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3D Printing: The Sustainable Solution to Global Housing?

Santa Cruz Architect

As we embark on this journey toward sustainable and inclusive housing solutions, it becomes evident that 3D printing is just the tip of the iceberg in the broader innovation required to tackle this pressing global issue. Regulators have yet to adapt building codes and permit processing to the technology. Significant barriers remain.

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Sustainable architecture efforts hindered by "sloppiness" says UN climate ambassador

Deezen

Architects must take greater accountability for their sector to help decarbonise the built environment, says UN Race to Zero ambassador Sarah El Battouty in this exclusive interview from the final day of the COP27 climate conference. And therefore, you've got the case for financing.". This kind of sloppiness was allowed all the time.".

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Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG

BD+C

Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG 0 qpurcell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 09:46 Sustainability Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability Services Leaders Anthony Brower, Juliette Morgan, and Kirsten Ritchie discuss trends shaping the future of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Kirsten Ritchie: In the U.S.,

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FCA proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing

e-architect

FCA proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing, Sustainability Term definition, ESG term check. The mooted changes include investment product sustainability labels and restrictions on how terms such as ‘ESG’, ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’ can be used in marketing. FCA proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing News. 7 November 2022.

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Temporary Modular Buildings: The Future of Construction

Architecture Ideas

Luckily, widespread changes in company sustainability policy and key advances in technology ensure that the industry remains on track. Difficult financing – Modular construction projects often require larger upfront investments than traditional construction projects.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

As these types of transactions often qualify for tax benefits and alternative financing sources, architects undertaking such projects also often grow their knowledge in financial areas. The preexisting building may require upgrades to reach contemporary standards for safety and building codes.

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Sprawl in America "is not good for our climate" says Barack Obama

Deezen

Obama, who has close ties to Chicago, where his presidential library is set to be built , said architects need to consider how cities can be created to be both sustainable and affordable. How do we think about the climate and environment in which people actually live?" There's bipartisan resistance to that," he said.

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