Deezen

MARCH 22, 2023

Named Block, the wall-mounted toilet was made using a material developed by Woodio founder Petro Lahtinen that is around 80 per cent wood by volume, incorporating locally sourced aspen and offcuts from the Finnish forest industry. Basically we have developed moulds that can handle non-fluid raw materials," Lahtinen said. "It

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BD+C

MAY 10, 2024

Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/10/2024 - 09:05 Sustainable Development NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Image © Maria Gonzalez In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, cities have emerged as models of innovation in terms of sustainable development goals. Cities creatively address pressing urban challenges, including density, transportation, housing, and resilience.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Danish maritime architecture studio MAST has developed Land on Water, a system for constructing floating buildings that aims to be more flexible and sustainable than traditional methods. We think that a system like ours could, in the future, provide a way of organically developing large communities on water," he told Dezeen.

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designboom

MAY 15, 2023

the island will have its own underwater transportation system, green-lined residences for patients, and educational development facilities. The post kalbod studio envisions sustainable, floating healthcare island in dubai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Promotion: the City of Copenhagen is transforming the Danish capital's harbour into a vibrant public space with recreational activities and residential developments. The development will also provide space for events, introduce nature to the site and make the area cleaner and friendlier. Image by Daniel Rasmussen.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Space agency NASA has awarded construction company ICON a $57 million contract to develop 3D-printing technology to build roads, launchpads and homes on the moon 's surface. Pushing this development forward with our commercial partners will create the capabilities we need for future missions.". The contract, worth $57.2

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

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. Use mapping information to mitigate impacts and ensure resilience when planning developments and designing building structures, landscapes, and infrastructure.

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Deezen

AUGUST 4, 2022

Of My Imagination – a studio founded by ex-PriestmanGoode designers Dan Window and Isabella Trani – has since been working with the company to develop the production version. As transportation designers, we are always looking to drive forward how and where we can take people next.

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Archinect

AUGUST 4, 2023

Europe’s first certified full-scale Hyperloop test track is now ready for test operations, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and ultra-fast transportation. The 24-metre-long track was developed by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Hyperloop research group.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This collaboration—Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, Saida + Sullivan Design Partners, Swords to Plowshares, and Chinatown Community Development Center—supports an integrated, equitable, and sustainable community in San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood. The project frames a generous internal garden courtyard.

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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2022

A team led by Foster + Partners in collaboration with Swedish firm Marge Arkitekter has been unveiled as the winners of the competition for the development of Stockholm Central Station in Stockholm, Sweden. Together their proposal will see the creation of an integrated transport hub for a new pedestrian-friendly mixed-use urban district.

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Architizer

AUGUST 4, 2022

The proposal calls for the use of sun-dried CSEB (Compressed Stabilised Earth Bricks) that can be manufactured on-site using locally-available materials, thereby reducing carbon emissions and transportation costs significantly. How important was sustainability as a design criteria as you worked on this project? . © IMK Architects.

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SW Oregon Architect

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The Dutch are renowned for their innovative and forward-thinking approach to urban design, and consequently their livable, sustainable, and safe cities. The prevalence of cycling contributes to aesthetically pleasing streetscapes and encourages mixed-use, compact development. A radical paradigm shift is necessary if U.S.

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Architizer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Yet, in deft hands, transportation structures can transcend this hazy realm of the in-between to become meaningful destinations in their own right. As well as celebrating the immediate landscape, the design emphasizes the socio-historic roots of this transportation method too.

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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 Above: she warns that the sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how it is quarried. interview. "I

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Deezen

MAY 23, 2022

It was developed by Ramboll with Haptic 's research arm, Haptic Green, specifically for use on complicated sites in inner-city areas that are often overlooked. It is being developed by Haptic and Ramboll for cities worldwide. Buildings must be "more flexible to change". The Regenerative High-Rise is a concept for a modular tower.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

"The combination of circular economy principles, low carbon materials and respect for the local landscape will make it the country's most sustainable hospital, where the environment is designed to support and complement patients' medical treatment.". Timber will be used for the interior.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

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Archinect

AUGUST 25, 2022

Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant. The grant application was prepared by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), the New York City Parks Department (NYC Parks) , and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).

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aasarchitecture

JANUARY 10, 2024

Department of Transportation (U.S. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center headquarters, a U.S. DOT hub for solving the nation’s most pressing transportation challenges. Department of Transportation,” said SOM Consulting Partner Mustafa Abadan. DOT), the U.S. The 410,000-square-foot U.S.

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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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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of "principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture" for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. In a way, it's a condensation of the Sustainable Development Goals , which were also developed by the United Nations.".

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Archinect

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Operated by Autodesk University, the annual series is intended as a celebration of projects that “transform industries and accelerate innovation,” developed using Autodesk software. Autodesk has announced the winners of their 2022 Autodesk Excellence Awards.

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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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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Introduction to Sustainable Architecture Sustainable architecture is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As we face environmental challenges, the role of architecture in shaping a sustainable future becomes increasingly vital. But what exactly is sustainable architecture?

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Architizer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. In some instances, sustainability is employed as a marketing tool, reinforced by superficial practices with little environmental benefit. Order your copy today.

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SW Oregon Architect

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Combined, the “ghost city” phenomenon, China’s now-faltering real estate market, the recklessness of the country’s mega-developers, and the misguided policies of Chinese authorities are unimaginably profligate and injurious. The disregard for sustainability is horrifying. The embodied carbon implications are enormous.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Hotel Designs Duravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials Duravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials Duravit is constantly researching innovative and ecological materials to help reduce CO2 emissions to enable durable and sustainable products to be manufactured.

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Deezen

AUGUST 23, 2023

Local design firm Prowl Studio and investment company Baukunst have shown a variety of sustainable materials including aquatic plants meant for animal feed and an electric RV at a pop-up exhibition in San Francisco. Using natural polymers found in the algae, the company produces a compostable, non-toxic material alternative to plastic.

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Deezen

MARCH 18, 2024

Swedish mobility company Vidde has developed an electric snowmobile in partnership with Italian design studio Pininfarina that aims to minimise carbon emissions while being fun to drive. Particular attention was paid to the development of a battery that can operate in winter temperatures as low as minus 35 degrees Celsius.

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Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2024

Hughes developed the design for the space elevator – which he believes would offer a more efficient alternative to traditional space travel – based on existing research by physicists and engineers. I wanted to design a project I myself would love to visit, something that can be efficient and sustainable, but also luxurious and extravagant".

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Three villages will make up Omani Mountain Destination, a mixed-use district for 8,000 people being developed for Oman by the country's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning. A cable car will also operate as a key mode of transport across the undulating landscape. billion (£1.9

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A4 Architects

JANUARY 8, 2024

However, on the horizon, a wide variety of sustainable energy alternatives are being developed, promising a more enduring future. Harnessing tidal power is one example of possible sustainable energy. Green hydrogen acts as a versatile energy carrier like gasoline, storing surplus energy and transporting it across distances.

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Deezen

MARCH 11, 2022

Cities are the only sustainable way to house Earth's growing population – but the importance of protecting them from climate risks has been "totally underrated", according to Hélène Chartier of sustainable urbanism network C40 Cities. "In Compact cities are more sustainable.

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SW Oregon Architect

APRIL 16, 2023

In response, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission updated Oregon’s Transportation Planning Rules to launch the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) program in July 2022. Parking mandates increase the cost of development. Instead, each project can choose the best use for their space and budget.

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