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Franco’s forward-thinking approach extended beyond fabrics. In the 1980s, he introduced environmental consciousness into Loro Piana’s operations, recognizing early the importance of sustainability. By investing in natural fibres and eschewing synthetic materials, Loro Piana solidified a dedication to ecological stewardship, constructing water purification plants and establishing a water-treatment facility in Mongolia to support the communities […]
Barnes Neville Wallis. Early life and education Wallis’s early life provided the foundation for his eventual career in engineering. His father, Charles Wallis, was a doctor, but young Barnes developed an early fascination with mechanical objects, much to his father’s frustration. After attending Christ’s Hospital school in Sussex, where he displayed a knack for mathematics […]
The A+Awards are back and with the Main Entry Deadline on December 6th, it’s your chance to get your work in front of some of the most influential voices in architecture and beyond. Our jury, made up of over 250 experts from across architecture, design, publishing, technology and more, is as diverse as the projects […]
“Elon is singular in his understanding of engineering and construction and large systems and marshalling resources; it’s just unbelievable,” said Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, in a recent interview in which he praised Musk for setting up a supercomputer in 19 days as a “superhuman” effort. Loading Projections suggest SpaceX will achieve a staggering 99 […]