Westeck News

MAY 24, 2024

What is becoming increasingly clear is that a shift of this magnitude cannot happen without the participation of the workers and communities that drive Canada’s economic engine and who will drive its decarbonization efforts. Reducing emissions without a plan for workers leaves workers and industries with unanswered questions.

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Architonic

MARCH 24, 2024

Even though he is talking in the context of modern-day construction and sustainability improvements – complicated matters – the message in his statement is simple: the possibility for change is right in front of us; we just need to be bold enough to act differently. </p> Today, about four years later,…

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DesignRulz

JULY 24, 2023

In the fast-paced architecture world, wherein buildings rise and cities expand rapidly, enforcing sustainable practices must be prioritized. However, a sustainable building goes beyond bricks and mortar. Architects are pivotal in executing these sustainable routines, affecting how buildings are designed, built, and utilized.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

In an era when sustainability, cost-efficiency, and resource conservation are paramount concerns in the construction industry, Advanced Framing, also known as Optimum Value Engineering (OVE), has emerged as a revolutionary construction method. Working with an experienced structural engineer is crucial.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 3, 2024

Image Due to their aesthetic, sustainable, durable, and resistant qualities, stone materials have accompanied the disciplines of architecture and engineering since their origins. As is known, in Mexico, stone has been a fundamental element in pre-Hispanic constructions where experimentation was done with vaults, ashlars, masonry, etc.

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Architizer

JANUARY 4, 2023

This new building is a model for sustainable factories of the future. It is also part of a broader strategy to rapidly decarbonize the aviation industry. Beyond the boundaries of typical architecture, our project aims to advance both sustainable construction and sustainable manufacturing. © The Living. © The Living.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 14, 2024

Hotel Designs Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? Image credit: Zennio SH: So at what point do you all start looking for sustainable solutions or alternatives for each of your projects? There needs to be a reason for everything.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In partnership with Stella McCartney 's parent company LVMH , the Sustainable Market showcases "the possibilities of current cutting-edge or soon-to-be available technologies" that could transform the fashion industry. The fashion industry accounts for eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions," McCartney said. "We

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how and where it is quarried and its reputation as an infinite material is misleading, warns Slovak-British architect Natalia Petkova in this Stone Age 2.0 Above: she warns that the sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how it is quarried. interview. "I

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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Archinect

MARCH 2, 2024

New findings published in the journal Construction and Building Materials from a team of materials researchers working at the University of British Columbia Okanagan's School of Engineering have demonstrated the sustainable qualities of using wood fly ash by-products as alternatives to traditional concrete additives.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this ever-evolving landscape of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, technological advancements have sparked a radical shift in professionals' approach to conceptualizing, planning, and executing projects, expanding a wide array of opportunities and highlighting the transformative power of data as an essential resource.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. In some instances, sustainability is employed as a marketing tool, reinforced by superficial practices with little environmental benefit. Order your copy today.

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Architizer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Interior design has an equally important role to play in ensuring the industry meets its ecological responsibilities. Leading the field, these six remarkable spaces recognized in the Sustainable Interior Project category of the 11 th A+Awards showcase the best eco-conscious design — and offer valuable blueprints for the industry.

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Building and Interiors

APRIL 8, 2022

We can see a drastic change in the plumbing and construction industry today. The industries show accelerated growth and no signs of slowing down. MEP consulting engineers are well-versed in a variety of commercial building issues. MEP consulting engineers are well-versed in a variety of commercial building issues.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Promotion: aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro is exhibiting its collaboration with designer Lars Beller Fjetland at the London Design Festival , exploring how partnerships can help make the metals industry more sustainable. On the other hand, there needs to be a market pull for companies to produce sustainably."

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Archinect

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Trailblazing architect, industrial designer, and inclusion advocate Beverly Willis passed away on October 1st in Connecticut from complications related to Parkinson’s disease, the New York Times reported on Monday. She was 95.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 5, 2023

Hotel Designs Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design Thought leaders from across the architecture, design, education, engineering and plumbing industries have come together to discuss the future of washroom design in hotel design.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

The second is a two-part series by blogger Graham McKay on his Misfits’ Architecture platform (with input from Mohammad Saad Ahmad ) that questions whether BIM is driving the industry, or the industry is driving BIM. 1) What AI currently lacks is the power of creativity, a general feature of human intelligence.

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Archinect

MARCH 27, 2023

WoodWorks has announced the winners of the 2023 Wood Design Awards, an annual showcase of the industry’s most inspiring applications of mass timber and wood in building designs across the United States. Investing in a more sustainable future deserves to be recognized.

