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Recent insights on measuring Resident Experience were clarified by The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant. Progress is defined as the increased ability of life to control its environment. Applied to urban design, this means assessing how well an environment allows residents to manage their lives. High housing costs and car-dependent designs limit control over life conditions, while walkable, well-designed environments enhance it. Thus, despite advances in various fields, the US has regressed in housing and transportation, affecting overall quality of life. Source: (Substack, Joel Anderson) #premiumpropertytrust #birminghamalabama #bhamal #realestateinvesting #realestate #architecture #pptreit #realestateinvestment

Barr Gazetas, a leading architecture practice in London, set out to create the city's most sustainable building. 🌱 Faced with high sustainability benchmarks and the complexities of the borough, they needed accurate, easily accessible data on listed buildings, flood risks, and other critical information. Traditional methods were time-consuming and often led to unforeseen challenges. Curious to see how they did it? ⬇️ Watch the video or read on to learn why Barr Gazetas has integrated VU.CITY into their projects and find out how they've used the platform to gain reliable data for their designs. Don't miss the full story and see how your projects can benefit too! 🔗 Read the full case study here: https://bit.ly/3KyfhVz #SustainableArchitecture #Innovation #Architects #Developers #VUCITY #BarrGazetas #CaseStudy

As urbanization accelerates, affordable and inclusive housing is more vital than ever. This blog delves into how architects are innovating to create sustainable, accessible spaces for all. Let’s discuss the role of architecture in building a more equitable society. 🌟🏠 [Get to know "Affordable and Inclusive Housing: The Future of Architecture" in the first comment below] #UrbanDevelopment #AffordableHousing #InclusiveDesign

As urbanization accelerates, affordable and inclusive housing is more vital than ever. This blog delves into how architects are innovating to create sustainable, accessible spaces for all. Let’s discuss the role of architecture in building a more equitable society. 🌟🏠 [Get to know "Affordable and Inclusive Housing: The Future of Architecture" in the first comment below] #UrbanDevelopment #AffordableHousing #InclusiveDesign

In Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood, the Radiator development from BGO & Hullmark has undergone significant revisions since its initial submission in 2022. https://lnkd.in/ewB7Epze #Toronto #architecture #development #urbanplanning

In Architecture, the new catchphrase is "Social Responsibility." Architectural practices now focus on creating a "sense of place" where humans can interact, fostering community bonds, and promoting social cohesion. In all my previous major urban projects as a proven "Placemaker", I have prioritized "inclusiveness" and understanding human needs, setting aside 30% to 50% for affordable housing on vacant land won at either State or Local Government tenders with no mandatory requirements just through my initiative and "sense of social responsibility" leading to above-average capital growth. Australia faces a significant shortfall in affordable housing and social dwellings, requiring fast-track solutions due to inefficiencies in slow, inefficient, traditional construction methods. The new challenge for architects is to offer a sustainable carbon-free future in construction platforms utilizing renewable plantation forest trees in cross-laminated timber construction with great design, detailing, and finishes, minimising expensive building materials waste that goes to landfills, which is unsustainable. Respect for historical overlays in urban renewal projects is a crucial element of social responsibility, avoiding the alienation of existing communities and alienating the existing community who are potential buyers. In Australia, there are over 3 million "Baby Boomers", most seeking downsizing options; creating walkable urban villages is essential for fostering community bonds and inclusivity where its residents look out for each other. Let's continue to prioritize "social responsibility" in Architecture for sustainable urban development. #Architecture #SocialResponsibility #UrbanDevelopment #CommunityInclusivity #AffordableHousing #Harropfactor #Placemaker #UrbanRenewal #Inclusiveness #fasttomarket #CLT #ThriveAlliance #fasttrack

Check out #flanigansecologic featuring Steven Lewis, FAIA, NOMAC, Urban Design Principal with the Portland-based firm, ZGF Architects. Steve was also a candidate for the 2026 President at the The American Institute of Architects (AIA). He is a facilitator of #partnerships and #alliances between groups and individuals who seek to use #architecture and #design to effect #positivechange to our world. Steve brings to ZGF a wealth of experience across #urbanplanning and #design, from Southern California to Detroit and back, Steve's #ethicsdriven #urbanplanning and #design has made the cities he’s worked in not only more aesthetically beautiful, but also more #equitable and representative of the surrounding #communities. Following in the footsteps of his father, an #architect with a drive for #justice, #equity, #diversity, and #inclusion, Steve #designs, #speaks, #mentors, and #volunteers tirelessly to #advocate for what he believes in and to see those values embodied in the #builtenvironment. He and Ted discuss his AIA Presidential candidacy and campaign experience, the elements of #sustainabledesign, digging into #embeddedmaterials, #energyuse, #buildingdecarbonization, and #electrification. Steve concludes that he is dedicated to #equity in #design to effect #positivechange for the #future of #architecture. https://lnkd.in/gfR-e86j

Award-winning projects Bukit Canberra, SAFRA Choa Chu Kang Clubhouse and The Greenhouse at Dulwich College (Singapore) are unveiled as winners of the Green Good Design Sustainability Awards 2024. Organised by The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum Museum for Architecture and Design, the award celebrates #futurethinking projects that inspire progress towards a #sustainable built environment. Harnessing DP’s #multidisciplinary capabilities, the three projects are a showcase of the practice’s expertise in delivering projects that achieve #betterthansustainable outcomes under its #GreenWellTech thrust. This achievement reaffirms DP’s commitment towards #purposedriven design innovations that enrich the long-term socio-economic and environmental #resiliency of cities. 

Join us for this spicey panel discussion while you get your construction expo fix with BuildNZ. We will of course be sharing our many many thoughts about the state of #housing in this country. Which is of course, depressing.

Listen to Architect Hafeez Contractor as he discusses the urgent housing crisis, focusing on the struggles of those living in slum areas and the importance of affordable, sustainable housing solutions. He dives into innovative urban planning ideas and the role of architecture in creating inclusive cities. Watch the full video on YouTube—link in bio. #ArchitectHafeezContractor #HousingCrisis #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableHousing #AffordableHousing #InclusiveCities #UrbanPlanning #Architecture #SlumRehabilitation