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Lima cultural facility features pink walls and traditional construction techniques

Deezen

A slanted pyramidal roof illuminates the research offices In addition to the reuse of local materials with a low environmental impact, the traditional construction technique recognises the area's heritage and responds to the climate and seismic activity of the Peruvian coast. The photography is by JAG Studio.

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How to Use Alternative Products and Materials to Reduce a Project’s Carbon Footprint

ArchDaily

Whether looking at a project’s structural beginnings, its high-grade finishes, or thinking more holistically about its entire lifetime, there are huge gains to be made with sustainable substitutes and alternatives to traditional materials and techniques. Read more »

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How to Design Hidden Kitchens: Innovative Solutions for Space-Saving and Minimalist Aesthetics

ArchDaily

But for some innovative contemporary architects and their clients, the solution is to design a compact, concealable kitchen that can quickly and easily be shuttered out of view. Below, we discuss several examples of hidden kitchens, as well as some common techniques and strategies for designing them. Read more »

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Creating a Sustainable Resort Techniques for Minimizing Environmental Impact

Arcmax Architects

Conclusion: There are several ways to green your hotel that will benefit your clients, your bottom line, and eventually the environment. Limit Water Waste: As water is a finite resource, each hotel must do its share to reduce waste as much as possible. It's a win-win. Recycle: Utilise your hotel's resources wisely.

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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

Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint. How to build a collaborative dialogue with clients.

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Cosmic Buildings’s $279K Tiny Home Recycles Water and Generates Its Own Solar Power

Dwell

This provides our clients with a living experience that is meant to positively impact their well-being. This provides our clients with a living experience that is meant to positively impact their well-being. And a home app allows clients to see a clear picture of the energy they consume, the water they use, and the waste they generate.

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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

Architizer

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. The kiosks mark the entrances to Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’s Park, designed as 360-degree sculptural entities with canopies that swell out like a tree’s crown. © Mizzi Studio.