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Arguably one of Melbourne's most controversial construction projects has been given final approval, leaving a trail of both dismayed and jubilant responses. The major architectural redevelopment project at the focus of this almost five year long drama is the Windsor Hotel, and its semi-demolition by the Halim Group in early 2013.  The project has been marked as one of Victoria's most prominent in the latest state analysis, and comes with a sizeable price tag. The $250 million redevelopment will see the refurbishment of the interiors of the building, which was built in 1883. The interior restoration will maximise the amount of rooms available, increasing the capacity from 180 to 300 rooms. The ballroom and other rooms will also be upgraded and redeveloped, with Heritage Victoria approving everything.

Instil a sense of pride in your work, says Ar. K. R. Jaisim as he addresses architecture aspirants in a brief focussed interview. Click on the link to read more and leave us your views...

Even with all of the effort going into infrastructure and damming solutions to support flood-ravaged areas of Australia, Queensland and New South Wales continue to battle against water levels that are simply too high. The latest floods up north have been so extreme that some areas still remain completely isolated with more storms and extreme weather conditions to continue. While these areas face the brunt of the flooding in this country, and have a long history of these events, the support, ongoing and present from both government and public entities, means that responsive action has been swift with future irrigation planning in place. However, these freak weather incidents will still occur, and several architectural bodies have called for a push in further resilience planning

One major green belt that has seen the devastating results of deforestation is the Amazon jungle. From 1991 until 2001 the total area cleared jumped from 415,000 km2 to 587,000 km2, proving that this massive, unsustainable deforestation effort has not been just a thing of the past. In fact, it was only last year that deforestation figures slowed to their lowest numbers yet. For many in the green building industry, that is how they would like it to continue. Offering to lead this conservation effort is London-based architectural firm Marks Barfield. Who have impressed architecture and environmental communities worldwide with their £6.4m proposal for a research centre in the Amazon, which will include a central, tree-shaped observation tower and 6 miles of tree top canopy walkways. Due to the nature and function of this tower, in addition to the limitations that the rural, fragile Brazilian environment holds, a sustainable building ideology forms the foundation of the proposal.

What solutions can architecture offer to those segments of the global population that currently has no access to a well-designed environment? Check out the ongoing exhibition at Bengaluru that tugs at some crucial issues and leave us your views…

The pursuit of Architecture is just the same as stage acting: to move and delight one's heart, believe LAN Architects. Check out the Maillon Theatre in the making that perpetrates this notion. We await your feedback.

What is it about wood and minimalism in Japanese architecture that intrigues while it is timeless? Check out this home by Ar. Masahiko Sato and leave us your views...

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YEp ! about sustain and cities, also architecture ! This page, thanks to biological Architecture from Berkeley school of archi. said about 60 h of focal videos about sustain and biomimicry, parametric archi ..;etc get to share if you find some very good pearl ! ;)

Opening today, the zero-energy-building (ZEB) pilot project in Norway is conceptualized as a single family house with a garden, which sees a categoric amalgamation of architecture and technology - ensuring optimization of both, comfort and energy use. Check out the project here...

Hitech BIM Services stands as the leaders in 3D design visualization and 3D architectural modeling service company from India. For more check the full details of this project.

Archdraw Outsourcing is one of the best service providers of the 3D Architectural Visualization in the USA can likewise exhibit the techniques occurring inside a specific building where the animation/visualization needs to relate a story, not simply show a 3D building.

Zaha Hadid Architects articulates iconic progressive workplace architecture in the firm's signature style without compromising on sustainable practices.

Both a sculpture, and an architectural structure, Common Sky by Studio Other Spaces provides a space that is free and open to the public, and that reflects Buffalo's AKG Art Museum's vision of a twenty-first-century art institution of inclusion.

How can architecture contribute to a more open outwardly-oriented living style in high rises? Any suggestions? Read about this out-of-box design solution and leave us your views.

Does winning awards help in furthering professional career? We celebrate Indian Architecture Awards 2012 and invite you to take a deep look within our professional arenas by leaving us your comments.

What makes historic architecture awe-inspiring? Read what Ar. Yatin Pandya has to say as he delves into the finer nuances of timelessness as a quality in architecture... and leave us your views.

Architecture in China can so often be polarising. In fact, the entire industry seems to have that affect on the world. There are those who applaud the Chinese for their extensive and rapid construction work, which includes the world's fastest apartment construction, the creation of entire cities in just five years and of course the developments in Shenzhen, one of the world's fastest growing cities. And then there are others who critique the country for having a 'fake' and 'blood soaked' GDP due to high levels of what some have labeled 'dangerous and unnecessary' industry work. Well, the design debate has been sparked yet again with the unveiling of China's latest industry venture.