Building, Development and Sustainability

ZEB Living Lab: Innovation in Sustainable Architecture with Solar Façades

ArchDaily

APRIL 21, 2024

Image © Nicola Lolli / SINTEF ZEB Living Lab is a research building that stands out for its pioneering initiative among zero-emission buildings, seeking to have a significant impact on the future. Read more »

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Adaptive Reuse as a Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development and Regeneration

ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Image © Simon Menges “New ideas must use old buildings,” said Jane Jacobs in her seminal book The Death and Life of Great American Cities , championing the reuse of existing building stock as a means to catalyze positive change and foster diverse urban environments. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg by Herzog & de Meuron.

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Sustainable Building Models: An Eco-Friendly Structure in Natural Slate Within a Multi-Ecological Neighborhood

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today, we are witnessing several projects and approaches in architecture that explore alternatives to energy-intensive building systems, materials , and technologies commonly used in today's construction. Additionally, these elements strengthen the building's identity by connecting it to the surrounding landscape. Read more »

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Transforming Our Thinking for Healthier Buildings

ArchDaily

MARCH 26, 2024

Image © Adam Mørk / Courtesy of VELUX Group Business as usual cannot continue if we are to strive towards a more sustainable building industry. This is why the Living Places concept was developed by the VELUX Group, in partnership with EFFEKT Architects and Artelia. Read more »

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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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ICON Unveils Groundbreaking Construction Innovations at SXSW: Revolutionizing Building with Robotics, AI, and Sustainable Materials

ArchDaily

MARCH 13, 2024

Dubbed “Domus Ex Machina,” the event showcased a range of innovations, such as an AI Architect created for home design and construction, a digital library containing over 60 pre-designed home plans, a new eco-friendly building material , and a robotic printed facilitating multi-story construction. Read more »

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Developing Our Sustainability Action Plan

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

More recently, AIA’s leadership formally resolved to exponentially accelerate the decarbonization of buildings, the building sector, and the built environment. The AIA regards the development of a Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) by every member firm to be a useful step toward achieving its 2030 commitment targets.

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OMA and Circlewood develop adaptable modular wood system to build schools in Amsterdam

Archinect

MAY 12, 2023

OMA , along with Circlewood, a coalition of architects, engineers, builders, and researchers, have developed a modular wood system to build a variety of schools in Amsterdam. This project aims to support the city’s goal to halve the use of primary raw materials by 2030 and become fully circular by 2050.

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A New Generation of Living Buildings Using Hygromorphic Materials

ArchDaily

APRIL 2, 2024

Image © Artem Holstov / Newcastle University When discussing sustainability in construction, we are used to an approach based on complex technological solutions, expensive sensors, costly materials and, most recently, artificial intelligence. Read more »

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Sustainable Design and Technology: The Use of Porcelain Surfaces in a Luxury Building in Dubai

ArchDaily

MAY 24, 2023

Cortesia de FIANDRE Architectural Surfaces When it comes to buildings, there are several factors that contribute to creating something truly luxurious: attention to detail, use of premium, high-quality materials, and unique designs. Read more »

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Why the Global South Needs Different Sustainability Benchmarks

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image © Tyler Caine As world governments grapple with environmental crises, the construction industry rushes to reevaluate sustainable design and develop new ways of measuring its efficiency. The Global South faces distinctive challenges in building sustainable cities.

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SGA designs concept for ‘New England’s first all-timber frame laboratory development’

Archinect

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

SGA has unveiled details of its proposed mass timber life sciences building, which seeks to demonstrate the potential of the construction method in future research buildings.

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Building for Sustainability: 3 Main Themes Explored at the Time Space Existence Exhibition in Venice

ArchDaily

JULY 13, 2023

The 2023 installment was centered on the theme of sustainability in its various forms, encompassing subjects related to migration, digital building technologies and material research, future urban developments, and housing, bringing together architects, designers, artists, academics, and photographers from 52 different countries.

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Urban Land Institute recognizes six new developments with 2023 ULI Global Awards for Excellence

Archinect

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Six outstanding new developments from around the world have been announced as winners of the 2023 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Global Awards for Excellence. Projects in three regions were selected out of a group of 23 winners from the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

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Sustainable Suburban Expansion: How Architects Are Reawakening Dormant Developments

Architizer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Addressing the ecological, economic and social challenges caused by urban sprawl underscores the urgent need for a sustainable approach to suburban expansion. Further, this forward-thinking approach embraces sustainable design practices, including green building techniques and energy efficiency.

