ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

From gentle aesthetic changes to structural additions, building renovation can improve functionality, safety, and energy efficiency. By integrating new technologies, contemporary strategies are giving new life to existing buildings, propelling already-built projects into the future.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 13, 2024

Pioneering advanced construction and large-scale 3D Printing , ICON was selected as ArchDaily’s Best New Practices of 2021 due to its boundary-breaking technology that is advancing capability in the built environment. The Texas -based startup has just unveiled various toolkits and products to modernize construction processes further.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Image by Nick Fewings Unsplash For a long time, sustainability in the architectural field was synonymous with technology. Efficiency was directly linked to innovative technological devices that adorned buildings with gadgets. Marina Gardens, Singapore.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Continuing with our 2023 Year in Review series, let's take a look back at some of the story highlights focusing on decarbonization efforts, material research, policy implementation, and successful applications of sustainability principles this year. Building Electrification Energy-efficient heat pump technology is gaining in popularity.

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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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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When designing, his studio experiments with different digital technologies through a sustainable lens and with a keen eye on social issues, aiming to deliver innovative and emotional experiences. In the interview, Requena shares his journey, highlighting the diversity of his team as a critical innovation point in his firm.

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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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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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ArchDaily

JUNE 27, 2023

With an emphasis on design excellence, sustainability, collaboration and user-centric approaches, innovation plays a key role in its quest to create iconic and sustainable architectural landmarks. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 25, 2024

In contemporary construction, the integration of solar control measures has become essential to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, especially in hot climates where the need to mitigate the effects of solar radiation is critical. This is one of the areas in which brick can play a significant role, aided by new technologies.

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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. This groundbreaking technology won the 2022 Obel Award for its focus on embodied emissions. Co-founders of Seratech Sam Draper and Barney Shanks. Read more »

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SW Oregon Architect

MAY 28, 2023

president and CEO of Autonomic Materials explains the concepts underlying the technology of self-healing high-performance coatings. The latest edition featured a fascinating presentation on self-healing technology for coatings by Gerald Wilson , Ph.D, Gerald Wilson , Ph.D president and CEO of Autonomic Materials, Inc.

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Archinect

MAY 23, 2023

Toyo Ito has shared a video update at the conclusion of his firm’s monumental academic building project, titled "Gaia," for the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. Image courtesy Nanyang Technological University, Singapore via Faceboo.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Image © Christophe Valtin Wood, one of the oldest building materials, has been continuously reinvented throughout history. As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Today, interconnected and fast-paced lifestyles, future mobility trends and constant material innovation puts pressure on a slow-moving building industry. Based on the principles of a circular economy, Urban Beta and BetaPort create a sustainable construction plan, ready to grow and change over time. Read more ».

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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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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The little technological miracles that can make your stay in a hotel seamless, which are more often about not being noticed, than about a grand statement. Sustainability and ESG are of course, hand-in-hand with budget, top of the hotel developers agenda.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Designing and building profoundly shape how we live; the two disciplines are also tied to processes of imagination and bringing ideas to life — uniquely human endeavors. We’re inviting experts in technology, building and construction to discuss these issues and more at Future Fest: Register for Future Fest.

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e-architect

APRIL 12, 2023

The project is designed to be a sustainable living room for Mianyang, Sichuan. Vertical greening: ‘Designing a sustainable urban living room with local context in Mianyang Science and Technology New City area, we create exterior-interior and urban-waterfront spaces through high connectivity and permeability.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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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Architectural Record

MAY 14, 2024

The annual Frankfurt show, soon to expand into North America, highlighted electrifying collaborations with renowned architects and trained a spotlight on sustainability.

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ArchDaily

MAY 23, 2024

Image © StudioSZ Photo / Justin Szeremeta In 2021, MVRDV unveiled the design of a terraced office building created for the agriculture company Lankuaikei. Set within a rapidly developing area of Shanghai , the 11-storey structure is covered by a curved technological roof that follows the stepping structure.

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aasarchitecture

JANUARY 19, 2024

MVRDV is revealing their design for the Lankuaikei Agriculture Development (LAD) Headquarters in Shanghai, an 11-storey terraced office building that brings together both high- and low-tech sustainability strategies under a swooping technological roof to create a showcase for the agriculture technology company.

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Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2024

Dezeen School Shows: a project that uses generative AI to enhance theatre performances is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. This complex digital framework achieved two paramount goals.

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e-architect

MAY 14, 2023

Nevertheless, contemporary buildings tailored to the requirements of rapidly advancing technologies often serve scientific and technological purposes. It consists particularly of the selection of sustainable materials as well as a thorough analysis of the building to make it as energy-efficient as possible.

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Archinect

MAY 3, 2022

NYC -based architecture and design studio Marc Thorpe Design has launched a design & build agency in New York’s West Catskills dedicated to the development of affordable solar -powered homes. Called Edifice Upstate, the agency was formed in collaboration with local builders and green technology companies.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The monumental makeover of this cultural landmark as one of the world’s biggest brick buildings, is notable for its original Art Deco interior fittings and décor. It’s also an argument for businesses wishing to put sustainability at the fore, as increasing digital processes tends to lead to lower CO2 emissions.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

Dezeen School Shows: a 3D printed panel made from wood and clay that is filled in with hempcrete is included in this school show by the New York Institute of Technology. Projects are concentrated on researching sustainable materials that can be fabricated through advanced robotic fabrication tools. "In

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Archinect

JUNE 9, 2022

Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge to help construct a digital twin, or virtual replica, of a section of the city to help make its buildings more sustainable and reduce carbon emissions. The project will initially center on the downtown Los Angeles neighborhood of Bunker Hill.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Between climate change and increasingly extreme weather conditions, this charge also encompasses more sustainable and resilient design. Located in the heart of Atlanta, The Kendeda Building was designed to make a statement. The concept of The Kendeda Building is inspired by the vernacular southern porch.

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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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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Cortesia de Urbem Mass timber is an innovative construction solution that is gaining prominence worldwide due to its sustainability and technological benefits. In addition, its use allows for cleaner, lighter, and faster construction compared to traditional building methods.

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SW Oregon Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Jan’s entreaty to his fellow professionals in the building sector was to add their names to a letter addressed to the mayor and city council that supports policies to transition structures from polluting fossil fuels to renewable electricity. Electrification is a prevalent building decarbonization strategy.

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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. Read more »

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 20, 2024

Designed by Foster + Partners, the Xicen Science & Technology Centre is a mixed-used project at the heart of the Yangtze River Delta region. Image © Foster + Partners Gerard Evenden, Head of Studio, said: “We are delighted to have won the competition to design the Xicen Science & Technology Centre.

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Deezen

AUGUST 23, 2023

Local design firm Prowl Studio and investment company Baukunst have shown a variety of sustainable materials including aquatic plants meant for animal feed and an electric RV at a pop-up exhibition in San Francisco. Using natural polymers found in the algae, the company produces a compostable, non-toxic material alternative to plastic.

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