As the 3D-printed construction market grows, start-ups and non-profits alike are beginning to leverage advances in concrete 3D-printing technology to address the affordable housing crisis. In October 2021, Habitat for Humanity International, through its Shelter Venture Fund, invested USD411,000 in Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions Ltd. To increase production of affordable 3D-printed homes in India. In November […]
With the gap exacerbated by COVID-19, no single organisation, or even government, can tackle the housing deficit problem alone. The world gained a new word—COVID-19—in 2020 and lost precious lives over the two-year pandemic. When Omicron was declared a variant of concern in late November 2021, the media had referred to it as the dress […]
Coastal cities are most vulnerable to climate change, with rising sea levels threatening almost half of the global population. Instead of reclaiming land or building a sea wall, Busan Metropolitan City of the Republic of Korea will take a different approach by building the world’s largest prototype floating city through a partnership with UN-Habitat and […]
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Dear FuturArc Readers, It might be mind-boggling to imagine now, but we might be cohabitating with sea creatures like sharks in the near future. The picture in my mind is a particularly fascinating drawing of a shark-like contraption created by one of the children at Toyo Ito’s school (see FuturArc Interview). At least the children […]
Brought to you by Bona A new addition to the Bona Traffic family of lacquers is Bona Traffic HD Raw—an ultra-matte, highly durable and protective lacquer to create an aesthetically pleasing, ‘untreated’ wood experience that meets contemporary trends and floor owners’ needs. The sheen on a wooden floor can differ depending on the perspective and […]
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Dar es Salaam—a city whose name translates to “house of peace”—is the largest urban area in Tanzania and is reportedly the second-fastest growing city in the world. It is home to 6 million citizens, most of whom have immigrated from rural areas in the country, with the population projected to double by 2030. However, 80 […]
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Since 1974, Thailand has applied a philosophy called Sufficiency Economy to guide its development from the grassroots, microeconomic to macroeconomic levels. Based on traditional values, this approach advocates taking the ‘middle path’ to live within one’s means, through principles of moderation, rationality and self-immunity. In more recent years, this paradigm has provided a framework for […]
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Bó Mon Preschool in the hilly terrain of Tú Nang Commune, Son La Province was constructed as a charity project. The school has a village-stationed teacher and is attended by nearly 70 pupils, including children of the H’Mong ethnic group from the three villages of Bo Mon, Cay Ton and Co Tong within two kilometres […]
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From as far back as the 11th century, the village of Bat Trang has been famous as a producer of ceramic and pottery crafts. There is even a specific style of porcelain associated with the village, using decorative techniques and glazes that have been developed by generations of local artisans. To this day, a vast […]
In line with our ongoing student competition FuturArc Prize (FAP) 2022: Reinterpretation, we are highlighting projects that follow the theme. Submit your entries by 25 February 2022 and win cash prizes for the best proposals! In recent years, effects from the COVID-19 health crisis has snowballed into a supply chain disruption around the world. In […]
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In line with our ongoing student competition FuturArc Prize (FAP) 2022: Reinterpretation, we are highlighting projects that follow the theme. Submit your entries by 25 February 2022! An important tenet of sustainability is to make good use of what already exists. This means reusing existing buildings instead of demolishing them (which is energy-intensive and emits […]
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In line with our ongoing student competition FuturArc Prize (FAP) 2022: Reinterpretation, we are highlighting projects that follow the theme. Click here to learn more about the FAP brief; submit your entries by 25 February 2022! Shenzen Special Economic Zone—often dubbed the Silicon Valley of China—is best known for its technology and manufacturing industries. Its […]
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