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The University of Toronto announces new Centre for the Sustainable Built Environment backed by key industry leaders

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The University of Toronto ’s School of Engineering has announced a new research center that will, together with its industry partners, work to find a viable solution to the growing need for public infrastructure that is in tune with the push for sustainability and concerns over climate change.

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Communities, Environment, and New Narratives: the Best Interviews of 2023

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It is necessary to change focus and seek other narratives on which to sustain the ways of making architecture on a planetary scale. The selected interviews here tell stories about the community, environment, cities, practices, and new narratives for architecture in 2023 and beyond.

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Hiding in plain sight – Hello Wood’s newest CLT house blends natural and built environment with sustainable materials

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The post Hiding in plain sight – Hello Wood’s newest CLT house blends natural and built environment with sustainable materials appeared first on Åvontuura. Imagine a house that plays hide and seek with you, dug into a mound, peeking out just enough to blend with the horizon.

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New RIBA manifesto urges lawmakers' action for better practices in the built environment

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A new "Manifesto for a Better Built Environment" has been published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) , calling on the country’s policymakers to make more urgent priority of the need for better safety, quality, and sustainability in the design and construction of buildings throughout the UK.

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What Are the Sustainable Demolition Strategies That Can Decarbonize Architecture?

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Image © Jose Antonio Gallego Vázquez/ Unspash The built environment is responsible for approximately 42% of annual global CO2 emissions. These hasty methods of ending the life cycle of a building have negative impacts on the environment, material components, and recycling strategies. Demolition. Read more »

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Adaptive Reuse as a Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development and Regeneration

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Image © Simon Menges “New ideas must use old buildings,” said Jane Jacobs in her seminal book The Death and Life of Great American Cities , championing the reuse of existing building stock as a means to catalyze positive change and foster diverse urban environments.

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Growth Environment: Architect’s Role in Modernizing Farming Practices and Smart Agriculture

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As the principles of circularity and sustainability take root in the industry, the harmonious relationship between food production and the environment is coming into sharp focus. By incorporating sensors and IoT devices, these structures facilitate data-driven decision-making concerning soil conditions, crop health and climate factors.