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Deezen

JANUARY 6, 2022

Max Fordham, a British engineer and "pioneer of sustainable building design", has passed away at the age of 88. The news of Fordham's death on 4 January was announced yesterday by his eponymous engineering firm, Max Fordham LLP. Top image: engineer Max Fordham has passed away at the age of 88.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 8, 2024

© Tianpei Zeng architects: China Construction Science and Industry Corprotation LTD architects: FORWARD STUDIO architects: Jianxue Architecture and Engineering Design Institute CO. LTD Location: Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Tianpei Zeng Area: 6181.0 m2 Read more »

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Park Hill Phase 2 has won Dezeen Awards 2023 sustainable project of the year following the announcement of all six sustainability category winners, which were revealed at this evening's ceremony. It was also named sustainable renovation of the year. This category is sponsored by Moda Living.

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Deezen

JULY 8, 2022

With a growing focus on the environmental impact of aviation, architects are designing a new generation of airports focused on sustainability. Below are 10 airport projects, both completed and upcoming, that claim to be more sustainable: Image courtesy of BIG. Dock A at Zurich Airport, Switzerland, by BIG and HOK.

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Architizer

MARCH 11, 2024

The stories of groundbreakers, radical thinkers and industrial change makers, and what they made. A staggering feat of modern engineering bordering on art, this 47-meter (155-foot) timber extension is dominated by a vaulted laminated veneer lumber (LVL) roof. Or at least its newest addition, WISDOME.

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e-architect

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

AI-based industrial decarbonization technology, Carbon Re cement industry, Sustainable Building News, Zero-energy buildings. AI-based industrial decarbonization technology News. seed funding to tackle gigatonnes of emissions from the highly pollutive cement industry. 7 November 2022. Carbon Re raised £4.2m

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

At this point, every practicing architect should know that the design and construction industry accounts for over 40% of global carbon emissions. From certification systems to subsidies for sustainable construction, there is no shortage of incentives and signposts to help guide the AEC industry toward a cleaner future.

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A4 Architects

JANUARY 8, 2024

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 can be used in fuel cells for transportation, heating homes, and even powering heavy industry.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2023

It's a simple form driven by the context of timber engineering, as well as the context of the surrounding Victorian buildings – these were also constructed using current methods and built to a brief," Waugh added. And then the columns and beams are made from quite a highly engineered product called LVL.". It's] smaller columns.".

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Architecture Ideas

APRIL 11, 2024

In 2026, the distribution of sustainable structural products worldwide is projected to remain steady, with a market share of 62.4 This figure highlights the enduring market prevalence of sustainable construction materials and the consumers’ expanding preference for eco-conscious building options.

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Deezen

JANUARY 29, 2023

ZeroAvia has flown what the aviation company claims is the largest aircraft yet to be run on a zero-emissions hydrogen -electric engine, testing a 19-seater plane over the skies of England. ZeroAvia uses hydrogen fuel cells , one of two major hydrogen-based technologies being explored for flight along with the hydrogen combustion engine.

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Deezen

JULY 12, 2022

Since its inception in 2017, Swedish automaker Polestar has been working with artists and designers to achieve the company's overarching goal to help create a more sustainable society. With each of the initiatives, Polestar seeks to drive innovation, raise awareness around green energy and have a grounding in the art industry.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Concerns over the possible Federal Government shutdown next month are causing headaches for contractors of much-needed infrastructure projects across the country who fear a chain reaction in the construction industry could leave lasting setbacks that would take years to overcome.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Operated by Autodesk University, the annual series is intended as a celebration of projects that “transform industries and accelerate innovation,” developed using Autodesk software.

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Architizer

MARCH 6, 2023

rise above pre-industrial levels to avoid ecological catastrophe. According to Reuters and Honeywell’s report, The Growing Importance of Sustainability in Buildings , nine in 10 organizations see their property portfolio reaching net zero as extremely (57%) or somewhat (29%) important. Architects are also chiming in.

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2022

Each was selected based on its ability to demonstrate the yet-unrealized potential of applications of mass timber in the design industry and built environment. Engineering nonprofit WoodWorks handled the project evaluation for the competition as well. The panel selected concepts that were repeatable and scalable.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Issues related to the unsustainable nature of the industry and the need for more holistic approaches to design have long been on the radar of Foster + Partners, informing their work for over five decades. Ombú by Foster + Partners , Madrid, Spain (2022) How is sustainability embedded within the culture of your practice?

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