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Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

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The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montréal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The competition brief called for the design of a new plant shop, fruit and vegetables.

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Let's build toward a circular economy

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Eric Corey Freed University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Modular Building Architects Adaptive Reuse Energy-Efficient Design Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction If someone asked you how your marriage was and you said “sustainable,” would you be proud of that answer?

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Let's build towards a circular economy

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Eric Corey Feed University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Modular Building Architects Adaptive Reuse Energy-Efficient Design Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction If someone asked you how your marriage was and you said “sustainable,” would you be proud of that answer?

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Ten architecture projects by students at Carleton University

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Through speculative thinking and material craft, the ASAU faculty and students work to address critical societal issues. Designed for Deconstruction by Arkoun Merchant "Designed for Deconstruction presents a framework for deconstruction in the context of Barrio Rodrigo Bueno, a self-built settlement in Buenos Aires, Argentina. "It

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Five designers in Mexico exhibit new uses for biomaterials

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Called Deconstructed Home, the exhibition was set up as part of a two-week programme organised by Space10 , a research arm of IKEA. The materials ranged from beeswax to soil and the final projects will travel throughout Mexico after the initial exhibition at LOOT , a gallery in Mexico City, which took place 26 March to 9 April 2022. "The

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Why Are (Most) Sofas So Bad?

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That task, the upholsterer told me, would run me several times more than the couch was originally worth, and, owing to its construction, it was now worth nowhere near its sale price. There are absolutely sturdy, beautifully made sofas constructed in the United States. This innovation opened up new avenues for penny-pinching.

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Architects’ Guide: 18 Ways To Make Your Designs More Sustainable

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From maximizing energy efficiency to choosing sustainable materials and ensuring ethical construction practices, these strategies are designed to help professionals make the most of available resources. Additionally, implement strategies to minimize stormwater runoff, which can mitigate flooding and decrease water pollution.