BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 14, 2023

© SCHOTT CERAN The world is increasingly electric, from our cars to our homes, making our lives more efficient and sustainable. Department of Energy estimates 15% of energy consumption in the average American home happens in the kitchen between cooking, refrigeration, hot water heating, and dishwashing.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2022

"The emphasis on personal responsibility when it comes to sustainability is big," said Steinhage. These people might not be able to make sustainability a personal priority, even if they wanted to," she continued. "If If we want to realise a more sustainable future, being sustainable should be accessible to everyone.".

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Archinect

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The company teamed with Rubicon Technologies, Mycocycle, and Rockwood Sustainable Solutions to complete a pilot project at the latter’s facility in Lebanon, Tennessee. Image courtesy Mycocycle Shingles removed from a total of 214 homes following a recent re-roofing project at the U.S. We understand the i.

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Deezen

JUNE 26, 2023

Over the past year, searches for sustainable fashion have grown in popularity on Pinterest. We round up 10 projects from our sustainable fashion board which feature items made from more environmentally friendly materials. The fashion industry generates an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste every year.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Amid widespread scepticism about the sustainability claims of the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar , Dezeen asked experts if carbon-neutral global sporting events are possible. Our goal is to offset all greenhouse gas emissions, while advancing low-carbon solutions in Qatar and the region," the event's sustainability statement reads. "A

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Archinect

JULY 20, 2023

CTBUH CEO Javier Quintana de Una explained: “This year’s lifetime achievement awardees represent some of the most vibrant minds in the field of sustainable vertical urbanism. We look forward to honoring their enduring commitment to these estimable undertakings in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur." Willis (recipient of t.

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Architizer

APRIL 10, 2023

Unfortunately, renovation rates lag behind IPCC-estimated requirements. Current global building stock renovation rates hover around 1% annually, but the IPCC estimates that decarbonizing the built environment in time to meet climate deadlines will require retrofit rates to increase to 2.5 to 5%, and perhaps as much as 10%, annually.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

119 high-rise apartment buildings have sustained significant damage, as have 1,483 private homes, resulting in 16,358 residents being left homeless. City officials estimate the cost of completely rebuilding Irpin to be over $1 billion.

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Architizer

AUGUST 18, 2023

The changes won’t bring an end to this, but any firm that wants to do business in the economic union, no matter where their headquarters, now needs to prove sustainable sourcing of these materials and that products have not contributed to deforestation that occurred after 31st December 2020. Shor House by Measured Architecture Inc.,

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Harnessing solar incentives for sustainable residential projects can be a savvy strategy for homeowners, developers, and communities alike. Use solar savings calculators or financial modeling tools to estimate upfront installation costs, ongoing operational savings, payback period, and ROI with and without incentives.

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Architonic

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Indeed, in the UK alone, health insurance firm Bupa estimates that 11 million post-pandemic remote workers suffer from back pain as a result of a sub-optimal work set-up. The solution is to ensure that a home workstation should offer some of the same ergonomic support as those in an office.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It is estimated that 8% of global carbon emissions are caused by the manufacture of cement, the binding agent in concrete. The plates, of course, use the most sustainable concrete available on the market. When speaking of sustainability, so many people, in a very un-nuanced and simplistic way, talk about materials only, right?”

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Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2023

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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Habitus Living

JULY 25, 2023

Under the banner of this year’s theme— Collective City — OHM aims to address Melbourne’s anticipated population growth, estimated to reach eight million by 2050. The post A fresh perspective on sustainability at Open House Melbourne 2023 appeared first on Habitusliving.com.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Army Corps estimates construction on the $52 billion project would begin in 2030 and be complete by 2044. The project must be first approved by federal, state and local officials and funded before any of the work can start.

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Bustler

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Registration Deadline: Feb 19, 2023; Submission Deadline Mar 4, 2023 The Mountain Resort Design Competition is a fantastic opportunity for architects, landscape architects, urban designers, and other design professionals to create an unforgettable and sustainable resort experience. The location of the site is at this link: [link].

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 29, 2023

Sustainable practices for sewer repair are crucial for ensuring the longevity and efficiency of water infrastructure, as well as promoting the health and well-being of communities. One of the key benefits of sustainable practices for sewer repair is improved system performance.

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Archinect

JANUARY 25, 2022

Italy’s financial center is taking cues from Silicon Valley to transform an area more than twice the size of the Vatican into a sustainable, post-pandemic technology center. An estimated value of $3.6 billion-euro ($5.1 The district will be located about 7.5 million-square-foot site.

