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Innovations in Sustainable Architecture

The Architecture Designs

Introduction to Sustainable Architecture Sustainable architecture is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As we face environmental challenges, the role of architecture in shaping a sustainable future becomes increasingly vital. But what exactly is sustainable architecture?

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SOM puts Department of Transportation "on display" at Cambridge building

Deezen

American studio SOM has created a "vertical campus" for the US Department of Transportation in Massachusetts that features aluminium fins on its sides and a landscape installation by designer Maya Lin. It also serves as an innovation centre for the DOT, which has been operating since the 1970s.

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2023 Cities in Focus: Lessons in Environmental Resilience

ArchDaily

Image © Maria Gonzalez In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, cities have emerged as models of innovation in terms of sustainable development goals. Cities creatively address pressing urban challenges, including density, transportation, housing, and resilience.

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MAD's latest project, MoLo, will serve as the gateway to Milan's burgeoning Innovation District

Archinect

Fresh off the firm’s debut public housing effort in Beijing, MAD Architects has unveiled project renders for a commercial complex at the edge of Milan’s Innovation District called MoLo (short for Mobility and Logistics Hub). The design for MoLo includes a five-story car park, said to be the hub's "centerpiece."

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A4 Spotlight: : Innovations in Sustainable Energy

A4 Architects

However, on the horizon, a wide variety of sustainable energy alternatives are being developed, promising a more enduring future. Harnessing tidal power is one example of possible sustainable energy. Green hydrogen acts as a versatile energy carrier like gasoline, storing surplus energy and transporting it across distances.

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Six innovative infrastructure projects from bridges to boardwalks

Deezen

With six days left to enter Dezeen Awards 2024 , we look back at last year's six shortlisted infrastructure and transport projects, which include a rolling bridge and submerged bicycle park. The post Six innovative infrastructure projects from bridges to boardwalks appeared first on Dezeen.

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Winning a Dezeen Award "reaffirmed our commitment to innovation" says past winner

Deezen

"I hope the future holds a more cohesive position concerning the use and reuse of resources and the wider adoption of sustainable practices." The studio told Dezeen winning workplace design of the year "was a testament to our dedication and innovation in design."