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Undulating green roof helps Creek Cabin "live in harmony with the surrounding environment"

Deezen

Creek Cabin is a house in Suffolk by MAP Architecture and Jon Broome Architects "For me, this project was about finding a way to live in harmony with the surrounding environment," MAP Architecture partner Robert Mawson told Dezeen. To be flood resilient, the bricks had to be selected with a low moisture absorption.

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Ways to Landscape Your Backyard

Aric Gitomer Architect

The visual celebration is a merger of varied materials for pathways, flower beds, and other elements. The process consists of a variety of materials for the paving and decking, adding texture, and employing hardscape for the flower beds just to lead the eye throughout the landscape. Zoning and Linking.

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

Architizer

The greatest design challenge faced during the project was the potential limitations imposed by a particular portion of the zoning resolution. Material selection was critical in the development of this project. Over 25% of all building materials utilized on this project use recycled content; 29% of materials are regionally sourced.

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

BD+C

At HMC Architects, we are optimistic about the difference we can make with our clients to reinforce our momentum toward safe, resilient learning environments that enhance student success, wellness, and community. One critical aspect of this process is to include our community first responders in the steering and stakeholder committees.

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6 Ways Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health

Architizer

Beyond mere aesthetics, certain architectural qualities are crucial in shaping our living environments and influencing our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Designing for morning sunlight entry for example, will offer softer illumination, reducing overheating and glare, resulting in a comfortable living environment.

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The Future of Architecture: 10 Transformative Design Principles for a Sustainable World

Architizer

This article was written by Edward Mazria, FAIA, the founder and CEO of Architecture 2030 whose mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. Function-Based Zones 2. Hardie/ Wikimedia ; Air pollution in Victorian-era Britain.

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Alsar Atelier and Oscar Zamora create Bogotá fog catcher

Deezen

Alsar Atelier and Oscar Zamora designed a fog catcher for a Bogotá community Alsar Atelier , a studio based in Bogotá and Boston, worked with Nicaraguan designer Oscar Zamora and local official Edison Plazas to create a fog catcher that was built from affordable, easy-to-assemble materials.