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SW Oregon Architect

APRIL 7, 2024

Some estimates project a cost of up to $1 trillion (USD). photo by April Brady / POMED, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) Architects face moral predicaments rooted in issues of social justice, environmental sustainability, and cultural preservation. Initial construction began in 2021, with a completion target of 2030.

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Architizer

AUGUST 16, 2022

Contributing rental housing was an important social sustainability objective of the project as the West End has one of the highest proportion of renters in the city but exceedingly low vacancy rates. How important was sustainability as a design criteria as you worked on this project? . © Henriquez Partners Architects. Pendrell Gallery.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The fluffy bags are enveloped in plant-based fake fur Although a full lifecycle analysis is still in the works, early estimates suggest that BioFluff produces 50 per cent fewer emissions than plastic faux fur while cutting out the issue of microplastics.

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Deezen

AUGUST 8, 2022

The Line has been touted as a sustainable alternative to conventional city design. With the extreme compactness and absence of cars enabled by its high-rise, linear layout, plus the generous vegetation depicted in the renderings, The Line has been presented as a more sustainable alternative to conventional cities.

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Deezen

APRIL 8, 2024

When the project was introduced, estimates for how many people would live in the mega city in northwestern Saudi Arabia by 2030 ranged from one million people to 1.5 The Line has previously been criticised on sustainability and human rights grounds. A source also said that just 2.4

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RMJM Architecture

JULY 26, 2022

Estimated reading time: 5 mins Within RMJM there has always been a driving force to produce sustainable and meaningful ‘high performance buildings’. As we continue to strive for progress and transparency, we acknowledge the fundamental relationship. The post Designing with Nature: Luca Aldrighi appeared first on RMJM.

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2023

Founded in 2020 by Loughborough University architecture lecturer Matyas Gutai, Water-Filled Glass (WFG) aims to use patented technology to make heavily glazed buildings significantly more sustainable. Water-Filled Glass estimates its system can reduce energy bills by around 25 per cent. "And

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Deezen

JUNE 18, 2023

Vestre , which aims to be recognized as the world's most sustainable furniture company, says it is the first furniture manufacturer in the world to use the fossil-free steel. Bjørnstad describes the companies as having a "tight dialogue" on several sustainability projects.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 17, 2024

Image © Skylab From navigating regulatory requirements to fostering community engagement and embracing innovative design principles, the new development embodies a holistic approach aimed at creating a vibrant and sustainable destination that honors the unique heritage and character of Alaska.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

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.

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Deezen

MARCH 4, 2024

Presented in Venice during the 2023 Architecture Biennale , the low-carbon and energy-efficient housing prototype is designed to improve living conditions for the estimated 103 million people who are currently displaced across the globe. Displaced families can live for decades in settlements that were only ever supposed to be temporary.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2024

Read: Ten airports designed with sustainability in mind Photovoltaic glass gathers energy for the terminal, while the windows were placed to ensure plentiful natural light throughout the year. Several elements aimed towards the terminal's "resiliency" were also included, the designers said. The photography is by Ema Peter.

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Deezen

MARCH 30, 2022

It contributed to the school achieving a LEED Gold sustainability rating. The impact of these solar shading systems is clearly demonstrated with the brand's Solector Sun Shading Estimator tool. The Solector Sun Shading Estimator provides estimated savings for schools that use our sun control products," said Giovannielli. "It

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Of course, safeguarding becomes significantly easier when real data replaces estimates. The post Sustainable Practice: Architects Are Critical to Biodiversity Net Gain — Will New Legislation Enshrine This Role? But efforts to make buildings more liveable for a range of species, not just our own, are nothing new.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2024

Collisions with buildings kill an estimated 365-988 million birds annually in the USA alone, and 16-42 million in Canada," stated the journal. The magnitude of The Line may pose a novel threat to the eastern populations of the estimated 2.1

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Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Julian Krüger and Benjamin Kemper have created a micro home in Germany "Our main aim was to create a digitally fabricated, sustainable building system for an entire house and all its relevant architectural elements and requirements: foundation, floor, wall, openings, and roof," designer Benjamin Kemper told Dezeen. "Two

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Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2023

Water-Filled Glass (WFG) aims to use the patented technology, which it estimates can reduce energy bills by 25 per cent, to make heavily glazed buildings more sustainable. British startup Water-Filled Glass has developed panes of glass filled with water that use sunlight to power a "crazy" energy-saving heating and cooling system.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The report is the latest in USGBC’s popular LEED in Motion series designed to equip readers with the insight and knowledge to understand LEED and to make the case for sustainable building practices worldwide.

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