Vertical Gardens, Shigeru Ban, Skyscrapers, and more

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This week, we have some interesting articles to share with you, covering topics such as vertical gardens, artificial intelligence, skyscrapers, and technology.

Climate change is a serious problem that affects our planet, causing environmental and socio-economic issues worldwide. Cities with high population density are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. To address this threat, architects must consider sustainable solutions that will help to build a more resilient and sustainable future.

Many studios are exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional building methods and materials. Examples include renewable materials, 3D printing, and the use of biodegradable materials. Additionally, building vertical gardens has become a popular method of promoting sustainable development. However, if not done correctly, this approach can lead to unintended consequences such as mosquito infestations.

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Are Vertical Gardens In Skyscrapers The Future Of Sustainable Urban Living?

Think about the last time you took a walk through the city. While you were trying to embrace the view in front, observing skyscrapers reaching for the sky, roads and transits making their way through, did a sense of curiosity ever grip you? Why do we build such incredibly tall skyscrapers? What’s behind our urge to reach for the sky?

Hayao Miyazaki’s Movies And Architecture

Japanese animation carried its popularity from the beginning with a wide range of topics and exploration of different visualizations. The uniqueness of each film creates a strong influence. This uniqueness does not only come from the characters and the story, but also the design of the environments, architecture, and landscape relations. Various names have been known for these architectural and visual representations along with the characters and stories.

Exploring The Architectural Approach Of Shigeru Ban Through 6 Remarkable Works

Shigeru Ban is a well-known architect born in Japan in 1957. He has distinguished works with his use of innovative materials, experimental approach, and his connection of Japanese and Western architectural elements. Ban was named the 37th recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2014. The Pritzker Jury mentioned him as “…a committed teacher who is not only a role model for the younger generation, but also an inspiration”.

Alien Intelligence (AI): Is It Time To Panic?

What are we to make of AI? As Patrik Schumacher has argued, is it an amazing tool everyone should use? Or is it terrifying, as some might argue? And does it even constitute a bigger threat to humanity than climate change, as Mo Gawdat, former Chief Financial Officer of Google, has claimed? Here is a discussion with Neil Leach on AI.

Designing With Purpose: Incorporating Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater collection is a highly increasing subject with the current serious issue of water scarcity. Different harvesting methods for not wasting rainwater have been developed and still developing. These methods are in various forms, from basic rain barrels to complex setups with pumps, tanks, and even purification mechanisms.

Greg Tate Explores Hybrid Structure Possibilities Via AI

Greg Tate, an Architect with 30+ years in the design and construction industry, spent his youth building model cars, mini-bikes and go-karts in Southern California during the 70s. That provided endless inspiration for making things. He later studied architecture at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, a few years after Frank Gehry had finished his iconic house in Santa Monica.

Studio City – W Macau, Designed By Zaha Hadid Architects, Now Open To The Public

Zaha Hadid Architects has finished one of their two hotels in the “Studio City” Resorts, W Macau, and now it is open to the public. The resort also features 557 rooms and suites spread across 40 floors. Studio City Phase Two draws inspiration from the existing resort’s cinematic allusions, reimagining Art Deco’s lavish ornamentation, striking geometry, and meticulous craftsmanship through a modern lens.

Modernist Architect Zvi Hecker Passed Away

Zvi Hecker, an architect of Polish-Israeli origin, passed away on September 25, 2023. He was well-known for his architectural approach that placed significant emphasis on the utilization of geometry and asymmetry. Zvi Hecker has held teaching positions at several respected academic institutions across various countries, including Canada, the United States, Israel, and Austria.

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