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Sustainable architecture efforts hindered by "sloppiness" says UN climate ambassador

Deezen

However, the sector's level of decarbonisation actually decreased last year, according to the Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction , as efforts to improve buildings' energy efficiency were outpaced by increases in their floor area and energy demand. And therefore, you've got the case for financing.".

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

On average , adapting a pre-existing structure costs 16 percent less than ground-up construction and reduces construction timelines by 18 percent. As these types of transactions often qualify for tax benefits and alternative financing sources, architects undertaking such projects also often grow their knowledge in financial areas.

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3D Printing: The Sustainable Solution to Global Housing?

Santa Cruz Architect

With the global housing deficit looming as a monumental challenge, the emergence of 3D printing technology in construction offers a beacon of hope. From Nigeria to the Netherlands, construction companies are utilizing 3D printing technology to break new ground on housing projects. Significant barriers remain.

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Density - Dirty Word or Solution?

Community Architect Daily

High cost to construct housing, an ever shrinking pool of public housing and rent restricted housing where more units fall out of the restrictions than come into it on average, red tape, "redlining" and the fear of density. Discriminatory regulations are alive and well to this day, often in the guise of respectable goals.

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Is Density a Dirty Word or a Solution?

Community Architect

High cost to construct housing, an ever shrinking pool of public housing and rent restricted housing where more units fall out of the restrictions than come into it on average, red tape, "redlining" and the fear of density. Discriminatory regulations are alive and well to this day, often in the guise of respectable goals.

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Going Solar: The Rays That Pay

Community Architect

With an increasing number of jurisdictions prohibiting gas as a fuel for heating, cooking or hot water for new construction or major rehabs, electric demand will go up and the cost of electricity will become even more the focus of the operating cost of buildings of all kinds and sizes. Are there local installers that can be trusted?