Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The White House has announced the establishment of a task force to enhance the sustainability credentials of federally-funded buildings. The Buy Clean Task Force will promote the use of construction materials with lower embodied carbon emissions and pollutants across their lifecycle, including at each stage of their manufacturing process.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

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? What if some of them are already available?

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ArchDaily

JULY 10, 2023

Image © Cedric Verhelst In recent years, the spotlight on sustainable, eco-friendly, and low-carbon materials has intensified across the architecture industry. Despite its vast promise, several hurdles obstruct the widespread adoption of hemp, inhibiting its transformative potential in the construction industry. Read more »

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have published their study into how materials made from nanocellulose and algae can be used as sustainable architectural materials. Related on Archinect: Architecture's top green projects and sustainability innovations in 2023 “For the first time.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 22, 2024

One of the exhibitions this year, created by Swatchbox, conveys the “true cost” of traditional approaches to construction. The sample platform founded by architects to provide sustainable sampling methods to the design community launched its thought-provoking showcase at the heart of the Brera Design District in Milan. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Image © 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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designboom

MARCH 28, 2023

The post from waste to wonder: AI envisions recycled tires as sustainable construction materials appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. recycled tires reduce the buildings' carbon footprint, enhance thermal insulation, and withstand the most adverse weather condition.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Cortesia de CornWall® The practice of upcycling –present in a variety of industries from fashion to construction– not only revitalizes discarded items, adding new values and functions, but also contributes to turning them into valuable resources. We spoke to Ward Massa from StoneCycling to better understand this material. Read more »

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2024

Construction is progressing on a mass-timber academic building with a stone facade designed by architecture firm Studio Gang for the University of Chicago campus in Paris. Construction has commenced on the University of Chicago centre in Paris. The centre will have a mass timber structure.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how and where it is quarried and its reputation as an infinite material is misleading, warns Slovak-British architect Natalia Petkova in this Stone Age 2.0 The virtue of solid stone construction is case-specific and depends on where the stone comes from and how it is employed."

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

During a building's lifespan, half of these emissions come from its construction and demolition. To decarbonize architecture and control global emissions, it is important to rethink and reduce the upfront or embodied carbon impacts of demolitions, as well as implement sustainable construction strategies for buildings.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Reducing the amount of concrete used in construction would have a major impact on climate change. The plates, of course, use the most sustainable concrete available on the market. And if this principle were widely applied, it could change the future of construction forever. Photo by J. Kurt Schmidt.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Cortesia de Urbem Mass timber is an innovative construction solution that is gaining prominence worldwide due to its sustainability and technological benefits. In addition, its use allows for cleaner, lighter, and faster construction compared to traditional building methods.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today, we are witnessing several projects and approaches in architecture that explore alternatives to energy-intensive building systems, materials , and technologies commonly used in today's construction. These projects, far from adopting approaches that reject technology, seek to promote conscious architectural practices.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Image © Yeferson Bernal, Juan David Toro The use of local materials in architecture is becoming more and more important as there is a growing need to find new, sustainable construction methods that can help address the current climate crisis.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Working within the institution’s Digital Building Technologies group led by Professor Benjamin Dillenburger, Bedarf’s project emerged from a doctoral thesis on lightweight insulating construction elements, and how complex shapes could be manufactured with fewer material inputs. “Without automation,

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism (LCAU) for the Mextrópoli Architecture and City Festival in Mexico City is leveraging the school’s recent innovations in materials research to weave a narrative about the centuries-old capital through four materials: paper, wood, earth, and concrete.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

As we understand it today, the sustainable architecture movement began to take shape at the end of the 20 th century. In this global discourse on sustainable architecture , wood has long been celebrated as a symbol of environmental consciousness and decarbonization. © Roland Unger | New Baris Souk Court / Hassan Fathy. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 25, 2024

Solid ceramic blocks, recognized for their ability to withstand compression and offer strength and durability to structures, are materials frequently used in architecture. However, innovation in construction materials has made space for solutions that combine tradition and modernity, transforming the use of materials such as brick.

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Archinect

MARCH 2, 2024

New findings published in the journal Construction and Building Materials from a team of materials researchers working at the University of British Columbia Okanagan's School of Engineering have demonstrated the sustainable qualities of using wood fly ash by-products as alternatives to traditional concrete additives.

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As societal tides continue to pivot towards global sustainability practices, contemporary architectural design is undergoing a transformative shift. The incorporation of sustainable materials is no longer a fleeting trend, but a pivotal force in shaping the future of architecture.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency.

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ArchDaily

MAY 24, 2023

This waste has a promising potential to replace energy-intensive building systems, such as concrete and brick, by providing building materials that combine sustainability and structural efficiency. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JUNE 7, 2023

When dry, it is hard and rigid, and is widely used for construction and ceramics. Cortesia de Endicott Composed of very fine mineral particles and formed through the weathering and erosion of rocks over long periods of time, clay has properties that make it useful for a wide range of applications. Read more »

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Image © Akila Venkat & Chakkaravarthy In recent years, India has seen a resurgence of interest in natural building materials , a movement driven by escalating environmental concerns and a growing desire to revive traditional lifestyles. Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 9, 2023

Even as the tiny house movement continues to gain popularity and shipping containers are beloved both for their aesthetic appeal and supposed sustainability, it’s worth asking if they’re the right material for this purpose. University of Edinburgh professor Richard J.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 12, 2022

Several residential architects are now of the opinion that when looking for a new roof, homeowners could invest in a sustainable roofing system. Roofs are now constructed in a way that helps reduce energy bills while retaining the energy in your home. However, most sustainable roofs have at least one of these factors, so you are good.

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Deezen

APRIL 25, 2024

to create a low-carbon materials charter for these spaces that includes lighting and street furniture. Putting this sustainable design agenda into practice, the street lighting was designed to be manufactured using decommissioned lampposts and components sourced from building sites. Concepto and Studio 5.5

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designboom

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The post ECOncrete® blocks are bio-enhanced materials for sustainable marine construction appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. this innovative bio-technology is used to create COASTALOCK, a durable block that enables marine life to flourish while stabilizing shorelines.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It is particularly in the architecture, engineering and construction industry that the material stands unchallenged, accounting for 60-70% of its total consumption. This year alone, global production exceeded 51 million metric tons, solidifying its rank as the third-most produced plastic in the world.

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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Archinect

MARCH 21, 2023

Part of the organization’s series exploring the unique benefits of various building materials, the competition tasked participants with the design of a pavilion to be constructed from rammed earth in a location of their choosing. ” The winning entries have been published below.

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Archinect

MARCH 21, 2023

Part of the organization’s series exploring the unique benefits of various building materials, the competition tasked participants with the design of a pavilion to be constructed from rammed earth in a location of their choosing. ” The winning entries have been published below.

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Avontuura

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The use of mainly two materials, timber and cork, radically simplified its construction while creating simple yet elegant details. The post Studio RAP design sustainable floating home made from timber and solid cork appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

AUGUST 22, 2022

Sustainable houses are now the talk of the town. For many homeowners, having sustainable features on their property is now a must. Residential architects have also upgraded by adapting their designs to be more sustainable and environment-friendly. Let’s look at some essentials that can make your houses sustainable.

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