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These annual rankings were last updated on March 29th, 2024. Want to see your firm on next year’s list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studio’s ranking. Land of breathtaking terrains and jarring winds, Iceland is known for its magical landscapes filled with lava fields, fjords, and verdant hills. Located south … Read More "10 Best Architecture Firms in Iceland" The post 10 Best Architecture Firms in Iceland appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4sgFp

Arches of light warmly illuminate this Korean fried chicken restaurant in New York’s Flatiron district, designed by Rockwell Group. Coqodaq is the brainchild of restauranteur Simon Kim’s Gracious Hospitality Management, the group behind the Michelin-starred and James Beard-nominated COTE Korean Steakhouse. At Cododaq, glass and bronze modules form arches of light over diners The new … Read More "Rockwell Group creates “cathedral of fried chicken” for NYC restaurant" The post Rockwell Group creates “cathedral of fried chicken” for NYC restaurant appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4rrfs

Spotted: Today, producing ammonia accounts for around 1.3 per cent of CO2 emissions from the world’s energy system, because the catalytic process requires extremely high temperatures and pressures that are normally achieved using fossil fuels. The vast majority of ammonia is used to create nitrogen fertilisers, making it a vitally important compound in global food … Read More "Transforming agriculture with carbon-neutral ammonia production" The post Transforming agriculture with carbon-neutral ammonia production appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4rdd8

longbranch house: Architecture Embracing Nature   The Key Peninsula in Washington state sees a transformation on a once-neglected plot of land with this Longbranch House by architecture studio mwworks. Previously marred by a series of retaining walls and an outdated home, the site has been given a new lease on life with the clients’ long-standing … Read More "mwworks hides longbranch house in the pacific northwest woods" The post mwworks hides longbranch house in the pacific northwest woods appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4qnmh

Thousands of wooden cubes inspired by the computer game Minecraft conceal utilities and create casual seating areas at this office in Prague designed by architecture studio Collcoll. Having previously designed one floor in the Meteor Centre Office Park for pricing software company Pricefx, Collcoll was tasked with outfitting the floor below as part of the … Read More "Collcoll hides stairs in pixellated wooden structure at Pricefx office" The post Collcoll hides stairs in pixellated wooden structure at Pricefx office appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4pcyx

Spotted: Agriculture production is both the largest user of water worldwide, and a major water polluter. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, climate-change-induced water shortages are expected to become more frequent. In addition, farmers in many regions are facing increasing competition for water due to rising urban population density and rapid growth … Read More "Sap flow sensors for smart water use" The post Sap flow sensors for smart water use appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4pcrJ

US studio Michael Hennessey Architecture has revitalised an ageing suburban house near San Francisco, adding black cladding and bright finishes to form a family home that bridges the past, present and future. The residence is located in Mill Valley, a town just north of San Francisco that is known for its natural terrain and cultural … Read More "Michael Hennessey Architecture clads renovated California house in cedar" The post Michael Hennessey Architecture clads renovated California house in cedar appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4nYXS

British design studio Seymourpowell has put cheap electronic goods under the spotlight with Un-Made, a project imagining four possible ways to design for quick disassembly and recycling. As part of the project, Seymourpowell devised four automated disassembly mechanism concepts using an electric toothbrush as an example for their animated graphics. Each of the mechanisms could … Read More "Toothbrush pops open for recycling in Seymourpowell’s Un-Made concept" The post Toothbrush pops open for recycling in Seymourpowell’s Un-Made concept appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4m9Mp

Spotted: Wastewater treatment systems and rice farming produce a variety of greenhouse gasses (GHG), such as methane and nitrous oxide, that have a greater warming potential than carbon dioxide over the short term. Identifying when and where high volumes of these GHGs are emitted is essential if we are to tackle them, ensure reductions targets … Read More "Robotic kites monitor greenhouse gas emissions" The post Robotic kites monitor greenhouse gas emissions appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4lq9N

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. Virtual reality (VR) technology stands out as a game-changer, offering architects a series of immersive tools that allow them to conceptualize, refine … Read More "7 Top Virtual Reality Tools for Architecture" The post 7 Top Virtual Reality Tools for Architecture appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4kyBH

