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Buro Happold pledges to eliminate embodied carbon in projects as part of SE 2050 commitment

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Engineering firm Buro Happold has become the latest signatory to the SE 2050 Commitment Program, which unites structural engineering firms behind the common goal to slash embodied carbon emissions from their projects by 2050. As structural engineers, we are more able to influence embodied carbon, so that is the focus for us.".

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

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climate summit in 2019, Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins introduced the Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3), our firmwide commitment to carbon neutrality in our work and operations by 2030. Engaging manufacturers, structural engineers, and industry experts early and throughout the design process is a key to success.

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Martin Flats by HASTINGS Architecture

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With rents rising15% in the past year alone and a projected 50,000-unit deficit by 2030, the city’s housing crisis shows no signs of slowing. In 2019 the Tennessee Housing Development Agency reported that over45% of Nashville, renters are housing cost-burdened: spending more than 30% of their income on housing-related expenses.

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Rutledge Flats by HASTINGS

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With rents rising15% in the past year alone and a projected 50,000-unit deficit by 2030,the city’s housing crisis shows no signs of slowing. In 2019 the Tennessee Housing Development Agency reported that over45% of Nashville, renters are housing cost-burdened: spending more than 30% of their income on housing-related expenses.

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MVRDV transforms Shenzhen skyscraper into colourful women and children's centre

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It was selected as one of 24 projects to revitalise by the National Development and Reform Commission , aiming to contribute to China's goal to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The photography is by Xia Zhi.

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LPA President Dan Heinfeld announced retirement

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During Heinfeld’s 37-years as president, LPA created a new model for a diverse design studio with architects, engineers, landscape architects and interior designers focused on tackling the largest issues facing the built environment. Ordinary projects became extraordinary projects.” The firm was an early and passionate advocate for the U.S.

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Oregon Episcopal School Athletic Center by Hacker

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With a highly efficient envelope, passive cooling strategy, and minimal mechanical conditioning, this building strives for high performance, meeting the Energy Trust of Oregon-Path to Net Zero and aligning with the Architecture 2030 Challenge goals. Source by Hacker.