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World Cup sustainability claims "built on sand" say experts

Deezen

Amid widespread scepticism about the sustainability claims of the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar , Dezeen asked experts if carbon-neutral global sporting events are possible. Our goal is to offset all greenhouse gas emissions, while advancing low-carbon solutions in Qatar and the region," the event's sustainability statement reads. "A

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School Safety is In the Making

BD+C

Over the past 40 years, building and design professionals have studied how the built environment can help improve student retention rates, learning outcomes and psychological wellness. They can stand strong during a security breach or defend against flames, smoke and heat during a fire event.

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News: Harvard GSD reveals four 2023 Wheelwright Prize finalists

Bustler

The World Health Organization estimates that almost 800 women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth every day in 2020. She will also schedule in-person curated experiences in select cities, including dinner salons, roundtables, panel discussions, and other related events.

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Tokyo Architecture News: Buildings Designs

e-architect

Contemporary Japanese Architectural Developments: New Built Environment Updates. TRUNK(HOTEL) is known for its ‘live, play and work’ environment where the art-filled guest rooms and suites blend in seamlessly with public spaces, dining concepts and a signature retail store. Tokyo Architecture News 2020. 21 Oct 2020.

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New Construction Home Vs Resale Property: What to Choose?

Architecture Ideas

If this is an investment in a new building, you need to estimate the following: timing when the house will be commissioned and will be able to generate income; all the potential risks associated with construction delays. This is especially true for those who invest in real estate for a long time. . Source: worldpropertyjournal.com.

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Green Means Go: 6 of the World’s Highest Rated LEED Certified Buildings

Architizer

Olympic House by 3XN , Lausanne, Switzerland | Jury Winner + Popular Choice, 2020 A+Awards, Architecture +Sustainability. Today it produces more energy than it uses and has net-zero impact on the environment. The advanced facade system incorporates high-performance glazing to regulate heating and cooling throughout the building.

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Bog Wild

Landscape Architecture Magazine

In 2019, a survey carried out by the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre revealed that Península Mitre is the most important carbon sink in Argentina. They cover less than 3 percent of the global land surface, yet estimates suggest they contain twice as much carbon as the world’s forests.