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Reversing Design Order through Material Recycling: An Interview with RUÍNA Architecture

ArchDaily

Lauro Rocha RUÍNA Arquitetura aims for greater socio-environmental awareness and the appreciation of materials while advocating for reuse as an alternative within the construction industry. Their participation in the 2023 Sharjah Architecture Triennale exemplifies how local ideas can achieve global recognition. Read more »

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The University of Toronto announces new Centre for the Sustainable Built Environment backed by key industry leaders

Archinect

The University of Toronto ’s School of Engineering has announced a new research center that will, together with its industry partners, work to find a viable solution to the growing need for public infrastructure that is in tune with the push for sustainability and concerns over climate change.

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Industry Talks with B&I – World Environment Day Special

Building and Interiors

As we celebrate World Environment Day (June 5), BuildingandInteriors spoke to some of the thought leaders in the building materials industry to understand their take on this very important day and the subject.

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Climate changes have had a massive impact on the global environment, and every individual has some part to play. Building green is beneficial for the environment and a positive step towards reducing the carbon footprint. Building green is beneficial for the environment and a positive step towards reducing the carbon footprint.

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Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

Architizer

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montréal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The judging process for Architizer's 12th Annual A+Awards is now away.

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"We can't detox our built environment by swapping out fossil-fuelled building materials for timber"

Deezen

There's a very seductive myth around trees being the original givers in this dynamic: that trees evolved and promptly forested the world to create a cosy oxygen-rich environment that allowed humanity to come forth. But using timber needs to be more than a fad diet. But this was a big change for those early plants. Enter lignin.

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Dezeen's top 10 innovative materials of 2023

Deezen

As part of our review of 2023 , Dezeen's design and environment editor Jennifer Hahn has rounded up 10 of this year's most significant material innovations , including bricks made from toxic soil and a 3D printer for wool. You add a layer when you're cold and take off a layer when you're hot."

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