Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The UK’s Institution of Structural Engineers has announced the winners of the Structural Awards 2022, which seeks to celebrate the role of structural engineers in sustainability, social impact, innovation, and ingenuity. Ten projects were honored, comprising two Supreme Award winners and eight shortlisted works.

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ArchDaily

MAY 14, 2024

Courtesy of Powerhouse Company Powerhouse Company has revealed the design for the largest timber -built affordable housing complex in the Netherlands. Valckensteyn” is a circular design featuring a 12-story timber structure and 82 homes. Read more »

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2024

Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:40 Adaptive Reuse The shift away from excessive parking requirements aligns with a broader movement, encouraging development of more sustainable and affordable housing. Hartford, Conn.; and San Jose, Calif., have in common?

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Deezen

APRIL 22, 2024

Danish architecture studio BIG , alongside faculty at the University of Kansas, has unveiled its design for the mass-timber Makers' KUbe in Kansas, USA. The structure will serve as an educational building for the University of Kansas ( KU ) School of Architecture & Design in Lawrence, Kansas.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A new mass timber academic design for Bowdoin College from HGA has been unveiled for the first time following the project’s completion earlier this year in Brunswick, Maine. ” © Michael Moran The campus red Mills Hall design is set to host the college’s C.

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ArchDaily

MAY 19, 2024

Courtesy of Neutelings Riedijk Architects / ARS Architectes Neutelings Riedijk Architects and ARS Architects Urbanistes have just won a competition to design the Cité des Imaginaires and Grand Musée Jules Verne in Nantes , France.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 22, 2024

Courtesy of Kilograph BIG , in collaboration with BNIM and the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design , has revealed a mass timber structure named the “Makers’ KUbe.” Designed for collaborative learning, the structure features a timber diagrid frame. Read more »

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

A new design trend prioritises the needs of bugs and animals above human beings. Rima Sabina Aouf finds out if "interspecies design" is the next step in creating more sustainable spaces and objects. Blast Studio is now making its 3D-printed mycelium structures with thought to other species.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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. Image: © Ilya Ivanov Throughout the modern era, pavilion architecture has consistently reflected cutting-edge architectural trends.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Development company Human Nature has received planning approval to transform a former industrial site in Lewes into a sustainable 685-home neighbourhood that will be the UK's largest made from timber. A riverside walk will feature in the neighbourhood.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 18, 2024

Courtesy of Kuwait Expo 2025 Osaka The State of Kuwait has revealed the design of the upcoming Kuwait Pavilion to take shape at World Expo 2025 in Osaka. Read more »

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ArchDaily

APRIL 24, 2024

Image Courtesy of Han Kuo Housing is a diverse architectural typology whose configuration is determined not only by those who design it but also by the use of those who live in it. Thus, modular housing has been fertile ground for exploring and deepening ways of inhabiting space and addressing human needs.

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Bustler

JANUARY 28, 2024

The results of this year’s Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards have been shared by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) as part of the competition’s 64th edition. The winners will be featured in the May 2024 issue of Modern Steel Construction magazine.

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Architizer

JANUARY 24, 2024

Dieter Rams’ ten principles of good design are arguably more relevant today than in the 1950s. However, truly great architecture has always understood the importance of ‘sustainable practice.’ In some way or another, they reflect the core principles of environmental design. Take a look below.

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

For 20 years, the nonprofit has provided leadership and designed actions toward this shift and a healthy future for all. The urgency to address the pressing issues of climate change, social inequalities and the need for sustainable, resilient and livable communities is more evident than ever. Free Design of the Façade 3.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 24, 2024

© BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group Bjarke Ingels Group and A+ Architects have revealed the design for the 12,000-square-meter Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub in Toulouse , France. The Hub is set to begin construction in 2026. Read more »

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Architizer

MAY 22, 2024

If Architizer’s Sustainable Practice series has taught us anything, it’s that environmentally friendly buildings often take us back to basics in terms of resources. But what about when the setting, the landscape onto and into which we build, is utilized as an integral part of the structure? Appearances are deceiving.

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Westeck News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Content courtesy of FGIA – Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance Sustainability The fenestration industry continues to grow and strives for buildings that are both environmentally-friendly and energy efficient. FGIA actively participates in sustainability initiatives, with a focus on the fenestration and glazing industry.

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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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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Urban Farming Office in Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam, seeks to return green space to the city using the building’s facade as a structure for vertical urban farming. Image © Hiroyuki Oki Increasing in both size and number, cities worldwide are experiencing accelerated growth.

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Deezen

JUNE 23, 2023

Festival set designer Simon Carroll has created the spiralling Hayes Pavilion from salvaged timber and mycelium at Glastonbury festival to challenge the industry's over-reliance on polystyrene foam. And the film industry, unfortunately, is notoriously bad for it."

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Architizer

JANUARY 18, 2024

The focus is often on the structural fabric of a building and laying the groundwork for carbon neutrality from the ground up. Interior design has an equally important role to play in ensuring the industry meets its ecological responsibilities. But what about what goes on inside?

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Deezen

JULY 8, 2022

With a growing focus on the environmental impact of aviation, architects are designing a new generation of airports focused on sustainability. Here is a roundup of 10 recent projects designed to have reduced carbon emissions. Dock A at Zurich Airport, Switzerland, by BIG and HOK. Find out more about Dock A ›.

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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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Avontuura

JULY 24, 2022

The post tonkin liu designs biomimetic tower and shell lace structure for low-carbon energy centre in Manchester appeared first on Åvontuura. The Tower of Light is a 40-metre tall tower supporting and enclosing flues for a new low-carbon energy centre in Manchester’s city centre.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

comamala ismail employs wood, natural stone, and steel following sustainable construction methods. The post split fir shingles clothe residential building’s concrete structure in switzerland appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Promotion: aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro is exhibiting its collaboration with designer Lars Beller Fjetland at the London Design Festival , exploring how partnerships can help make the metals industry more sustainable. On the other hand, there needs to be a market pull for companies to produce sustainably."

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In addition to contributing to more socially-oriented communities, porches were historically important design features to help inhabitants cope with warmer weather (and a signature element of the New Urbanism movement). Located in the heart of Atlanta, The Kendeda Building was designed to make a statement.

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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Architizer

APRIL 30, 2024

They can be material structures that connect two (or more!) Architects are well aware of this dual meaning, and more and more designers are leaning into it for its symbolic potency. Architects are well aware of this dual meaning, and more and more designers are leaning into it for its symbolic potency.

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Architizer

JANUARY 16, 2024

Indeed, architects worldwide are already imagining a new model for sustainable urban living, where design innovation meets efficiency (energy, monetary and material) in the soaring heights of multiunit residential buildings. Indeed, the multi-pronged benefits of the following multi-unit projects seem almost too good to be true.

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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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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

However, these designs often require larger budgets and more access to resources. Given that the site is located in paddy fields in the mountains there, the structure is built using layers of walls to adapt to the topography. By Junsekino Architecture & Design , Chiang Rai, Thailand. Baan Nhong Bua School. Panyaden School.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

nestled along the forest's edge on the french side of the france-switzerland border, the circular structure integrates with its surroundings, marrying nature and innovation. The post henning larsen’s winning proposal prioritizes sustainability for CERN B777 in france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

MAY 26, 2023

The annual contest, now in its sixth edition, sought “iconic and unique designers for a high-rise structure,” with this year featuring the “added twist” of requiring a skyscraper that was primarily constructed out of timber.

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