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A4 Spotlight: : Innovations in Sustainable Energy

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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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"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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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.

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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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Studio Bark devises structural use for waste timber in English woodlands

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It got the studio thinking about timber and sustainability, and how although timber is usually assumed to be a green building material, it's not without its problems. Read: MIT engineers build load-bearing structures using tree forks instead of steel joints They found inspiration in the area's cultural heritage.

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Cloud 9 Sports Center by MAD Architects

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Image © MAD Architects The center’s design integrated several features early in the process to enhance both its functionality and environmental sustainability. Landscape Consultant: SWA Group Curtain Wall Consultant: Yinghaite Engineering Consulting (Beijing) Co., Lighting Consultant: Beijing Ningzhijing Lighting Design Co.,