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From net zero to net positive in K-12 schools

BD+C

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

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Echo living: Australia’s first passive house development

Habitus Living

The poor thermal performance of residential buildings in Australia – summer or winter – is infamous, but in a country that has traditionally enjoyed relatively affordable energy it’s been left to the committed conservationist to explore efficiency solutions beyond the minimum housing regulations. V-ZUG quickly emerged as the standout.

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Breaking Bonds

Landscape Architecture Magazine

During its run between June and October, Black Chapel invited a range of personal and communal experiences and hosted events, workshops, experimental musical performances, and countless unscripted visits by people from all walks of life. What resources would be helpful to organizations that are just starting out on their transparency journey?”

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Your In-Depth Guide to the New A+Award Categories for Best Sustainable Architecture

Architizer

We constantly ask ourselves ‘Is what we’re doing in this lifetime part of the solution or part of the problem?’”. In this article, you can learn more about the importance of these awards, the rationale behind the judging criteria, and the insight of A+Award-winning architects on the critical need for design innovation in this key area.

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What Does it Take to Make Sustainable Buildings? (Part 1- The big picture)

Community Architect

Isaiah 24:5 Energy Use of Buildings One doesn't have to be a Christian to see the power of these words. This article is about how buildings, which contribute about 1/3 of all CO2 emissions, can be made more sustainable. Let's just say, it take a lot more than LEED certification. But let's take things in order.

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25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal

Architizer

Around the world, societies walk with solar and wind energy, reuse and recycle, and protect the natural habitats of other living species. Montréal is considered one of the top cities of Art Deco architecture, a movement that was formed during the Second Industrial Revolution in Paris. How are these architecture firms ranked?

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Basic Steps For Creating An ADU

Santa Cruz Architect

Also known variously as “granny units”, “second units”, or “carriage houses”, ADU’s provide opportunity to use what may be surplus space on a residential lot to house in-laws or relatives, or to provide supplementary income to make one’s mortgage more affordable. This article outlines a general process for creating an ADU.

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