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The value of sustainable construction certification | News | Architonic

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Sustainable architecture and design both continue to rise in popularity in the private, commercial and public sectors. But individual companies and governments don’t altruistically reduce their carbon emissions simply for the health of the environment. They are also influenced by the health of their spreadsheets.

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Citizen Architect

SW Oregon Architect

They harness their collective influence to shape legislative agendas and advocate for policies conducive to sustainable urban growth. The new legislation will ensure fairness for architects and engineers in the public contracting process by requiring each party to a construction contract to be responsible for their own negligence or fault.

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Harnessing Solar Incentives For Sustainable Residential Projects 

The Architecture Designs

Harnessing solar incentives for sustainable residential projects can be a savvy strategy for homeowners, developers, and communities alike. You can check a dedicated database for state incentives or government websites. Solar energy offers numerous benefits. Research federal, state/provincial, and local incentive programs.

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BIG creates 3D-printed data storage device to be sent to the Moon

Deezen

It will store data from "governments, enterprise businesses, and leading NGOs " in outer space. Previously, Space X won a NASA contract to design a moon lander under the Artemis program , while UK company Metalysis won a contract to develop technology that turns lunar rock into oxygen for future habitation.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

Generally, the courts hold architects like me, who stamp and sign construction contract documents, to a higher standard of care compared to others who don’t have this responsibility. This entails ensuring their designs comply with these standards to promote safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.

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The "miracle" of Taiwan's luxury social housing

Deezen

Having only become government policy in 2016, Taiwan expects to have amassed a social-housing stock of 200,000 units by the end of 2024 – and has already set an ambition to hit one million units by 2032. Development is mostly funded by city governments, with additional support from central government.

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Your In-Depth Guide to the New A+Award Categories for Best Sustainable Architecture

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Now open for entries, the 11th Annual A+Awards highlights the program’s renewed commitment to sustainable design. Enter the A+Sustainability Awards , a new suite of A+Award categories dedicated to projects that act as positive precedent for green building practices in specific regions and the wider world. Sustainable Private House.