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The Future of Architecture: 10 Transformative Design Principles for a Sustainable World

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This article was written by Edward Mazria, FAIA, the founder and CEO of Architecture 2030 whose mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. Solar Exposure and Sunlight for Buildings and Urban Layouts 5. Function-Based Zones 2.

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UK Climate Change Policy comment

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According to the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), based in the U.S, There’s a four to one benefit when construction exceeds the International Code Council’s 2015 model building codes. That future state of bliss in 2050 when we’ll supposedly reach net-zero nirvana isn’t automatic.

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Ground granulated blast furnace slag in concrete production

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More recently reducing clinker with GGBS has become the ‘go-to’ method for decreasing the carbon intensity of concrete in the UK, as the production of GGBS results in far fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than the production of the clinker that it replaces.

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Fifty architects and designers you need to know on Earth Day

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Architects and designers have a key role to play in reducing carbon emissions, pollution and waste while protecting biodiversity. As CEO of Swedish architecture firm White Arkitekter , Alexandra Hagen is an industry leader in the shift towards more sustainable, zero-carbon buildings. Find out more about Andrew Waugh ›.

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Agrivoltaic solar farms offer "shocking" benefits beyond producing energy

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"When you think about our population into the future, having 9 billion people by mid-century , we have to start looking at that to build resilience.". Meanwhile, the US will need to build enough solar farms to cover the entire state of West Virginia if it hopes to achieve net-zero. Uncertainty a hurdle to adoption. "So

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2023 Architectural Trends: New Building Design

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2023 Architectural Trend guide, New building design, Ronald Lu & Partners Architects news. Pinghu Hub building design by Ronald Lu & Partners: images courtesy of architects practice. A population that is living longer will also demand more healthcare services as well as age-friendly spaces and buildings.

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Buildings With Less Embodied Carbon (Part 2 of Sustainability in Construction)

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President Obama How buildings contribute carbon emissions My last article here dealt with the roles of buildings in CO2 emissions and climate change in general. The current "lumber crisis" puts a spotlight on this area of concern: Building materials. What is their carbon footprint?