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A4 Spotlight: : Innovations in Sustainable Energy

A4 Architects

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 Diagram Another exciting and interesting area of research is “Green Hydrogen.”

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ICON Initiative 99 by Beta Realities

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The software generates fully engineered multi-family homes, complete with area schedules, floor plans, cost estimates, and embodied carbon calculations. Image © Beta Realities Users have the freedom to select various densities and alignments for their houses within a neighborhood setup.

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"There are a lot of dangerous myths" about sustainability says Norman Foster

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British architect Norman Foster explains his studio 's approach towards sustainability and his views on concrete, timber, aviation and Architects Declare in this exclusive interview. Foster said the studio, which is the UK's largest, aims to create buildings that are both sustainable and improve people's lives.

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Building for the Pacific Northwest

SW Oregon Architect

AIA, LEED Green Associate discuss how their team pushed the sustainability envelope with the design of Kaiser Borsari Hall on the Western Washington University campus. If you charted the AEC industry as a Venn diagram, CSI would be located precisely where the intersection of all the sets occurs.

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Nanjing K.Wah G72 by UNStudio

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UNStudio was commissioned by the developer K.Wah Group to create a human-centric destination where sustainability and culture play a key role in the daily lives of locals and visitors alike. Image © UNStudio Sustainability The proposal for K.Wah G72 aims to be a landmark in sustainability and future-proof design in China.

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Construction reaches roof levels of landmark development above Hong Kong’s High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus by Zaha Hadid Architects

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Creating a series of new open spaces for Kowloon’s residents and visitors, together with environments for work and leisure designed to enhance wellbeing, this landmark development at the heart of Hong Kong’s transport network is defined by its unique location within one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

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Shenzhen Chuanbu Street Experimental School by Aedas

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Designed by Aedas Executive Director Kelvin Hu and Shenzhen WOWA International Engineering and Design Co., 3D Location: Shenzhen, China Architect: Aedas Design Director: Kelvin Hu, Executive Director Joint venture: WOWA International Engineering and Design Co., Ltd, the urban renewal at Chuanbu Street in Shenzhen is well underway.