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🌳 The Urban Forest in the Rivercity — Plans for World’s Greenest Skyscraper 🏙️ As Brisbane prepares for the 2032 Olympics, Aria Property Group is taking bold strides to position the city as a global leader in sustainable architecture with plans for the "Urban Forest," a 30-storey residential skyscraper that aspires to be the world’s greenest building. 🔎 What You Need to Know: 1️⃣ A Vision for Sustainability: The Urban Forest project aims to integrate nature into urban living by featuring 827 trees and 27,000 plants throughout its structure. This ambitious design enhances the aesthetic appeal and promotes environmental sustainability, making Brisbane comparable to green heavyweights like Singapore. 2️⃣ Architectural Innovation: Designed by renowned architect Koichi Takada, the Urban Forest will celebrate Brisbane's sub-tropical climate while incorporating features that mimic the native Moreton Bay Fig Tree. The design emphasises timber and green spaces, targeting up to 200% of the site area covered by foliage. 3️⃣ A New Legacy: The Urban Forest is part of a broader initiative to create a legacy for Brisbane as it hosts the Olympics. Queensland Premier Steven Miles has pledged to prioritise greener and cleaner building materials, ensuring that the Olympic infrastructure contributes to sustainable development in the region. 🌟 As urban areas grapple with environmental challenges, the urban forest is a blueprint for future developments. Construction and real estate stakeholders must prioritise sustainability and innovation to create livable spaces harmonising with nature. 🔗 For more insights on how the Urban Forest plans to redefine sustainable living in Brisbane and set new standards for urban architecture, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gDXYyWCP 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can other cities learn from Brisbane's Urban Forest initiative to enhance sustainability in urban development? What role do you think innovative architecture plays in promoting environmental responsibility? #sustainablearchitecture #greenbuilding #brisbane #urbandevelopment #brisbane2032 #urbanforest #rivercity #westend #olympics #architecture #netzero

🌊 From Industrial Hub to Waterfront Haven: Cruquius Island’s Stunning Transformation 🌿 Once a bustling industrial zone in Amsterdam’s Eastern Docklands, Cruquius Island has been reimagined into a vibrant, sustainable neighbourhood. Built between 1875-1925 to expand the Port of Amsterdam, this historical peninsula has evolved into a modern residential enclave that beautifully blends heritage with contemporary living. 🏡 Design Highlights: ✨ Diverse Architecture: A mix of large industrial-inspired buildings and cozy duplexes, all featuring outdoor spaces and stunning water views. ✨ Thoughtful Urban Planning: A car-free quay, semi-public gardens, and pedestrian-friendly paths create a perfect balance of density and intimacy. ✨ Sustainability at Its Core: Green roofs, solar panels, energy-efficient systems, and biodiversity-focused landscaping define the project’s eco-conscious approach. 🚶♀️ Life on Cruquius Island: Residents enjoy tranquil green spaces, community-focused amenities, and a seamless connection to the bustling Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. It’s a neighbourhood designed for interaction, relaxation, and sustainable urban living. This transformation is a testament to the power of innovative urban design and landscape planning. Cruquius Island isn’t just a redevelopment; it’s a blueprint for future waterfront regeneration, blending history, nature, and modernity into a thriving community. 🌿 Learn more about this remarkable project here: KCAP Completes Cruquius Island Housing #UrbanRedevelopment #SustainableDesign #WaterfrontLiving #GreenUrbanPlanning #CruquiusIsland #Architecture #LandscapeDesign #ModernLiving #Urbandesign #Urbanplanning #Masterplanning

In the concrete jungle of modern cities, there's a growing appetite for bringing nature into our living spaces - and it's about much more than aesthetics. A fascinating article from ArchDaily explores how urban dwellers are embracing innovative ways to integrate greenery into compact apartments. At A R C H / A, we've been championing this approach across our projects in London and Baku, understanding that the relationship between nature and architecture goes beyond visual appeal. Our experience shows that thoughtful integration of green elements not only enhances property value but fundamentally improves residents' wellbeing. From vertical gardens to biophilic design elements, we're seeing how these solutions can transform urban living spaces into sustainable sanctuaries. As our founder Davud Farzulla often emphasises, sustainability isn't just a tick-box exercise - it's the foundation of future-proof design. We're proud to be part of this green revolution in residential architecture. Read the full article from ArchDaily here: https://lnkd.in/dDAjYcUx #SustainableArchitecture #BiophilicDesign #UrbanLiving #Architecture #ResidentialProjects #GreenArchitecture #WellbeingDesign #London #Baku

This is a great contribution to urbanism and shows what can be done with low-rise buildings and climate responsive design. Missing middle champion Daniel Parolek /Opticos Design, Inc. car-free project Culdesac Tempe is profiled here in detail. For us grappling with housing supply in cities it’s important to look at all options for making better cities. For the urban design nerds there are a series of diagrams of the layout, building typologies and street integration. Key stats Plot size: 15.5 acres / 6.273 hectares # of dwellings: 636-unit community Location: approx. 2.5 miles from downtown Tempe, Arizona Density: approx. 99 dwellings per hectare #urbanism