UK architecture studio Pearce+ and Canadian designer Joe Kalturnyk have created a temporary inflatable restaurant for subzero temperatures in Winnipeg, Canada. The barrel-vaulted restaurant has space for 48 guests dining in temperatures as low as -30 degrees Celsius during the 10th annual RAW:almond fine dining food festival, which celebrates both Canadian cuisine and the harsh … Read More "Pearce+ create temporary sub-zero restaurant in Canada" The post Pearce+ create temporary sub-zero restaurant in Canada appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4jVb6

The built environment is the fastest-growing consumer of materials in the world – but it also offers the most potential for improvement according to Julia Okatz, advisor on the UN’s landmark Global Resource Outlook. Making buildings and neighbourhoods more efficient could reduce the global need for raw materials by 25 per cent by 2060, the … Read More "Buildings “biggest lever” for improving global resource efficiency says UN" The post Buildings “biggest lever” for improving global resource efficiency says UN appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4jVNg

Spotted: It is clear that AI represents the future of computing, but today’s most popular AI chips (GPUs) are expensive and require huge amounts of energy, which is incompatible with both broader use outside data centres, and a low-carbon future. Now, EnCharge AI, which was spun out of the lab of Dr Naveen Verma at … Read More "Sustainable computer chips set to supercharge AI" The post Sustainable computer chips set to supercharge AI appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4j8cg

Calling all architects to join the conversation! Rate and review your favorite design softwares and hardwares on Architizer’s Tech Directory, a new library of tech tools for designers. Oscar Wilde famously argued that art is, by its nature, useless. That is, if it is any good. In a letter to a fan named Bernulf Clegg (great … Read More "Against Novelty Buildings: Why Architects Shouldn’t Design for Instagram" The post Against Novelty Buildings: Why Architects Shouldn’t Design for Instagram appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4hHkQ

A bedroom incorporating a bathtub and a window bench is one of several versatile spaces architect Ulli Heckmann created when renovating this compact apartment in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Heckmann and his partner, the designer Nienke Bongers, bought the apartment in the Delfshaven neighbourhood in 2020 with the aim of refurbishing it to suit their personal … Read More "Multipurpose rooms optimise Ulli Heckmann’s Rotterdam apartment" The post Multipurpose rooms optimise Ulli Heckmann’s Rotterdam apartment appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4frMX

Spotted: The UNICEF Venture Fund collaborates with innovators to develop solutions for the challenges facing the world’s children. Last year, the Fund launched an open call for a new project focused on Climate Tech. More than 400 companies applied, and Equinoct became the sole Indian startup to win funding from the maiden Climate Tech Cohort Venture Fund … Read More "Using community-sourced data for climate resilience" The post Using community-sourced data for climate resilience appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4fWW5

UV LAB unveils Le Kraken ephemeral wooden installation   Le Kraken by UV LAB emerges as an ephemeral monumental installation gracing the central esplanade of the historical site housing Les SUBS and the fine arts university of Lyon ENSBA. With dimensions stretching 25m wide, 15m high, and boasting 180m of tentacles, Le Kraken commands attention, … Read More "kraken installation made of reclaimed wood spreads its tentacles in lyon" The post kraken installation made of reclaimed wood spreads its tentacles in lyon appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4dhy1

New York-based studio Apparatus has redesigned its Hollywood showroom with multiple material schemas and a range of its lighting and furniture products to evoke a feeling of “discovery” for visitors. The 5,000-square-foot (464 square metres) Hollywood showroom first opened in 2018 in a former warehouse. Apparatus redesigned the interiors – which previously consisted of bold … Read More "Apparatus updates Los Angeles showroom to include a “modernist grotto”" The post Apparatus updates Los Angeles showroom to include a “modernist grotto” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4cDF3

Spotted: The health of the animals in the world’s oceans is already severely compromised, with many more species than previously thought at risk of extinction. An additional threat to marine life is abandoned fishing equipment, or ‘ghost gear’, which is considered “the deadliest form of marine plastic”. Ashored Innovations, based on Canada’s Atlantic coast, works with … Read More "Fishing responsibly: a new system that protects marine life" The post Fishing responsibly: a new system that protects marine life appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4bw22

