Mass Timber, Passive House, & a Curving Roof: This Canadian Community Centre Is the Civic Building Other Cities Should Be Copying

Mass Timber, Passive House, & a Curving Roof: This Canadian Community Centre Is the Civic Building Other Cities Should Be Copying

There’s a version of a public building that checks all the sustainability boxes and still feels cold, institutional, and somehow indifferent to the people it’s meant to serve. The new Marpole Community Centre is not that building. Designed by Diamond Schmitt for the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, it’s…

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India’s First Mass Timber Home In Goa Raises The Bar For Sustainable Living

India’s First Mass Timber Home In Goa Raises The Bar For Sustainable Living

Overlooking the lovely coastline of Vagator, Goa, sits something India has never seen before. Architecture Discipline’s Timber Residence breaks new ground as the country’s first mass timber home, proving that environmental responsibility and stunning design can work hand in hand. Architect Akshat Bhatt wanted to create more than just another luxury residence. The 8,650 square…

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World’s Largest Wooden Structure Debuts At Osaka 2025 Expo With Potential For Permanent Landmark Status

World’s Largest Wooden Structure Debuts At Osaka 2025 Expo With Potential For Permanent Landmark Status

The world’s largest wooden structure, the Grand Ring, has now been completed. This impressive architectural feat forms a huge circular loop, featuring a walkway that runs along its top. Measuring approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) in circumference, the Grand Ring stands out as a remarkable new landmark. It was created specifically for the Osaka 2025…

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