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

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The Texas Capitol Complex was designed by Page Southerland Page Phase 1 – which is estimated as a $600 million investment – opened in 2022. The project's focus on sustainability and historic preservation shows Austin's dedication to protecting the environment and respecting its rich cultural legacy," Page said. & Elec.

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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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Buildings With Less Embodied Carbon (Part 2 of Sustainability in Construction)

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What are the materials we commonly use to build, how are they made, where do they come from and how sustainable are they? To find the right balance between quantity and strength is a optimization task between structural engineers and sustainability consultants and architects. Hardly a sustainable practice.

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Student Performing Arts Center by Steven Holl Architects

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The building will target LEED silver certification and serve as an exemplar of sustainable performing arts design. Image © Steven Holl Architects The design is characterized by three suspended trapezoids floating above the ground, echoing the dynamic movements of dancers and performers.

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Sara Kulturhus Centre "unleashed a world of previously unimagined design possibilities"

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They are unified by a structure built almost entirely from glued laminated timber (glulam) and cross-laminated timber (CLT), developed with the structural engineering company Florian Kosche. Mass timber is a sustainable alternative that provides unique opportunities to create great architecture that stands the test of time."

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MIND West Gate Innovation Hub by OBR architects

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Client: Lendlease Italy SGR S.p.A. Site area: 8.000 sqm, built area 10.868 sqm Year: 2021 Images: Courtesy of OBR architects.

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R architecture Creates Flexible Design for the P+R Car Park

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How important was sustainability as a design criteria as you worked on this project? . The sustainability of a building cannot be limited only to material issues, although it is a very important matter. The sustainability of a use is equally important however difficult to estimate. © R architecture. © R architecture.