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Sustainable architecture efforts hindered by "sloppiness" says UN climate ambassador

Deezen

Although she concedes that much of the necessary climate action will have to come in the form of regulation and financial incentives, El Battouty says that architects should lead by example to show governments that decarbonisation is doable. And therefore, you've got the case for financing.".

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FCA proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing

e-architect

FCA proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing, Sustainability Term definition, ESG term check. The mooted changes include investment product sustainability labels and restrictions on how terms such as ‘ESG’, ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’ can be used in marketing. FCA proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing News. 7 November 2022.

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Temporary Modular Buildings: The Future of Construction

Architecture Ideas

Luckily, widespread changes in company sustainability policy and key advances in technology ensure that the industry remains on track. Difficult financing – Modular construction projects often require larger upfront investments than traditional construction projects.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

As these types of transactions often qualify for tax benefits and alternative financing sources, architects undertaking such projects also often grow their knowledge in financial areas. The preexisting building may require upgrades to reach contemporary standards for safety and building codes.

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Revitalize Your Space: A Comprehensive Guide to Planning Your Home Renovation

The Architecture Designs

It’s where practicality meets vision, allowing homeowners to balance their desires with the realities of finance and functionality. This stage is where creativity meets pragmatism, guiding homeowners to envision their space for its immediate allure, functionality, and sustainability.

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The "miracle" of Taiwan's luxury social housing

Deezen

Photo by Ethan Lee Meanwhile, a US-style housing voucher system intended to help the poorest households rent privately is beset by discrimination from loosely regulated landlords. Financing social housing requires substantial and prolonged subsidies," Peng told Dezeen. Taiwan has some of the world's least affordable housing.

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Echo living: Australia’s first passive house development

Habitus Living

The poor thermal performance of residential buildings in Australia – summer or winter – is infamous, but in a country that has traditionally enjoyed relatively affordable energy it’s been left to the committed conservationist to explore efficiency solutions beyond the minimum housing regulations.