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Designing for the Future: Henning Larsen's Innovation-Driven Sustainable Architecture

ArchDaily

JUNE 27, 2023

This involves creating, developing and implementing new ideas, methods, products, or processes that improve existing ones or introduce completely new concepts. Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in Reykjavik / Henning Larsen. Read more »

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Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency in Latin America: How to Progress Towards a More Sustainable Architecture?

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2023

No Footprint House / A-01 ©Fernando Alda In the context of global initiatives to promote energy efficiency and the decarbonization of buildings, Latin America is at the center of the debate. Read more »

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From Agro-Waste to Sustainable Structures: Concrete Made from Sugarcane

ArchDaily

MAY 24, 2023

This waste has a promising potential to replace energy-intensive building systems, such as concrete and brick, by providing building materials that combine sustainability and structural efficiency. Read more »

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OODA and MassLab Win Competition for a “Building without Devastating” Master Plan in Portugal

ArchDaily

APRIL 1, 2024

Courtesy of OODA In collaboration with MassLab , OODA has been awarded first place in the Barrosinha Agricultural Company competition, aimed at creating a 2,000-hectare development seamlessly integrated into the agro-forestry heritage of Alcácer do Sal, Portugal.

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University of Seville architecture professor develops new mathematical concept that can impact 'engineering and construction of buildings'

Archinect

MARCH 20, 2023

During the construction of the university’s new engineering building, Cabeza-Lainez found that calculating the area of a roof with straight lines resting on a semicircle was impossible just by using pi. Published research can be found in MDPI Journal's Special Issue "Sustainable Design in Building and Urban Environment."

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UK's "most sustainable" neighbourhood the Phoenix receives planning approval

Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Development company Human Nature has received planning approval to transform a former industrial site in Lewes into a sustainable 685-home neighbourhood that will be the UK's largest made from timber. The Phoenix aims to provide sustainable housing to people with a range of income brackets.

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MIT’s Master of Real Estate Development Program Offers Scholarships for Students Interested in Sustainability, Finance & More

Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The MIT Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) offers an unparalleled education in real estate practice. Building partnerships that will last long after graduation, MSRED students learn team building in an international context, applying research to real-world problems in a disciplined and intellectual framework.

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4 Social Housing Developments That Wrap Around Central Courtyards

ArchDaily

MAY 29, 2023

Building up instead of out still offers a sensible route through both the current housing and social crises – sharing space and resources. Moreover, these four projects from across Europe show, integrating social housing developments around accessible courtyards of sustainable green space helps bring and keep communities together.

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Velux and EFFEKT launch Compass Model for designing sustainable buildings

Deezen

AUGUST 30, 2023

Promotion: window manufacturer Velux and Danish architecture studio EFFEKT have created a design tool to help architects and developers build sustainably "with little cost and effort". This free tool offers a simple, holistic framework for the planning, ideation and design of sustainable buildings," said Velux.

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University of Toronto researchers develop a fluid-based light filtering technology to help with heating, cooling and lighting in buildings

Archinect

MARCH 17, 2023

A new prototype multilayered fluid window system devised by researchers at the University of Toronto may have the potential to be an effective tool in the push toward greater sustainability in the building industry, according to their research published in the national academy of sciences journal PNAS.

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SOM introduces Whole Life Carbon Accounting tool for developers and design professionals

Archinect

JULY 12, 2023

A new Whole Life Carbon Accounting tool from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) was unveiled last month in an effort to help building owners and developers make accurate decisions about building performance at all stages of the design phase while pushing the industry further toward a much-needed reduced carbon future.

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Building Resilience: A Closer Look at 2023's Response to Disaster Challenges

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Yale Students Propose a Series of Pop-Up Religious Buildings to Sustain Culture in Refugee Camps. Image © Lucas Boyd and Chad Greenlee As we reflect on the tumultuous events of 2023, it becomes evident that the challenges posed by changing environmental conditions have left an indelible mark on communities worldwide.

