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Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

Architizer

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montréal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The judging process for Architizer's 12th Annual A+Awards is now away.

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

Deezen

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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MVRDV designs R&D headquarters in Shanghai for agriculture technology company Lankuaikei

aasarchitecture

MVRDV is revealing their design for the Lankuaikei Agriculture Development (LAD) Headquarters in Shanghai, an 11-storey terraced office building that brings together both high- and low-tech sustainability strategies under a swooping technological roof to create a showcase for the agriculture technology company.

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Wastecare is a face serum made from Aizome's industrial wastewater

Deezen

Serviceplan bottled the Wastecare like a high-end skincare product in a glass vial To demonstrate the environmental and health benefits of this innovation, among the huge number of sustainability claims being made in the textile industry, it worked with Serviceplan to launch Wastecare.

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Studio Bark devises structural use for waste timber in English woodlands

Deezen

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. If you were to draw a force diagram, you'd need more material in the middle, so naturally it's a win-win," she said.

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Past Dezeen Awards winners share tips on how to create a winning entry

Deezen

Design studio RooMoo , which was awarded for its bar made from whiskey barrel offcuts , advised entrants to spotlight "new and fresh ideas and sustainable features used during the entire design process." Remember to "look at the previous year's winners, write appropriate and comprehensive text and include diagrams."