ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Through sawing, milling, and other engineered wood conversion processes, various wood forms have been created and applied in products, furniture, and architecture. However, these processes can sometimes alter the basic lines of wood structure. Read more »

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Their proposal takes a sustainable and circular approach, as the structure is purposely designed for disassembly and reuse. Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 27, 2023

A total of 22 projects were selected in ten categories by a jury panel that included Hacker Architects Principal Corey Martin, Cheung Chan of the Iowa-based firm Neumann Monson Architects , and Arup Senior Structural Engineer Lauren Wingo. Investing in a more sustainable future deserves to be recognized.

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Project Structural Engineering Innovation Sustainability 304

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 series, which is investigating the potential of the material as a viable, low-carbon, modern structural material.

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Materials Sustainability Transportation Industrial 131

Architizer

MARCH 28, 2024

The “À table” 2023 Serpentine Pavilion , designed by Paris-based architect Lina Ghotmeh, blends architectural innovation and cultural symbolism. Designed by Joseph Paxton, it epitomized the Industrial Revolution’s advancements with its innovative use of iron and glass. Order your copy today.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The new mass-timber Milgard Hall, an interdisciplinary STEM and business building at the University of Washington Tacoma, responds to the need for STEM programming in the South Sound and supports innovation and design thinking. The use of mass timber, a low-carbon renewable resource, is a central design priority.

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Innovation Architecture Engineering Engineering 231

Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As part of our review of 2023 , Dezeen's design and environment editor Jennifer Hahn has rounded up 10 of this year's most significant material innovations , including bricks made from toxic soil and a 3D printer for wool. We've essentially figured out a low-energy way to treat a building like a person," said materials engineer Po-Chun Hsu.

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Materials Innovation Glass Technology 137

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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Firms Sustainability Architecture Masterplanning 108

Deezen

MARCH 17, 2023

Continuing our Timber Revolution series, we look at the Tamedia Office Building by Shigeru Ban – Switzerland's first seven-storey mass-timber structure that was barely legal at the time of its completion in 2013. And engineers were incredulous that such a large wooden structure could function without steel connections."

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Architizer

JANUARY 18, 2024

The focus is often on the structural fabric of a building and laying the groundwork for carbon neutrality from the ground up. 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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BD+C

OCTOBER 13, 2016

When commercial and residential designers are looking for structural beams that provide stability and strength, engineered wood is an attractive option, offering cost savings and an opportunity to showcase wood’s intrinsic beauty.

Engineering 105

Engineering Engineering Sustainability Commercial 105

Architizer

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Innovation Curve – Innovative Curve Technological Park is a 13.5-acre Our design incorporates the tech industry’s “evolution of innovation” curve on the buildings’ facades, serving as a visual reminder of the dedicated, expansive, and intense work taking place inside. Size: 100,000 sqft – 300,000 sqft.

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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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Sustainability Industrial Building Architecture 75

aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 7, 2023

O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science is now open. Photo © Dave Burk “The design strikes a balance of historic and contemporary materials, leverages existing circulation pathways, and creates an energetic hub of social and scientific activity for the next generation of scholars and innovators.”

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Santa Cruz Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the 21st century, it has witnessed a revolution brought about by a series of technological innovations that have made construction faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly. Collaboration: CAD software promotes collaboration between architects, engineers, and builders.

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Building and Interiors

APRIL 8, 2022

MEP consulting engineers are well-versed in a variety of commercial building issues. Engineering consultants with extensive experience offer bespoke solutions to increase the energy efficiency of existing buildings and provide creative solutions for new building systems with assistance from brands like SCHELL. About Mr. B.O.

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Architizer

JUNE 30, 2022

© Architectural Engineering Consultants. The contemporary tower is designed as a finely detailed structure that blends sustainability with natural and cultural references. © Architectural Engineering Consultants. © Architectural Engineering Consultants. © Architectural Engineering Consultants.

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Deezen

JUNE 22, 2022

Promotion: architectural manufacturer Kawneer offers aluminium facade systems that are designed to minimise environmental impact, helping buildings to achieve sustainable certification. As a leading producer of commercial construction systems, Kawneer has pledged its commitment to achieving sustainability standards both now and in the future.

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Sustainability Manufacturing Design Technology 97

Deezen

APRIL 5, 2024

Called Cité Angus II, the structure is part of Technopôle Angus, an urban revitalization project that its developers say is a "full-scale sustainable development". Local architecture studio Ædifica has created a residential apartment building outside Montreal with an interior courtyard and a metal-mesh second skin on the facade.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design – The Kendeda Building was created to foster environmental education, research, and a public forum for community outreach. As the first Living Building of its kind in the Southeast US, the project sets a new standard for sustainability. Budget: 10M – 50M.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 16, 2023

The Amsterdam government has initiated the Innovation Partnership School Buildings program to build nine to thirty “highquality, flexible and sustainable” schools in ten years. All the components are precisely made in the factory under a digitally controlled process to ensure fast assembly and disassembly by an electric crane on site.

