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5 things developers should know about mass timber

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5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s

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Stockholm Wood City: Masterplanning The World’s Largest Timber Construction Project

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With ground set to be broken next year on the first stages of the monumental development and the first structures set to welcome tenants from 2027, the company is master-planning a small city in Sickla, Stockholm. This is fascinating, but it’s Wood City’s fundamental raison d’être that really intrigues.

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Retention of existing buildings must be "the starting point" for major London developments

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Released last month, the two-part London Plan Guidance package sets out how significant developments will need to report and cut down on waste and whole-life carbon to further the city's goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2030. Whole-life carbon benchmarks for major developments . The top photo is by Rumman Amin.

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European Commission prioritises cyclists and pedestrians in cities for "first time in history"

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If passed, the Efficient and Green Mobility package would require the 424 largest cities in the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) to hash out sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs) centred on these kinds of "active mobility" modes by 2025. Read: London, New York, Paris and Milan give streets to cyclists and pedestrians.

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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

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Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments. Landscape and planning development Sierra Sathorn. Sign up for key information about the 12th Annual A+Awards, set to launch this fall.

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Copenhagen addresses global warming with climate-resilient architecture

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Promotion: with Copenhagen due to host the UIA World Congress of Architects, the city aims to set an example for how architecture can help to reduce the impact of climate change. Other examples include the flood-resilient Klimakvarter (climate district) in Østerbro and Dortheavej Residence , an affordable housing development built in timber.

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Government regulators are increasingly requiring that buildings perform more efficiently.