Introducing a Mixed-Use Complex in Limassol – a sustainable, #multifunctional urban environment that blends seamlessly with the city’s rhythm, offering a vibrant lifestyle for its residents. Spanning over 72,000 square meters of buildable area, the #complex is a harmonious blend of #residential, #commercial, and communal spaces. Designed to cater to diverse user groups—families, young couples, and individuals—it meets a wide range of needs and aspirations. The project features 546 apartments, commercial spaces, offices, and extensive green areas, all thoughtfully organized within an innovative #masterplan. The masterplan is carefully structured into functional zones, balancing private and public spaces. Our design emphasizes accessible pedestrian pathways, seamlessly linking public plazas, play hubs, and lush green corridors to foster a connected and dynamic community. Stay tuned as we share more about the #sustainability solutions in this project and the vision behind the diverse range of residential buildings. #architecture #urbanplanning #urbandevelopment #masterplanning #mixedusecomplex #residentialcomplex

In West aan Zee, Terschelling, Frisian Islands, The Netherlands, a contemporary vacation home put low impact sustainable living at the heart of its design. The net-zero home, also boasts a zero carbon footprint. Achieving this illustrious feat required a multitude of design choices, including good insulation, proper orientation to reduce solar gain, heat pump heating and cooling system, rooftop solar panels to reduce energy consumption, and burying ground floor. The entire facade of the residence is finished in biobased materials, which were sourced and installed locally. While vacation homes can cause unnecessary burdens on the environment, there are innovative ways to reduce their impact. This home is a stunning example of net zero living and should act as a model for future sustainable housing. We’re all in this together #sustainability #sustainablehomes #sustainableliving #netzero #carbonneutrality #carbonneutral #netzerohomes #europe #thenetherlands #architecture #architecturedesign #greenliving #greendesign

“This year’s #theme was “#Reimagine the #Home,” which #ties into the 2024 “#Reimagine” theme for #NLA’s London #Festival of #Architecture, held every June. The #awards also #reflect NLA’s New #London Agenda, a #framework for the city’s #future development. (Find the #full list of #winners here.) https://lnkd.in/gQsJRdU6 #Retrofitting existing housing #stock is a #critical step for #cities around the #world, Mr. Ortiz said, #especially with the growing #threat of #climate change to homes #and communities. “But for #London in #particular,” he said, “because of the #type of #housing that we have, #which is usually #Victorian, #smaller housing, #lower density. We #think that by #celebrating this #kind of #best practice, we can all #learn different ways of #retrofitting homes, thinking of #ways of #improving.”

Building a sustainable home isn't just about using responsibly sourced materials. Depending on where you want to live, there are many ways to build more eco-friendliness into your home. The best news of all is that most of them allow you to save money, whether it's on construction costs or on energy usage long term. Case in point, our top two recommendations for our clients: building a smaller home and insulating the roof to R-50 (yes, you read that correctly!). But there are so many more approaches, like building an infill home that will allow you to walk everywhere. This approach also means you're not contributing to urban sprawl. A well-designed home won't make you feel deprived, however. The design needs to address your practical needs, now and in the future when you'll develop the inevitable mobility issues of age. You can learn more about our approach to building more sustainably: https://buff.ly/4aOk5Bu #architecture #environmentallyfriendly #home #contemporary

Is Oru House unveiling a new approach to urban living? 🌿🏙️ Imagine a home where city conveniences seamlessly blend with park tranquility. Urban planning faces a significant challenge: how to balance urbanization needs with nature-friendly living environments. Increasingly, people seek residences that offer both urban comfort and a quality of life in harmony with nature. Discover how Oru Maja in Kadriorg, Tallinn, is bridging the gap between urban development and eco-friendly living, potentially reshaping our understanding of city life. This project showcases: ⚡ Architecture that respects and complements the existing environment ⚡ Energy-efficient solutions for sustainable urban living ⚡ Design that brings nature indoors through French balconies and terraces ⚡ Could this be a model for future sustainable urban development? 🔑🌳 Read the full article to learn how Oru Maja is setting new standards in urban living. #UrbanPlanning #SustainableLiving #TallinnInnovation #FutureCities #OruMaja https://lnkd.in/dTsbuMJe

Stephen George + Partners (SGP) is delighted to see the The Arch Company's commencement of work on transforming four dilapidated railway arches on America Street, Southwark. SGP's design combines technical expertise with historic building experience to create contemporary spaces, which nod to the industrial heritage of the arches. Located in an area undergoing significant renewal and encompassing the Low Line urban regeneration initiative, the America Street scheme will transform previously unloved arches into contemporary spaces for new leisure, food and drink and retail businesses. Santosh Patel from Pick Everard highlights the project's significance in fostering a vibrant cultural hub. Principal Architectural Technologist, Josh White, emphasises the aim for pedestrianisation and integration with the local milieu. Alan Soper, Studio Director at SGP, underscores the project's transformative potential and commitment to local revitalisation efforts. Craig McWilliam, Chief Executive at The Arch Company, said: “We’re investing £2.5m into these spaces to provide much-needed additional commercial space suitable for leisure use. Repurposing these arches is part of our ongoing programme to create fit-for-purpose spaces in which businesses can thrive. The America Street project is just one of over ten such projects for which SGP has been commissioned to develop designs. Two schemes have recently achieved planning consent in Manchester, whilst elsewhere in London Crucifix Lane and Witan Street are progressing on site. The latter is already on site and due to complete soon and comprises the refurbishment of six arches into high-specification commercial premises for light industrial use located just 16 minutes away from the City of London. To read more visit 👇 https://lnkd.in/eadrf2zd #RailwayArches #RailwayHertitage #Fitout #RailwayArchesRestored #HistoricPreservation #ArchitecturalTransformation #LondonLeisureHub #LowLineRegeneration #SustainableDevelopment #LocalBusinessSupport #AdaptiveReuse #CreativeSpaces #LondonArchitecture #SGPLeisureAndHospitality