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Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub by BIG and A+ Architect

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BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group and A+ Architects unveil design for the 12,000 m2 Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub in France’s fourth largest city, Toulouse. The building is set to attain Silver Occitanie Sustainable Buildings certification, as well as the Biodiversity Effinature and HQE Infrastructure certification.

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John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center Headquarters by SOM

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Department of Transportation (U.S. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center headquarters, a U.S. DOT hub for solving the nation’s most pressing transportation challenges. Department of Transportation,” said SOM Consulting Partner Mustafa Abadan. DOT), the U.S. The 410,000-square-foot U.S.

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Sustainability "not making our lives easier" says Kvadrat CEO

Deezen

Kvadrat CEO Anders Byriel discusses why the Danish textile producer is deliberately tackling sustainability "the hard way" in this exclusive interview. Meanwhile, the company's biggest sustainability challenge is persuading its suppliers to follow suit. But we want to be the undisputed leader in sustainability."

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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. Architects are pivotal in executing these sustainable routines, affecting how buildings are designed, built, and utilized.

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7 Formidable Sustainable Firms Dynamically Disrupting the Architectural Status Quo

Architizer

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. Order your copy today.

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A4 Spotlight: : Innovations in Sustainable Energy

A4 Architects

However, on the horizon, a wide variety of sustainable energy alternatives are being developed, promising a more enduring future. Harnessing tidal power is one example of possible sustainable energy. Green hydrogen acts as a versatile energy carrier like gasoline, storing surplus energy and transporting it across distances.

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

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Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. All are made from sustainable timber, barring the flagship Horseshoe Kiosk, which is clad in tubular brass, mirroring the ornate metals of the nearby Queen Victoria Memorial.