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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

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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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The Future of Architecture: 10 Transformative Design Principles for a Sustainable World

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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. Roof Gardens These principles continue to influence urban planners and architects to this day.

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7 Formidable Sustainable Firms Dynamically Disrupting the Architectural Status Quo

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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. The team has even pledged to eliminate embodied carbon from every commercial interior space they design by 2030.

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The Essential Role of Commercial Seating in Contemporary Architecture

Architecture Ideas

Within contemporary architectural design, the importance of commercial seating plays a pivotal role. These pieces are more than just practical; they significantly contribute to the visual and functional quality of both public and commercial environments.

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Sustainable Interior Design: 6 Thought-Provoking Projects Prioritizing the Planet

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Interior design has an equally important role to play in ensuring the industry meets its ecological responsibilities. Leading the field, these six remarkable spaces recognized in the Sustainable Interior Project category of the 11 th A+Awards showcase the best eco-conscious design — and offer valuable blueprints for the industry.

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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

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While demolition yields a blank slate, it erases the historic roots of our built environments and is a wholly unsustainable practice. These seven winning commercial projects from the 11 th A+Awards exemplify how radical reuse can elevate our skylines.

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Sustainable Suburban Expansion: How Architects Are Reawakening Dormant Developments

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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.