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Rethinking Urban Development: Densifying Cities for Accelerated Climate Action

ArchDaily

JULY 10, 2023

Image Courtesy of Holcim Cities are defined as densely populated geographic areas characterized by urban development. This shift aims to reduce cities' carbon footprint and support collaborative efforts to achieve Sustainable Development goals. Low-carbon Material Solution - ECOPlanet. Read more »

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Westeck News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Content courtesy of FGIA – Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance Sustainability The fenestration industry continues to grow and strives for buildings that are both environmentally-friendly and energy efficient. EPDs developed using this ANSI-approved PCR are valid for the U.S.

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LOLA Landscape Architects tapped as designers for mixed-use Hartree development in Cambridge

Archinect

JULY 19, 2023

Rotterdam -based LOLA Landscape Architects has been selected by developers Landsec U+I and TOWN to design the new 48-hectare Hartree development, a mixed-use neighborhood in Cambridge , United Kingdom. The masterplan for the urban quarter development was designed by Swedish practice Kjellander Sjöberg Architects.

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“Achieving Sustainable Construction Is First Using the Right Material for the Right Job”: In Conversation With Seratech

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Image © Helene Sandberg Seratech's technology , developed by Sam Draper and Barney Shanks, eliminates the CO₂ footprint of concrete and reduces carbon emissions in construction. Co-founders of Seratech Sam Draper and Barney Shanks. Read more »

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Zaha Hadid Architects designing Al Khuwair waterfront development in Oman

Deezen

MARCH 11, 2024

British architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects is set to create a waterfront development in Muscat, Oman , that will include canal walkways and have a design "emphasising climate resilience". million-square-metre development will feature a marina, a cultural district, canal walkways and a recreational waterfront.

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ETH Zurich researcher develops 3D printed insulation foam using recycled materials

Archinect

DECEMBER 1, 2023

ETH Zurich has published details of new research into lightweight building components produced using 3D printing. Bedarf ultimately deployed a sustainable insulation material produced by the ETH spin-off FenX using recycled industrial waste.

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Timur Yusufov Discusses Sustainable Design Considerations in Healthcare Facility Development

The Architecture Designs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Sustainable design is becoming more important than ever, especially in healthcare facility development. As healthcare providers and facility developers become more aware of environmental sustainability, they investigate sustainable design considerations in healthcare facility development.

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BESIX and Boskalis awarded $800 million contract for first phase of Port of NEOM development

Archinect

MAY 27, 2023

Belgian-French construction group BESIX and Dutch dredging and heavylift company Boskalis have been announced as the first European contractors to be awarded a design and build lump sum contract by NEOM to work on the first phase of development for the Port of NEOM project.

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University of Chicago researchers develop ‘chameleon-like’ material that can regulate buildings by changing from solid to liquid

Archinect

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In the future, the ultra-thin material film could be added to a building’s thermal facade in order to reduce the need for HVAC systems. “Looking for diverse approaches to maintain a comfortable building temperature becomes a key point to creating a sustainable and carbon-negative future.

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Jeanne Gang honored with 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development

Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Architect and Studio Gang founder Jeanne Gang has been unveiled as the winner of the 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. In its 23rd year, the ULI Prize awards individuals $100,000 for their contributions to community building globally and exhibiting excellence in the land use and development field.

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Ventilated Facades for Energy-Efficient Building Rehabilitation

ArchDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Image Courtesy of STACBOND Enhancing the energy performance of existing buildings through refurbishment processes provides the opportunity to create more comfortable and sustainable environments, while also improving their functionality, aesthetics, and safety.

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Constructive Alps prize 2022: sustainable development award winners | News | Architonic

Architonic

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Learning to build with locally-sourced renewable materials and using renovation and circular construction instead of virgin land, however, are essential to keep it that way. What is really sustainable and wha… In times of green-washing, we want to sharpen the public mind!’

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David Adjaye selected to join Cleveland riverfront development team

Archinect

APRIL 13, 2022

Bedrock, the real estate arm of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert’s empire, said Tuesday that it added a noted architect to a team it assembled to plan and build on a large portion of land along the Cuyahoga River near downtown. Rendering from Cleveland's “Vision for the Valley” plan.

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Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards

BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.

