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Adaptive Reuse as a Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development and Regeneration

ArchDaily

Image © Simon Menges “New ideas must use old buildings,” said Jane Jacobs in her seminal book The Death and Life of Great American Cities , championing the reuse of existing building stock as a means to catalyze positive change and foster diverse urban environments.

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Developing Our Sustainability Action Plan

SW Oregon Architect

More recently, AIA’s leadership formally resolved to exponentially accelerate the decarbonization of buildings, the building sector, and the built environment. The AIA regards the development of a Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) by every member firm to be a useful step toward achieving its 2030 commitment targets.

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SGA designs concept for ‘New England’s first all-timber frame laboratory development’

Archinect

Taking an urban site in one of Boston’s leading life sciences clusters as a test case, the team believes their concept offers “the true potential for the first mass timber research development in New England.”

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Sustainable Suburban Expansion: How Architects Are Reawakening Dormant Developments

Architizer

Addressing the ecological, economic and social challenges caused by urban sprawl underscores the urgent need for a sustainable approach to suburban expansion. Further, this forward-thinking approach embraces sustainable design practices, including green building techniques and energy efficiency.

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Adaptive Urban Regulations: Navigating Change in Affordable Housing, Infrastructure, and Sustainability in the U.S.

ArchDaily

Image © Billie Grace Ward via Flickr In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development , cities are faced with an array of challenges that demand quick and innovative solutions, ranging from the critical issue of affordable housing to the pressing need for efficient and decongested infrastructure and sustainable energy practices.

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Growth Environment: Architect’s Role in Modernizing Farming Practices and Smart Agriculture

Architizer

Tackling hunger and malnutrition demands strategic investments in development and research, paving the way for advanced technologies to reach farmers and enlighten the wider public. In the realm of agrarian economies, a crucial revolution is unfolding, connecting food education, production and transformative agricultural practices.

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MIT’s Master of Real Estate Development Program Offers Scholarships for Students Interested in Sustainability, Finance & More

Archinect

The MIT Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) offers an unparalleled education in real estate practice. Candidates for the MSRED degree come to the Program with several years of experience within the built environment. Students listen during presentation at developer office in downtown Boston, October 2022.