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 3, 2023

Discover the potential of District Hospitals in Ghana by David Adjaye through the innovative and sustainable construction approach. The hospitals use an innovative interlocking block earth system made of locally sourced laterite for a sustainable and efficient construction process.

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Sustainability Manufacturing Roofing Innovation 59

BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Engineered Wood Sprouts Solutions for Supermarket Chain 1 kcichowicz Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:31 Switching from a steel roof system to an engineered wood one helped a Sprouts Farmers Market design team solve supply chain challenges and lower the location’s carbon footprint. Engineer Mo Kateeb, principal of A.V.

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Engineering Engineering Roofing Manufacturing 52

Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hydrogen can be used to generate electrical power in a fuel cell, emitting only water vapour and warm air – unlike polluting combustion engines. According to the studio, the 100 stations could eliminate approximately 45,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from the area's recreational boats each year.

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Bustler

APRIL 4, 2024

Responding to the theme of ‘Rethinking Home — Adapt and Reuse,’ entrants were asked to create new homes using recycled materials and/or retrofitting existing structures. The contest is aimed at designing solutions to help address the UK's housing shortage within the context of climate change.

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Home Education Sustainability Engineering 115

aasarchitecture

JUNE 30, 2022

Designed by OBR architects Paolo Brescia and Tommaso Principi, the Innovation Hub represents the most prominent public-use building in the MIND district towards the West Gate, becoming the bulwark and the beating heart of the innovation district. Image © OBR architects. It lights up during the night and it recharges during the day.

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Deezen

JULY 22, 2022

Also included is a programme for retraining local residents from a former colliery village to work in sustainable sectors and a student hub with a community focus. The course is shaped around five focus areas: continuity, construction, sustainability, social inclusivity and inhabitation. University of Nottingham. Student: Emma Stone.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

More recently, the firm has published a Sustainability Manifesto and introduced a Sustainability Team to collaborate throughout the design process. As Architizer’s Editor-in-Chief noted, “For Foster + Partners, sustainability is not just a trend — instead, it’s been integral to the firm’s work for decades.

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Santa Cruz Architect

MAY 4, 2024

Photo by Voll Arkitekter + Rikardo Foto Mass timber construction has revolutionized the architectural landscape, offering a sustainable and innovative alternative to traditional building materials. Engineered wood products are used in a variety of applications, from home construction to commercial buildings to industrial products.

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BD+C

JANUARY 18, 2024

Walter P Moore promotes former 40 Under 40 winner Kelly Roberts 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/18/2024 - 09:30 Engineers In addition to her role as a Principal, Roberts is a distinguished leader in structural design with an extensive portfolio encompassing diverse projects such as educational and healthcare facilities to commercial and healthcare structures.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Promotion: French engineering school École des Ponts ParisTech offers a master's degree that gives students and practitioners a comprehensive knowledge of parametric architecture, robotics and digital manufacturing. Presenting various subjects and innovative projects equipped me with a series of modern tools and methods.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

It includes two new high-rise office buildings that measure over one million square feet (92,903 square metres), a central utility plant for efficient cooling and a five-storey, below-grade structure with over 3,000 square feet (280 square metres) of parking space. The photography is by Albert Vecerka/Esto. & Elec.

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Utilities Consulting Estimating Civil Engineering 115

e-architect

JUNE 30, 2023

LLA’s visionary designs for the Chengdu Co-Innovation and Cooperation Center and OCT Bao’an OH BAY have been honored as Popular Choice Winners in the Office-High-rise category and Urban & Masterplan category, respectively.

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e-architect

APRIL 5, 2023

Inside the platonic shape, the masterplan is simple, flexible, and sustainable. At the heart of the plan, a number of “specials” stand out from the crowd, with unique typologies, iconic forms, and taller structures marking the campus skyline. Circumscribing the campus buildings is a 1.2-kilometre-long

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 13, 2021

Many are familiar with sustainability in the context of being as environmentally conscious as possible: getting our LEED points and being responsible stewards of the environment. While this concept is extremely important, there is another facet of sustainability that is also important: personal sustainability. It was too much.

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Sustainability Insurance Structural Engineering Civil Engineering 52

aasarchitecture

APRIL 2, 2024

Conventionally, the program would generate a low volume with a protruding dome, but to utilize the unique dome to create a strong interior space as well as a telling exterior form, the dome is given a focal position under a free form timber structure. The gridshell structure is constructed from flat standard LVL panels.

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Structural Engineering Contractor Technology Technology 69

Deezen

MAY 12, 2022

China 's decision to ban supertall skyscrapers "will not hinder the potential of architecture" and is in fact leading to more sustainable, culturally sensitive buildings, architects have told Dezeen. More sustainably designed skyscrapers like the WeBank headquarters in Shenzhen, designed by SOM, are starting to emerge.

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