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HWKN's upcoming commercial tower will bring a 'grade A, sustainability-certified workspace' to London's Canada Water Dockside

Archinect

DECEMBER 2, 2022

UK real estate developer Art-Invest has announced Matthias Hollwich and the team at HWKN Architecture will be the designers for a new commercial tower at the Canada Water Dockside in London. The tower will be one of three new commercial buildings built on the 4.5-acre acre development, which will be master-planned by BIG.

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MAST develops adaptable flat-pack system for building floating homes

Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Danish maritime architecture studio MAST has developed Land on Water, a system for constructing floating buildings that aims to be more flexible and sustainable than traditional methods. Land on Water is a flat-pack modular system for building floating homes. Each of the existing solutions has a lot of problems.".

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Corian Solid Surface helps develop sustainable spaces for people to live and work

Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Corian Solid Surface offers interior designers and architects design solutions that enable them to create sustainable spaces for people to live, and is committed to deliver solutions that "drive the circular economy, solve climate change and help communities thrive". Partnership content. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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ZEB Living Lab: Innovation in Sustainable Architecture with Solar Façades

Adaptive Reuse as a Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development and Regeneration

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Sustainable Building Models: An Eco-Friendly Structure in Natural Slate Within a Multi-Ecological Neighborhood

Transforming Our Thinking for Healthier Buildings

Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

ICON Unveils Groundbreaking Construction Innovations at SXSW: Revolutionizing Building with Robotics, AI, and Sustainable Materials

Developing Our Sustainability Action Plan

OMA and Circlewood develop adaptable modular wood system to build schools in Amsterdam

A New Generation of Living Buildings Using Hygromorphic Materials

Sustainable Design and Technology: The Use of Porcelain Surfaces in a Luxury Building in Dubai

Why the Global South Needs Different Sustainability Benchmarks

SGA designs concept for ‘New England’s first all-timber frame laboratory development’

Building for Sustainability: 3 Main Themes Explored at the Time Space Existence Exhibition in Venice

Urban Land Institute recognizes six new developments with 2023 ULI Global Awards for Excellence

Sustainable Suburban Expansion: How Architects Are Reawakening Dormant Developments

Designing for the Future: Henning Larsen's Innovation-Driven Sustainable Architecture

Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency in Latin America: How to Progress Towards a More Sustainable Architecture?

From Agro-Waste to Sustainable Structures: Concrete Made from Sugarcane

OODA and MassLab Win Competition for a “Building without Devastating” Master Plan in Portugal

University of Seville architecture professor develops new mathematical concept that can impact 'engineering and construction of buildings'

UK's "most sustainable" neighbourhood the Phoenix receives planning approval

MIT’s Master of Real Estate Development Program Offers Scholarships for Students Interested in Sustainability, Finance & More

4 Social Housing Developments That Wrap Around Central Courtyards

Velux and EFFEKT launch Compass Model for designing sustainable buildings

University of Toronto researchers develop a fluid-based light filtering technology to help with heating, cooling and lighting in buildings

SOM introduces Whole Life Carbon Accounting tool for developers and design professionals

Building Resilience: A Closer Look at 2023's Response to Disaster Challenges

Rethinking Urban Development: Densifying Cities for Accelerated Climate Action

Sustainability

LOLA Landscape Architects tapped as designers for mixed-use Hartree development in Cambridge

“Achieving Sustainable Construction Is First Using the Right Material for the Right Job”: In Conversation With Seratech

Zaha Hadid Architects designing Al Khuwair waterfront development in Oman

ETH Zurich researcher develops 3D printed insulation foam using recycled materials

Timur Yusufov Discusses Sustainable Design Considerations in Healthcare Facility Development

BESIX and Boskalis awarded $800 million contract for first phase of Port of NEOM development

University of Chicago researchers develop ‘chameleon-like’ material that can regulate buildings by changing from solid to liquid

Jeanne Gang honored with 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development

Ventilated Facades for Energy-Efficient Building Rehabilitation

Constructive Alps prize 2022: sustainable development award winners | News | Architonic

David Adjaye selected to join Cleveland riverfront development team

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards

HWKN's upcoming commercial tower will bring a 'grade A, sustainability-certified workspace' to London's Canada Water Dockside

MAST develops adaptable flat-pack system for building floating homes

Corian Solid Surface helps develop sustainable spaces for people to live and work

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