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Opting for Solar Energy? How to Choose the Best-Sized Solar Installation for Your Home or Business

The Architecture Designs

However, choosing the right-sized solar installation for your home or business is crucial in order to maximize these benefits! So how do you choose the best solar installation size, and what factors should you consider? This data will serve as the foundation for calculating the size of your solar installation.

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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

Architizer

These seven winning commercial projects from the 11 th A+Awards exemplify how radical reuse can elevate our skylines. OmbĂș By Foster + Partners , Madrid, Spain Jury Winner, 11 th Annual A+Awards, Sustainable Commercial Building In another life, this magnificent early 20th-century edifice supplied energy to its local district in Madrid.

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Environmental Innovation: 8 Materials at the Forefront of the Sustainable Design Revolution

Architizer

In particular, the following eight visionary manufacturers and A+Product Award winners are leading the way in the field of innovative materials, succeeding in making the job of architecture and design easier and more fulfilling. Their high acoustic performance makes them a popular choice for the design of commercial and educational spaces.

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Kawneer aluminium glazing systems are designed to surpass sustainability standards

Deezen

Promotion: architectural manufacturer Kawneer offers aluminium facade systems that are designed to minimise environmental impact, helping buildings to achieve sustainable certification. A key aspect of Kawneer's sustainability strategy relates to material use. Our focal points are energy performance and occupant comfort.".

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Architecture is Awesome: #34 Adaptive Reuse

SW Oregon Architect

The practice breathes life into old buildings by converting them into something newly useful, whether it is as fresh commercial space, multifamily housing, community centers, mixed-use facilities, or something else. New isn’t always better, especially when viewed through a sustainability lens.

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Several residential architects are now of the opinion that when looking for a new roof, homeowners could invest in a sustainable roofing system. However, most sustainable roofs have at least one of these factors, so you are good. Let’s look at the sustainable alternative to roofing materials. How to Proceed. Solar Power Roof.

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Beauty in the Grain: How a Colorado Mountain Home Was Brought to Life With Redwood Cladding

Architizer

Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Colorado stands a remarkable testament to sustainable material sourcing. Humboldt Sawmill manufactures a full line of redwood and Douglas-fir wood products. In addition, it was easier to install than tropical hardwoods and no stain was required; only two coats of clear sealer.

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