mayfair neighbourhood with a gridded facade. Oskar Kohnen designed the … Read More "Oskar Kohnen fills London office with mid-century modern furniture" The post Oskar Kohnen fills London office with mid-century modern furniture appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2BQJ3

Heat Pump Clothes Dryers: Low-Impact Laundry

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If you’re interested in shaving off perhaps 10% of your household energy use (and your electric bill) with a single purchase, it’s time to look into heat pump clothes dryers. “An electric dryer can use anywhere from 700 to 1000 kilowatt-hours of electricity each year. That’s about a tenth of the average American’s electricity usage,” … Read More "Heat Pump Clothes Dryers: Low-Impact Laundry" The post Heat Pump Clothes Dryers: Low-Impact Laundry appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T2B4qj

8 Top Tech Tools for Architectural 3D Modeling

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For more ways to supercharge your workflow, check out more articles in our Tech for Architects series, which includes our recommendations of Top Laptops for Architects and Designers.  Inside the architect’s toolkit, 3D modeling stands at the forefront of the cutting-edge technology that has become paramount in bringing visionary designs to life. From digitally shaping conceptual … Read More "8 Top Tech Tools for Architectural 3D Modeling" The post 8 Top Tech Tools for Architectural 3D Modeling appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T29HXV

Food-waste dyes bring colour to mycelium leather by Sages and Osmose

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Two British materials companies, Sages and Osmose, have collaborated to dye sheets of mycelium with natural food waste, mimicking the appearance of tanned leather and suggesting a colourful future for the biomaterial. Osmose is a company making a leather alternative from mycelium – the fibrous underground root network of mushrooms – while Sages makes natural … Read More "Food-waste dyes bring colour to mycelium leather by Sages and Osmose" The post Food-waste dyes bring colour to mycelium leather by Sages and Osmose appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T280Tt