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British AEC groups urge government action on embodied carbon regulations

Archinect

RIBA President Muyiwa Oki said: “Our message is clear — embodied carbon regulation is critical to reaching net zero. As built environment professionals, we understand our duty to reduce emissions and have been leading the charge.

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Adaptive Urban Regulations: Navigating Change in Affordable Housing, Infrastructure, and Sustainability in the U.S.

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As the demands of the built environment expand, local authorities worldwide are redefining policies and regulations to shape their cities. These innovative regulations can drive sustainable and consistent progress as cities stand at the intersection between their present challenges and future aspirations.

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New RIBA manifesto urges lawmakers' action for better practices in the built environment

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A new "Manifesto for a Better Built Environment" has been published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) , calling on the country’s policymakers to make more urgent priority of the need for better safety, quality, and sustainability in the design and construction of buildings throughout the UK.

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University of Chicago researchers develop ‘chameleon-like’ material that can regulate buildings by changing from solid to liquid

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Researchers from the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have published details of a new material that can auto-regulate its environment by changing its infrared colors and liquid-solid state.

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2021 showed the power of policy, codes, and regulations in the United States and around the world

Archinect

For reasons both tragic and optimistic, 2021 was a year where regulations and policy were never far from the media spotlight. To further explore this point, we have set out the key developments and stories throughout 2021 which showed the power of policy, codes, and regulations in architecture — be it at a fe.

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How Breathable Should Facades Be? Exploring Permeability and Impermeability in Building Envelopes

ArchDaily

Image © French + Tye The main role of architecture is to create structures that protect us from the environment and create spaces that are safe and comfortable for all types of needs and activities. Bradbury Works - [Y/N] Studio. By providing shelter, architecture also shapes the way people interact with their surroundings. Read more »

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Ten noise-regulating acoustic products for communal interiors

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The fittings facilitate both general illumination and noise regulation, and come in 11 tones including playful bright hues and neutrals. Sensory Nook is the latest product by acoustic pod brand Nook , and aims to help neurodiverse people work and learn in office and education environments. Find out more about Fost Bulb PET Felt ›.