Dutch studio MVRDV has revealed a series of residential high-rises arranged around courtyards in Shenzhen’s Qianhai bay, which will form part of a smart city development by technology company Tencent. Named Tencent 5, the residential complex will have four courtyards surrounded by 11 apartment buildings and an adjacent kindergarten, designed to be a neighbourhood that fosters … Read More "MVRDV unveils residential development for Tencent smart city" The post MVRDV unveils residential development for Tencent smart city appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4b6BC

Spotted: Mobile phone theft has become so common, occurring approximately every six minutes in London, that phone companies and the city mayor met in late 2023 to explore collaborative means of reducing such robberies. And, with smartphone capabilities having grown rapidly in recent years, the problem goes beyond the loss of a handset; a stolen … Read More "Keeping your sensitive data safe if your phone is stolen" The post Keeping your sensitive data safe if your phone is stolen appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4YRQ9

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. Recently, I had a discussion regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a seasoned architect who vividly recalled her transition from analog architectural drawing … Read More "Can AI Become the Saving Grace of the Architectural Profession?" The post Can AI Become the Saving Grace of the Architectural Profession? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4Xsxc

New York-based Crosby Studios has piled office equipment around a long metallic table as part of a pop-up installation for fashion brand The Frankie Shop in Los Angeles. The month-long installation titled The Office was launched to coincide with LA Art Week and the Sag-Aftra film festival and marked the New York label The Frankie … Read More "Crosby Studios creates office-themed installation for The Frankie Shop" The post Crosby Studios creates office-themed installation for The Frankie Shop appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4Xbqt

Spotted: The World Health Organization estimates that 3.2 million people died from indoor air pollution in 2020, largely from cooking over open fires. Expanding the availability of clean fuels and cooking technologies is essential to reduce that figure and protect inhabitants from being exposed to dangerous indoor air pollution. In response, Ugandan cleantech startup PowerUP … Read More "Electric cookers make homes healthier in Africa" The post Electric cookers make homes healthier in Africa appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4XbYj

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. If you walk in the heart of ‘Asir province in southwestern Saudi Arabia, you’ll soon notice how unique this remote region is. Once part of the ancient South Arabian civilization, the Asir province played a key role in historical … Read More "Al-Qatt Al-Asiri: Inside the Homes of Saudi Arabia’s ‘Hanging Villages’" The post Al-Qatt Al-Asiri: Inside the Homes of Saudi Arabia’s ‘Hanging Villages’ appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4XbCq

The rough finishes of an existing concrete and brick structure are contrasted by white exhibition spaces at Arario Gallery in Seoul, completed by Japanese studio Schemata Architects. The gallery is located at the rear of the Space Group Building, a modernist icon in South Korea that houses the Arario Museum. Designed by architect Kim Swoo-geun, … Read More "Schemata Architects embraces rough material finishes for gallery in Seoul" The post Schemata Architects embraces rough material finishes for gallery in Seoul appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4VX87

Musician Bruno Mars and design studio Yabu Pushelberg have teamed up to create the interiors of a cocktail lounge and live music venue at the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas. Named The Pinky Ring, the 5,000-square-foot (465-square-metre) lounge is accessible directly from the casino floor, but designed as an entirely separate experience away from the … Read More "Bruno Mars and Yabu Pushelberg design cocktail lounge in Las Vegas" The post Bruno Mars and Yabu Pushelberg design cocktail lounge in Las Vegas appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4VWyS

Design research agency FranklinTill has compiled a list of principles to help designers, makers and brands avoid greenwashing when sourcing textiles. By making it easier to identify textiles that have a greater positive impact on people and planet, FranklinTill hopes to enable a shift towards regenerative materials. “We can only move towards a regenerative approach … Read More "FranklinTill lists nine principles for a shift to regenerative materials" The post FranklinTill lists nine principles for a shift to regenerative materials appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4VWhT

Spotted: Even in areas that have established comprehensive recycling systems, very often huge amounts of recyclables don’t actually end up getting recycled. In the UK, recycling rates have ‘plateaued’ at around 43 per cent in recent years, while in the US, almost 70 per cent of municipal waste doesn’t get recycled or composted. Enter Glacier, … Read More "Revolutionising recycling with AI-enabled robots" The post Revolutionising recycling with AI-enabled robots appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4VWQV

