For today’s edition, we’ve got a bundle of interesting articles, insights, and trends just for you. Let’s take a look:

• From being called a ‘Paper Architect’ to converting her sketches into concrete reality, check out 10 groundbreaking works by Zaha Hadid that shaped modern architecture.

• These urban mapping tools are transforming city planning, offering powerful insights for smarter, more efficient urban designs.

• The Steinway Tower is a marvel of engineering and design, standing tall as the world’s thinnest skyscraper.

• The Rebirth of Contemporary African Architecture explores how cultural heritage and modern design are shaping a new architectural narrative in Africa.

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10 Noteworthy Works Of Zaha Hadid (ZHA)

From being called a ‘Paper Architect’ to converting her sketches into concrete reality, this article highlights some of the iconic and noteworthy buildings by Zaha Hadid Architects that separate them from every other architectural piece built to date.

10 best urban mapping tools that every urban planner needs to know

As urbanization accelerates due to population growth and evolving needs, urban planning has become increasingly complex, necessitating innovative approaches and advanced technologies to create accessible and sustainable cities. Here’s a list of the ten urban mapping tools that are currently driving the urban design process in the industry.

The World’s Thinnest Skyscraper: Steinway Tower

Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither were skyscrapers. Discover how engineers and architects built the world's skinniest building. This luxurious skyscraper is an original SHoP Architects structure that stands tall as the world’s skinniest building.

Beyond Tradition: The rebirth of contemporary African Architecture

Africa's 54 countries have diverse architectural styles, reflected in their buildings. Contemporary African architecture combines traditional styles with sustainable materials and innovative designs.

Montemar by Alpha Architecture: A Coastal Masterpiece

Montemar, lying in the beautiful seaside town of Gonio in Georgia, is a residential project that indigenizes modernity into seaside motifs and, at the same time, redefines modern luxury living. Conceived and designed by Irakli Emiridze, a visionary 28-year-old architect and founder of Alpha Architecture, the residential project has a fresh take on luxury.

3D-Printed Buildings: A Sustainable Solution or a Fad?

One of the newest technologies stirring the construction buzz recently has been 3D-printed buildings. Proponents deem them as a revolutionary way of achieving sustainability. Detractors ask, however, if such things are capable of being scaled, let alone to what extent their impact versus their benefits is environmentally founded.

10 Affordable Housing Trends Shaping Urban Living

This article digs into the trends influencing affordable housing practices, including insights from cutting-edge design methods, creative emerging technology, and collaborative ways to change.

The Existential Threat Facing Architecture and Glazing: How Modern Building Codes are Destroying Design, and How To Overcome It

What we’re facing now is not just a challenge. It is an existential threat to two deeply intertwined worlds: the architectural community and the glass and glazing industry, both of which are crucial to creating vibrant, human-centered spaces that enrich lives.

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