Here are our most popular sustainable projects … In 2024, FuturArc published close to 70 projects from Asia and beyond! They have been curated by our editorial team to showcase a range of sustainable design approaches, from small-scale installations to city-wide interventions. ⠀ Readers’ Favourite: Rifle Range Nature Park by architects61 and Henning Larsen (Online […]
Under the auspices of the WELL • BEING Estate Festival held in Hong Kong in September 2024, I had the opportunity to chat with Eric Ho, co-founder of Architecture Commons and founder of Neighbourhood Innovation Lab (NIL) to learn about the power of co-creation in placemaking. One of NIL’s latest projects is the Lam Tsuen […]
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The oft-mentioned statistic that more than half of the world’s population will be living in cities by 2050 has been adjusted to reflect present-day data—the percentage would be closer to 70. Every year on 31 October, World Cities Day is held to consider the role of urban areas in the livelihoods of close to 5 […]
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In urban areas, is it better to clear land for new developments or add to what’s already there? While constructing on greenfield sites is associated with lower initial costs, it often results in the loss of green spaces and endanger biodiversity in cities. In contrast, densifying urban centres can support a better quality of life […]
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“We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources and bring back soil” was a key message for this year’s World Environment Day on 5 June, calling for attention to the topics of land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. The underlying ‘thread’ of all three themes is the importance of water […]
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What distinguishes architecture that is made for the private and public realms? One aspect could be the degree of privacy that is afforded to each user by way of thresholds. But to Riken Yamamoto, who has been bestowed the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the traditional notions of freedom and privacy should be deconstructed while rejecting […]
Shaping a more sustainable built environment is a process that takes place over many years. As architects and designers—which make up FuturArc‘s contributors, interviewees and collaborators—we understand the importance of time in realising projects, as well as the importance of taking a pause to learn from what we have created. Looking back at the myriad […]
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There is a paradox of housing provision, where many properties stand empty within inaccessible areas while at the same time people are facing a global housing crisis. In urban areas, the urgent need for housing is often met by constructing collective homes—but in the attempt to build faster, many factors such as community and liveability […]
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The ocean covers 70 per cent of our planet and represents over 95 per cent of the biosphere. It also produces at least half of the planet’s oxygen while absorbing around 30 per cent of carbon dioxide, making it a key ‘carbon sink’ in buffering the impacts of climate change. Despite humanity’s utter reliance on […]
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Initially patented as an alternative to tree-based materials, and with the intent to reduce deforestation, plastic bags and other types of single-use plastic has grown to cause problems for the environment due to their widespread use and lack of recycling management in many places. The production of plastic is among the world’s most energy-intensive manufacturing […]
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From all the print and online stories FuturArc published this year, which were most popular? Which ones struck a chord with our readers? And what can we learn to face increasing climate and planetary challenges in the years ahead? Over Instagram votes and taking into account the view counts of each post, here’s a wrap […]
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Before the proliferation of air-conditioners (ACs), a main task of architecture was to create enclosures that befit its specific climate. In tropical regions, this translated to wide openings that invite breeze, coupled with overhanging roofs that could shelter against hot sun and rain; subtropical climates relied on thick walls that could keep out the cold […]
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