Archinect

MAY 26, 2023

“It is important that designs show consideration for the impact on the surrounding environment, as well as how the increase in inhabitants will affect the current infrastructure, pollution levels, economic division, and urban sprawl,” the brief added.

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. In Los Angeles, our 13,482-sf office is LEED and Fitwel certified.

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Archinect

MAY 25, 2023

The Arizona-based nonprofit, which since its founding in 1965 has sought to "influence the way the built environment is created with little negative effect to the surrounding natural environment," launched the prize in order to honor those who make communities more resilient, equitable, and sustainably integrated with the natural world.

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Archinect

JULY 10, 2023

has designed a sustainable residence noted for its positive impact on the surrounding environment. Image: Rui Nishi Located on the southern Japanese island of Yakushima, Sumu Yakushima applies regenerative architecture to reconceptualize the relationship between human habitation and the natural environment.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 18, 2024

Image Courtesy of EcoCocon For a long time, the construction industry has followed a linear process - extract raw materials, build structures, demolish them, and then dispose of the garbage in landfills. This approach has serious negative effects on the environment and society and is inherently unsustainable. Read more »

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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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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

With walls and roofs composed mainly of transparent or translucent materials, these structures harness solar energy to create a controlled environment. Beyond their original role in plant cultivation, they have evolved into projects that emphasize sustainability, education, and conservation. Read more »

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Enscape

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The built environment leaves a vast carbon footprint, accounting for a significant portion of global energy use, water consumption, and CO2 emissions. As environmental awareness and future consciousness gain traction in society, green architecture may hold the key to a sustainable tomorrow for buildings and people alike.

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Architizer

MARCH 5, 2024

As the principles of circularity and sustainability take root in the industry, the harmonious relationship between food production and the environment is coming into sharp focus. By incorporating sensors and IoT devices, these structures facilitate data-driven decision-making concerning soil conditions, crop health and climate factors.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Image created using AI under the prompt: An expressive illustration of an urban environment with a lush landscape that exemplifies the decarbonization of architecture. However, it is essential to recognize that buildings have a lifecycle with significant impacts on carbon emissions. Image via Via DALL.E Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 6, 2024

The scheme saw the overhaul of an existing modernist building and surrounding green space into what the team calls “a place for novel dining experiences, inviting broader thinking and discussions about food and the environment.” OMA has completed the AIR CIrcular Campus and Cooking Club in Dempsey Hill, Singapore.

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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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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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ArchDaily

MARCH 18, 2024

Image © Michele Alfieri/Shutterstock Rehabilitation involves repairing , renovating, altering, or reconstructing any building or structure. It addresses the need to significantly improve a building's failing features, primarily through strengthening or replacing elements to restore the structure's optimal performance. Read more »

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Archinect

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Norman Foster is in San Marino this week to present what he says is a new set of sustainable urban design principles to the 83rd meeting of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s Committee on Urban Development, Housing, and Land Management.

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Deezen

MARCH 2, 2023

The way we build must fundamentally shift to harmonise with tree and carbon cycles in order to realise the Timber Revolution , writes Smith Mordak. There's an argument that's often trotted out against building with timber : there isn't enough of it. This fear seems to be rooted in the idea that sustainability is about substitutions.

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Urban Design Associates

APRIL 26, 2024

Much of the sustainability-focused technology and resources available today give you the flexibility to create a completely custom space designed to fit your desired aesthetic. Here are four trends we are seeing in sustainable luxury properties that you can use to lower the environmental impact of your dream home.

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

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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Archinect

MAY 18, 2022

Earlier this week, we covered comments by columnist Kunle Barker in the UK’s Architects’ Journal , who warned against the trend of offsetting emissions to achieve a “ zero carbon ” built environment. “Offsetting is not sustainable,” Barker wrote.

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 4, 2024

Image Courtesy of MASSLAB In every city, urban housing projects represent most of the built environments, reflecting an intricate weave of societal needs and architectural visions. Almada Housing Plot C - Icaro / MASSLAB.

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Building and Interiors

JUNE 4, 2024

As we celebrate World Environment Day (June 5), BuildingandInteriors spoke to some of the thought leaders in the building materials industry to understand their take on this very important day and the subject.

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SW Oregon Architect

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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DesignRulz

JULY 24, 2023

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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Architizer

MAY 22, 2024

If Architizer’s Sustainable Practice series has taught us anything, it’s that environmentally friendly buildings often take us back to basics in terms of resources. But what about when the setting, the landscape onto and into which we build, is utilized as an integral part of the structure? Appearances are deceiving.

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Bustler

MAY 21, 2024

The Marriott International company of Bethesda, Maryland, has been named as the National Building Museum ’s Honor Award recipient for 2024. Marriott’s contributions exemplify the power of design and construction to empower communities, spark innovation, promote sustainability, and inspire wonder through the experience of travel.”

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Architizer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. In some instances, sustainability is employed as a marketing tool, reinforced by superficial practices with little environmental benefit. This kind of greenwashing can make it difficult to discern which firms are making genuine efforts to build a better future.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2024

From compositional, geographic, and environmental elements, facades incorporate a series of gestures that shape the building envelope, serving as the interface between the environment and life inside the building. Courtesy of SolarLab When designing facades, various factors can influence their conception. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JUNE 4, 2024

In 2022, the Obel was awarded to Seratech , a carbon-neutral concrete solution, in 2021, the concept of the 15-minute city received the prize for its value in creating sustainable and people-centric urban environments, and in 2020, Studio Anna Heringer was acknowledged for Anandaloy , in Bangladesh, an unconventional, multifunctional building that (..)

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how and where it is quarried and its reputation as an infinite material is misleading, warns Slovak-British architect Natalia Petkova in this Stone Age 2.0 Above: she warns that the sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how it is quarried. interview. "I

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DesignRulz

MARCH 15, 2023

The global climate crisis has prompted many people to rethink their way of living and embrace sustainable practices that reduce their carbon footprint. Eco quartier buildings have emerged as a popular solution that provides sustainable living spaces for communities. What is an Eco Quartier Building?

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Researchers from the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have published details of a new material that can auto-regulate its environment by changing its infrared colors and liquid-solid state. ” Image courtesy University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of "principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture" for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. In a way, it's a condensation of the Sustainable Development Goals , which were also developed by the United Nations.".

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The Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 25, 2022

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)’s 2022 COTE (Committee on the Environment) Top Ten Awards were announced late last week to coincide with Earth Day, and a small handful of [.]. The post The 2022 AIA COTE Top Ten winners elevate the standards for superlatively sustainable building appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The World Economic Forum has published a briefing paper setting out its recommendations for sustainable building development. ” Archinect Feature: Business as Usual or Build Back Better?

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