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. Interior design holds one of the most “intimate” scales of space. It focuses on ambiance, color, materials and textures, lighting as well … Read More "7 Top AI Tools for Interior Design" The post 7 Top AI Tools for Interior Design appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4VWD4

London-based practice Studio Bark has unveiled plans for Breach House, a water-powered family home located in Leicestershire, UK. Designed to enable the owners to “live off the land”, the proposal by Studio Bark will be powered by photovoltaic (PV) panels and micro-hydro energy, creating a home capable of running off-grid. Breach House will be powered by … Read More "Studio Bark designs water-powered Breach House in UK countryside" The post Studio Bark designs water-powered Breach House in UK countryside appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3rnnR

Spotted: Leather is one of the most energy-inefficient and destructive textiles. In addition to animal wealfare concerns, leather production involves large amounts of energy, land, and water, alongside the use of harmful chemicals – leading to deforestation and pollution. One way to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry is to introduce more circularity … Read More "Plant-based and plastic-free: the future of alt leather" The post Plant-based and plastic-free: the future of alt leather appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3rXsQ

This week on Dezeen, Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize for his buildings that aim to foster community. Yamamoto, who became the 53rd architect to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, was recognised for his work created over a five-decade career. We rounded up Riken Yamamoto’s key projects To celebrate Yamamoto’s … Read More "This week Riken Yamamoto won the Pritzker Architecture Prize" The post This week Riken Yamamoto won the Pritzker Architecture Prize appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3qzpw

Interior designer Erik Bratsberg has created unique artwork for the interior of the Persona restaurant in Stockholm, which also features asymmetrical terrazzo and patinated brass details. Bratsberg, who worked in finance before moving into interior design, wanted the fine dining restaurant in Stockholm’s upmarket Östermalm neighbourhood to have a warm and welcoming feel. Persona is … Read More "Erik Bratsberg fills Persona restaurant with tactile materials" The post Erik Bratsberg fills Persona restaurant with tactile materials appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3prXk

Spotted: According to a McKinsey survey, the availability of chargers is the most significant consideration of sceptical EV buyers. Hoping to tackle that is Kolbev, a Swiss-based company, which envisions a future where renewable energy seamlessly integrates into urban landscapes. The company’s innovation: an on-demand, wireless EV charging system equipped with energy storage, designed to … Read More "Robotic, on-demand tech for seamless EV charging" The post Robotic, on-demand tech for seamless EV charging appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3pWxG

Architizer’s new image-heavy daily newsletter, The Plug, is easy on the eyes, giving readers a quick jolt of inspiration to supercharge their days. Plug in to the latest design discussions by subscribing.  It is inevitable. At some point in the school year, a student in my AP Literature class will ask the dreaded question: what … Read More "The World’s First Horror Film Was All About Modern Architecture. Change My Mind." The post The World’s First Horror Film Was All About Modern Architecture. Change My Mind. appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3njtV

The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features House in the Fields, a rural home in the Belgian countryside. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Geneva-based architect Stef Claes looked to mid-century and local architecture to create the low-lying home in Belgium. The residence, named House in the Fields, features white-painted walls and black accents. … Read More "Dezeen Debate features rural Belgian home that achieves “such a clean result”" The post Dezeen Debate features rural Belgian home that achieves “such a clean result” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3mJNg

Swiss furniture brand Vitra will prioritise reducing the environmental impact of its existing lines through material innovation, CEO Nora Fehlbaum tells Dezeen in this interview. One of the industry’s best known and most influential manufacturers, Vitra‘s collections include iconic pieces such as Eames plastic shell chairs and Panton chairs. Like its peers, the brand is … Read More "Vitra “willing to take risks” on changing products says CEO Nora Fehlbaum" The post Vitra “willing to take risks” on changing products says CEO Nora Fehlbaum appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3mJ4c

Spotted: While we like to think that any waste placed in a recycling bin is recycled into new products, the reality is that in some places, the refuse is either incinerated or exported to landfills elsewhere. This was the situation faced by Singaporean Oh Chu Xian. In response, Oh and her sister founded Magorium, a … Read More "Revolutionising roads with upcycled plastic waste" The post Revolutionising roads with upcycled plastic waste appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3lyFY

