Landscape Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Architecture 2030 estimates that the embodied carbon of materials will account for 72 percent of emissions associated with new construction between now and 2030. By Ilana Cohen A detail by Wagon Landscaping shows an asphalt topcoat transformed into mulch. Photo by Yann Monel.

Landscape 95

Landscape Site Materials Construction 95

Architizer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Renovation is not only a new creative frontier for architects, it is the future of architecture: according to Deloitte estimates, up to 90 percent of future development will involve re-designing existing buildings. At this point, adaptive reuse is mainstream, and the carbon-saving benefits are well-known (and widely touted).

Project 91

Project Architect Clients Client 91

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Double-curved solar panels are "key innovations". So developing the manufacturing process for curved panels was one of the key innovations here.". "For this fundamental reason, an electric car needs to be inherently more efficient than an internal combustion engine car. Illustration is by Berke Yazicioglu. Solar Revolution.

Engineering 116

Engineering Engineering Roofing Manufacturing 116

BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

The aviation industry accounts for about 2% of the emissions worldwide; it is estimated that it will reach 3% by 2050. A prime example is the Vancouver International Airport, which has committed to reach net zero by 2030—20 years ahead of IATA’s goal. The planes themselves are getting better when it comes to GHG.

Design 59

Design Exterior Windows Glass 59

BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The IRA provides $3.375 billion for GSA to invest in federal buildings to help reduce carbon emissions and catalyze innovation. A report by the WBCSD and global sustainable development consultancy Arup estimates that less than 1% of building projects currently calculate and report their full carbon footprint. Of that amount, $2.15

Construction 52

Construction Construction Government Manufacturing 52

Architizer

JANUARY 3, 2022

The GCCA’s stated goal of cutting emissions by one quarter in the next decade is projected based on existing technologies; however, the journey to carbon neutrality between 2030 and 2050 looks to carbon capture and storage — technologies that are very much in the development stage at present.

Industrial 70

Industrial Regulation Government Architecture 70

e-architect

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Estimated room price: 48,000 JPY – 200,000 JPY. Harajuku/Jingumae (within the Shibuya area) has a long history of nurturing diverse cultures, serving as a launching pad for Japanese innovation, thus making it the ideal first location for TRUNK. image courtesy of architects practice. Location: Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku; Tokyo.

Building 76

Building Architecture Design Art 76

Architizer

MARCH 6, 2023

This is an optimistic goal considering it requires a 45% drop in emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050. According to CDP research The Time to Green Finance , portfolio-related emissions — tied to what institutions invest in, rather than what they ‘do’ at HQ — are estimated to be 700 times higher than official industry figures suggest.

Sustainability 85

Sustainability Architecture Commercial Industrial 85

e-architect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This new cultural landmark strengthens the city’s status as a national and international centre for culture, creativity and innovation, as well as a major visitor destination. Its economic impact will be considerable, creating or supporting up to 1,500 direct and indirect jobs and adding £1.1 billion to the city’s economy over a decade.

Art 79

Art Industrial Events Government 79

Deezen

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The built environment already has the solutions and innovations to change the trajectory of current climate change projections," added World Green Building Council CEO Cristina Gamboa. It is estimated that Africa, for example, needs about $53 billion annually in finance by 2030.

Architect 105

Architect Sustainability Environment Government 105