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Are Vertical Gardens the Future of Skyscrapers?

Read today’s standout stories redefining design at Parametric Architecture!

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

  • Vertical gardens in skyscrapers are emerging as a key feature in sustainable urban development, offering innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact in dense cities.

  • China is exploring the potential of urban voids, repurposing abandoned spaces into vibrant centers for development and community engagement.

  • The Unicorn Island Masterplan presents an ambitious vision for a futuristic, sustainable island development, integrating green technologies with cutting-edge urban planning.

  • Modular construction is gaining traction in urban development, offering a flexible and sustainable approach to building infrastructure that meets the demands of rapidly growing cities.

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Are vertical gardens in skyscrapers the future of sustainable urban living?

Vertical Gardens highlight a new way of blending architecture with nature, demonstrating how green spaces can be integrated into urban landscapes to enhance sustainability and improve city living.

China’s Urban Voids as Catalysts: Reimagining the Horizon

These urban voids offer an opportunity to rethink how unused spaces can be transformed into dynamic hubs, reshaping the future of city planning and sustainable growth.

How Unicorn Island Masterplan is Using Big Data to Create Smart Urban Ecosystems

Unicorn Island Masterplan offers a glimpse into the future of sustainable architecture, blending nature, innovation, and design to create an entirely self-sustaining urban environment.

Decoding Rise Of Modular Construction In Urban Development

By embracing modular construction, cities can accelerate development while reducing waste and environmental impact, creating a more sustainable future for urban landscapes.

3D-Printed Wall Panels

This 4-session workshop demonstrates how Studio Tim Fu uses AI and parametric design to transform architectural concepts into real-world designs. The workshop is scheduled for May 17,18 & 24, 25, 2025.

Blueprints in Motion: From Maya to Unreal Engine

This workshop teaches participants how to create interactive, real-time parametric design systems using Maya, Grasshopper, and Unreal Engine. The workshop is scheduled for Jun 21 & 22, 2025.

Urban Mobility and Smart Cities: Reimagining Public Spaces

This shift towards smarter, more connected urban environments reflects a growing recognition of how technology can transform our cities into more sustainable, livable spaces.

Applications of parametric design in urban planning

By incorporating parametric design, cities can better address complex urban challenges, fostering innovative solutions for sustainable growth and dynamic urban landscapes.

Urban Resilience: How 8 Cities Are Addressing Global Challenges

These cities showcase the power of proactive urban planning, emphasizing the importance of resilience in adapting to environmental and social challenges while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Sustainable Urbanism: Placemaking for Healthy Cities

This approach to urban development redefines how we build cities, emphasizing the importance of integrating sustainable practices to ensure future generations inherit livable, thriving environments.

Artefacts of Growth: Biomorphic Structures in Cinema 4D

This workshop teaches architects and designers to create organic, parametric designs and renderings using Cinema 4D and Corona Renderer. The workshop is scheduled for Jun 7 & 8, 2025.

Scripting Forms: Grasshopper3D & Blender

This workshop focuses on creating and applying design languages using Rhino Grasshopper and Blender 3D Geometry Nodes. The workshop is scheduled for Jun 14 & 15, 2025.

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