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.   Uniquely positioned on the Malabar Coast in the southwest of India sits the diverse state of Kerala. Bordered by the lush Sahyadri mountain … Read More "Nālukettu, Ettukettu and Pathinarukettu: The Architectural Heritage of Kerala, India" The post Nālukettu, Ettukettu and Pathinarukettu: The Architectural Heritage of Kerala, India appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3l6m2

A renovated 1970s bungalow with “kitsch character” and a greenhouse that doubles as a living room feature in Casamontesa – a weekend home designed by Spanish studio Lucas y Hernández Gil. The project began when a couple asked the studio to overhaul a single-storey house that was once part of a hotel complex on the … Read More "Lucas y Hernández Gil adds multi-use greenhouse to Casamontesa" The post Lucas y Hernández Gil adds multi-use greenhouse to Casamontesa appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3jj2z

1. Turning pineapple waste into natural textiles Dr Carmen Hijosa, the Founder and Chief Creative & Innovation Officer of Ananas Anam was inspired to create a natural, sustainable leather alternative after witnessing first-hand the environmental impact of mass leather production and chemical tanning while working as a consultant for the leathergoods industry. Realising that PVC … Read More "Meet the women revolutionising sustainable fashion" The post Meet the women revolutionising sustainable fashion appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3jNQM

a workspace designed for adaptability   London‘s urban fabric continues to evolve with the recent unveiling of 50 Electric Boulevard’s interiors, designed by Foster + Partners for the Battersea Power Station development. This 18,580-square-meter workspace is curated with a philosophy centered on flexibility. 50 Electric Boulevard’s soft undulating form translates to adaptable floor plates, allowing … Read More "foster + partners’ workspaces at battersea" The post foster + partners’ workspaces at battersea appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3h8sX

Dublin studio Kingston Lafferty Design has transformed the architecture and interiors of this family home in Cork, Ireland, which features 1970s-style shapes and colours informed by the work of designer Verner Panton. Positioned on Lovers Walk hill overlooking the city of Cork, the townhouse – called Lovers Walk – was renovated by Kingston Lafferty Design. … Read More "Kingston Lafferty Design includes “sensual” red kitchen in home renovation" The post Kingston Lafferty Design includes “sensual” red kitchen in home renovation appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3g45n

Spotted: There is a lot of energy embedded in ocean waves. In fact, according to the US Energy Information Administration, waves off the coast of the US alone have a theoretical energy potential of 2.64 trillion kilowatt-hours – enough to meet around 64 per cent of the country’s 2021 energy demand. Hoping to tap into … Read More "Energy innovation via underwater wave tech" The post Energy innovation via underwater wave tech appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3flYk

Mexican architect María José Gutiérrez has placed a series of round, pine-clad cabins connected by suspended bridges onto a vineyard in Mexico to serve as vacation rentals. Located in Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada on the Baja Peninsula, Zeuhary Hospedaje Campestre includes a community lounge and four vacation rental cabins. Top: photo by Martin Acevedo. Above: … Read More "Suspended bridges connect round cabin hotels in Mexico" The post Suspended bridges connect round cabin hotels in Mexico appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3dVcq

American interior designer, fashion influencer and “geriatric starlet” Iris Apfel has passed away at the age of 102. The death of the multidisciplinary creative, who was recognised for her flamboyant personal style, was announced on her Instagram account with an image of Apfel in her trademark oversized glasses. Apfel, who worked in the interiors and … Read More "American interior designer Iris Apfel dies aged 102" The post American interior designer Iris Apfel dies aged 102 appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3c6gT

Spotted: The International Energy Agency (IEA) calls for “an accelerated increase in modern bioenergy use [alongside] a phase-out of traditional use of biomass.” Most traditional uses of biomass involve burning organic materials over an open fire, something that the Net Zero Emissions (NZE) scenario hopes to eliminate by 2030.  One challenge in making the best … Read More "Helping cleantechs find and use low-carbon feedstocks" The post Helping cleantechs find and use low-carbon feedstocks appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3c6LQ

