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Adaptive Reuse as a Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development and Regeneration

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Inserting new activities within an existing framework is increasingly becoming a defining aspect of contemporary architecture, as the need for sustainable alternatives to building anew turns more urgent.

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18 developments make the cut as 2024 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence finalists

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The program, which was established in 1979, is considered among the highest achievements in the real estate development industry and honors completed projects that are exemplary of its mission of promoting best practices in development.

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Forging the Future of Eco-Conscious Construction: The Imperative of Tailored Sustainability Blueprints

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In today’s landscape, a sustainability roadmap is a strategic imperative for business resilience and growth. Image © Shutterstock As we confront the critical reality of climate change, the construction industry stands at a pivotal point.

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Zaha Hadid Architects' XRL Topside Development construction reaches roof level in Hong Kong

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Zaha Hadid Architects has posted a new construction update on its forthcoming XRL Topside Development at the Hong Kong High-Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus. The project, which adds 3.2 Rendering: Atchain, image courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects Rendering: Hayes Davidson, image courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects UBS is said to.

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Why the Global South Needs Different Sustainability Benchmarks

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Image © Tyler Caine As world governments grapple with environmental crises, the construction industry rushes to reevaluate sustainable design and develop new ways of measuring its efficiency. The Global South faces distinctive challenges in building sustainable cities. Read more »

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SGA designs concept for ‘New England’s first all-timber frame laboratory development’

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Taking an urban site in one of Boston’s leading life sciences clusters as a test case, the team believes their concept offers “the true potential for the first mass timber research development in New England.”

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Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency in Latin America: How to Progress Towards a More Sustainable Architecture?

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Among panels and conferences featuring Clara Camarasa, Nicola Borregaard, Laura Chapa, Paola Valencia, Iván Osuna, Juan Carlos Vega, Angélica Ospina, and Diego Velandia, five main learnings emerged as lessons: from creating more relevance and energy calculations to the development of the timber industry - and certifications.