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Sustainability and Innovation in Ephemeral Architecture: 15 Wooden Pavilions

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These temporary or semi-permanent structures, often featured in exhibitions, fairs, cultural events, and sports gatherings, provide a platform for exploring new materials and design concepts. In this endeavor, wood emerges as a key ally. Read more ยป

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Innovative design concepts win the Los Angeles Affordable Housing Challenge

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Each concept design was submitted without limitations of site or scale and judged based on its practicality and aversion away from standard-fare notions of housing, design, and community. The Los Angeles Affordable Housing Challenge ideas competition has presented its winning entries. The competition is presented in partnership with.

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Designing for the Future: Henning Larsen's Innovation-Driven Sustainable Architecture

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Image ยฉ Hรถrรฐur Sveinsson The purpose of innovation is to promote positive change and progress in various aspects of life. This involves creating, developing and implementing new ideas, methods, products, or processes that improve existing ones or introduce completely new concepts. Read more ยป

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Riverside Art Studio: A Sustainable Hub Redefining Urban Interaction in Seville

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Image Courtesy of Dar[e]-Europe The Sustainable Hub in Seville emerged as an innovative concept through an open idea passive Sustainable Design Competition, launched in October 2023 with submissions received by February 2024.

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Imagining the Future of Construction: From Bio-Based Materials to Innovative Data

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Courtesy of Kingspan What insulation materials are needed to meet the challenges facing the modern built environment, including how to create a more sustainable future? Kingspanโ€™s dedicated innovation center, IKON, hosted a panel of experts to discuss some of the key issues and explore solutions. Read more ยป

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From Agro-Waste to Decarbonization: The Innovative Materials Featured in 2023

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Image ยฉ Erik Melander Innovative materials play a crucial role in shaping the future of architecture. They offer not only novel ways to craft buildings but also sustainable and efficient solutions to address pressing environmental challenges. As part of our year-in-review, we reflect on the innovative materials that were featured.

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Stella McCartney presents Sustainable Market of material innovations at COP28

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A grape-based leather alternative and sequins made from tree cellulose are among 15 material innovations on show as part of fashion house Stella McCartney 's exhibition at the COP28 climate conference. The fashion industry accounts for eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions," McCartney said. "The