Evelyn Lee is a Start-up Advisor in the Tech Space, Angel Investor, Founder of Practice of Architecture, and Host of the podcast Practice Disrupted. She is a prominent speaker on architectural practice evolution, technology integration, and diversity in AI, dedicated to guiding the profession into new horizons. At this point, we are well into 2024, … Read More "Beyond Resolutions: 24 Intentions Architects Should Revisit Throughout 2024" The post Beyond Resolutions: 24 Intentions Architects Should Revisit Throughout 2024 appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3ZwKz

Collectible design gallery StudioTwentySeven has taken over a huge space in a Tribeca textile building, creating a warm and serene environment to present museum-sized, limited-edition pieces. The gallery’s New York City flagship at the corner of Church and Leonard Streets covers 7,000 square feet (650 square metres) across the ground floor of a 1901 neoclassical … Read More "StudioTwentySeven opens “monumental” flagship gallery in Tribeca" The post StudioTwentySeven opens “monumental” flagship gallery in Tribeca appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3YkPb

Spotted: Myanmar is facing a severe housing crisis, as conflict triggered by the military takeover in 2021 has resulted in the internal displacement of around 1.95 million people, according to the UN Refugee Agency. Social enterprise Housing NOW, founded by Myanmar-based design group Blue Temple, is working to build affordable housing using an innovative and … Read More "Providing modular bamboo homes at affordable prices" The post Providing modular bamboo homes at affordable prices appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3YTd3

Georgia is located between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, nestled between the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea. Being a transcontinental country, Georgia’s architecture reflects many civilization influences, with the most notable period being the medieval era. One example is the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its exquisite frescoes … Read More "10 Best Architecture Firms in Georgia" The post 10 Best Architecture Firms in Georgia appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3XyzG

The team at global architecture firm Gensler’s Los Angeles office has redesigned a floor of its workspace with a hospitality approach, as a pilot for the remaining spaces. The Gensler LA team’s renovated its space to give it more of the “warmth and comfort” that its staff became used to during its time working from … Read More "Gensler redesigns its own LA office to have “warmth and comfort” of home" The post Gensler redesigns its own LA office to have “warmth and comfort” of home appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3X0l2

Spotted: Space technology analysts expect the growing concern over the effects of climate change to increase demand for satellite-based Earth Observation data and to hasten the development of additional innovations within the industry. More satellites will create more data, and there is already a lot available. So much, in fact, that it can be difficult … Read More "Accessible environmental info for non-specialists" The post Accessible environmental info for non-specialists appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3Wllz

Andyrahman Architect’s Al-Muttaqin Grand Mosque Cakranegara   The Al-Muttaqin Grand Mosque in Cakranegara, Mataram, Indonesia, originally founded in 1973, underwent renovations in 1992 and 2007. After the collapse of the old mosque in a 2019 earthquake, Andyrahman Architect designed a new mosque in 2020 with a responsive approach to nature, users, and space requirements. The … Read More "andyrahman architect ornaments mosque with lombok-style wickerwork" The post andyrahman architect ornaments mosque with lombok-style wickerwork appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3WCB3

Interior design studio Hollie Bowden Interiors has created fine jeweller Rachel Boston’s flagship store and showroom in London. Located in Shoreditch’s Redchurch Street, the store is split into four main areas – the retail space, private appointment area, workshop and office space for the jeweller’s team of 12. The space blends a neutral palette of … Read More "“Subtle luxury” defines Rachel Boston jewellery store" The post “Subtle luxury” defines Rachel Boston jewellery store appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3V5H6

Spotted: It’s vital that young people learn about global warming and the importance of living more sustainably. Without climate change literacy, many won’t be able to adapt to the economic and environmental impacts of climate change. This is especially the case in Africa, where countries are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change. Now, one startup is … Read More "Could VR content boost empathy for the environment?" The post Could VR content boost empathy for the environment? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3Tm9C

The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features Beijing City Library in China by Snøhetta. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. The Beijing City Library in China, designed by Norwegian studio Snøhetta, features a glass-lined structure punctuated by towering tree-like columns and rooms disguised as hills. Commenters analysed the structure closely, with one characterising it as … Read More "Dezeen Debate features Snøhetta library with a “feeling of extravagance”" The post Dezeen Debate features Snøhetta library with a “feeling of extravagance” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T3SyH7