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Innovative Affordable Housing Solutions From Brazil

Eduardo Souza — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Brazil’s Housing Development Company of The Federal District (CODHAB-DF) announced the winners of their National Architecture Design for Affordable Housing Contest. Out of 88 projects submitted across the country, three winners were chosen for each of the following affordable housing categories: single-family housing, duplexes, and apartment buildings.

Which Building Has the World's Fastest-Moving Elevator?

Samantha Buckley — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 09:30:00 +0000

The targeted maximum wait time in office building elevators is 20 seconds—it just feels like 2 minutes when you’re in a rush. But how quickly are the elevators actually moving?

Australian Smart Skyscrapers Summit 2017

Rene Submissions — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:30:00 +0000

Attracting a wide array of speakers from a multitude of structural and architectural fields from across the globe, this cutting edge industry event provides a unique opportunity for delegates to shape the future of the Australian skyline in years to come.

Snøhetta's Terraced, Geometric Tower Wins Competition for Bank Headquarters in Beirut

Patrick Lynch — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:05:00 +0000

Snøhetta has won a competition to design the new headquarters for Banque Libano Francaise (BLF) in Beirut, Lebanon. The building will feature a geometric facade and several large outdoor terraces carved from the built volume to create a vibrant workplace community. The project marks Snøhetta’s first ever commission in Lebanon.