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Ædifica presents "vision of densification" for Cité Angus II housing block in Montreal

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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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Kendeda Building: A Model of Sustainable Design by The Miller Hull Partnership

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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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Springfield University Hospital by C.F. Møller Architects

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Daylight and gardens The design is focused on creating non-institutional environments with good sightlines and acoustics, ample daylight, natural ventilation, access to gardens and outdoor spaces are key design objectives. Møller Architects Landscape: C.F. The design has sought to eliminate blind corners where possible. Source by C.F.

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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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Page Southerland Page integrates "past and future" at Texas Capitol Complex

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It includes high-rise office buildings by HKS "The project aligns with Austin's larger objectives of sustainable urban development, economic growth, and community engagement, including reimagining the 40-block area surrounding the Capitol building," the team said. "It & Elec.

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Greenpoint’s New Library Connects Community, Education, and the Environment

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Beyond serving as a site for discovery, information access, and community support, it was imperative that this branch demonstrate sustainable design principles, meeting LEED Gold Certification. Over 87% of all wood comes from sustainably managed forests. Steel was chosen as the primary structural system to utilize recycled materials.

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Atelier WOA creates long timber-framed library in France

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It] embodies the simple paradox of a landmark building that seeks to blend into its environment," it continued. This ambition aligns with the French government sustainability law to ensure all new public buildings are built from at least 50 per cent timber or other natural materials.