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WRNS Studio makes space for both high-profile clients and sensitive civic work

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WRNS Studio, a 145-person office with locations in San Francisco, Honolulu, New York, and Seattle, is a thought leader when it comes to adaptive reuse and sustainability. The bicoastal firm The post WRNS Studio makes space for both high-profile clients and sensitive civic work appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design?

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? Image credit: Zennio SH: So at what point do you all start looking for sustainable solutions or alternatives for each of your projects? There needs to be a reason for everything.

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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Gensler’s Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards are a step toward a more circular economy and less carbon-intensive industry

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Gensler’s Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards send a market signal to manufacturers, clients, and the AEC industry in general: The largest architectural services firm in the world is on a quest The post Gensler’s Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards are a step toward a more circular economy and less carbon-intensive industry appeared first on (..)

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. There are a variety of approaches you can use to develop this collaborative sustainable culture.

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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

DesignRulz

In the fast-paced architecture world, wherein buildings rise and cities expand rapidly, enforcing sustainable practices must be prioritized. However, a sustainable building goes beyond bricks and mortar. Sustainable site selection: Architects prioritize site selection based on ecological criteria.

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16 | office building in italy by Studio Alvise Stramare

Archinect

Introduction and Challenges Our latest office project in Italy was a demanding assignment for which we had only a year and a half to plan and build. It is a unique project consisting of renovating a 60's building and adjoining a new extension to wrap the original volume.

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