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Sustainable architecture efforts hindered by "sloppiness" says UN climate ambassador

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Although she concedes that much of the necessary climate action will have to come in the form of regulation and financial incentives, El Battouty says that architects should lead by example to show governments that decarbonisation is doable. And therefore, you've got the case for financing.".

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Echo living: Australia’s first passive house development

Habitus Living

The poor thermal performance of residential buildings in Australia – summer or winter – is infamous, but in a country that has traditionally enjoyed relatively affordable energy it’s been left to the committed conservationist to explore efficiency solutions beyond the minimum housing regulations.

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FCA proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing

e-architect

FCA proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing, Sustainability Term definition, ESG term check. The mooted changes include investment product sustainability labels and restrictions on how terms such as ‘ESG’, ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’ can be used in marketing. FCA proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing News. 7 November 2022.

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Temporary Modular Buildings: The Future of Construction

Architecture Ideas

Luckily, widespread changes in company sustainability policy and key advances in technology ensure that the industry remains on track. From here the modular buildings industry saw a wave of development and investment. This can make it difficult to secure financing, especially for smaller businesses or projects.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

Renovation is not only a new creative frontier for architects, it is the future of architecture: according to Deloitte estimates, up to 90 percent of future development will involve re-designing existing buildings. At this point, adaptive reuse is mainstream, and the carbon-saving benefits are well-known (and widely touted).

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Revitalize Your Space: A Comprehensive Guide to Planning Your Home Renovation

The Architecture Designs

It’s where practicality meets vision, allowing homeowners to balance their desires with the realities of finance and functionality. Develop a Budget : A well-defined budget is paramount. Sustainability Matters : Consider eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs.

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The "miracle" of Taiwan's luxury social housing

Deezen

Photo by Ethan Lee Meanwhile, a US-style housing voucher system intended to help the poorest households rent privately is beset by discrimination from loosely regulated landlords. Development is mostly funded by city governments, with additional support from central government. Taiwan has some of the world's least affordable housing.

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