Westeck News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The federal government should update its energy efficiency regulations to align with net-zero goals. Westeck manufactures innovative windows for maximizing the view, ease of operation and impressive thermal performance. Thermal values reach Passive House and Net Zero targets.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Without getting overly nostalgic, it is almost impossible not to notice that the country, which for a good two decades on either side of the millennium produced some of the most striking, innovative and experimental architecture in the world, is now building a lot of boxes.

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Architizer

MAY 21, 2024

This initiative, a collaboration with local government and gardeners, reflects New Affiliates’ commitment to transforming construction waste into resources. Innovative Initiatives: Waste Reduction and Material Recovery New construction material reuse center, by Architecture Without Borders Quebec (AWBQ), Montréal, Canada.

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DesignRulz

JUNE 5, 2023

Its democratic system, decentralized governance, and a strong rule of law provide a solid foundation for businesses and investors alike. With a robust economy that embraces innovation and productivity, Switzerland has weathered global financial storms with resilience.

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Deezen

JUNE 9, 2023

The Canadian government and social enterprise Challenge Works have announced the winners of their Afri-Plastics Challenge – an accelerator for companies across sub-Saharan Africa that are working to end plastic pollution. The winners of the Afri-Plastics Challenge are putting African innovation at the heart of solving this global problem."

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Deezen

APRIL 26, 2023

Its lofty aims included commitments to "establish climate and biodiversity mitigation principles as the key measure of our industry's success: demonstrated through awards, prizes, and listings" and to "advocate for faster change in the industry towards regenerative design practices and a higher government funding priority to support this".

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Westeck News

JUNE 9, 2023

British Columbia has taken a big step towards achieving its net-zero commitments for buildings and energy efficiency from windows with low U-values, and by proposing changes to the Demand-side Measures Regulation, which governs demand-side management (DSM) programs for gas and electric utilities in the province.

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2022

Architects can easily have films, ultraviolet patterns, and other innovative designs added to glass windows.". Along with promoting greater public awareness and encouraging architects to consider bird populations in their designs, PETA is also pushing for building regulations to consider the impact on birds.

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Additionally, shared workspaces and communal areas are designed to foster collaboration, reflecting the growing recognition of teamwork in driving innovation and creativity. Designers and architects must be vigilant in adhering to building codes and regulations that govern safety standards.

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Architizer

APRIL 8, 2022

One of the benefits of the Metaverse is that it is not beholden to the laws, regulations or the very notion of gravity that governs our projects in the built environment. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon attends an event in the Metaverse, demonstrating the city’s plan to launch government services on the platform starting in 2022.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

As municipal governments, developers, universities, and corporations begin to collect emissions data, either voluntarily or to comply with local regulations, experts say that the building sector will need better standards for reporting embodied carbon data. “We Image courtesy Climate Positive Design.

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2024

However, the company hopes that by getting ahead of the curve it will be left in a stronger position if and when governments start regulating to reduce the industry's environmental impact. As part of that work, it is on a mission to replace all man-made plastic in its products with recycled plastic.

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Architizer

JANUARY 3, 2022

Meanwhile, the question — which also lingers in the shadows of broader discussions about climate justice and social change — remains: Without government regulation, are individual and corporate initiatives powerful enough to solve the crisis on their own? Government regulations also deter this.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

K-12 Schools Healthcare Facilities Office Buildings Public Health Labs Regulations Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Insulation Energy Efficient Roofing Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion.

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Community Architect

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Popular opinion offers many reasons, why so little can get done on time and within reasonable cost, generally split into the left, believing that private capital is too greedy, and the right believing that the government is bloated and incompetent. We will get to the role of federal government in environmental law later on).

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BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

“It’s definitely not an easier path, but retrofits do lead to innovation and creativity in terms of the design approach,” said Conroy. “A Not all buildings are ideal candidates for green retrofits “Fire regulations, accessibility standards and other codes were different in previous decades,” noted Weatherhead.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 8, 2024

To enhance durability, resilient construction incorporates innovative materials and technologies that can withstand extreme conditions. Planning and zoning regulations need to be updated to account for changing climate conditions, ensuring that new developments are located in areas less prone to flooding, wildfires, or other hazards.

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DesignScape Architects

JUNE 2, 2020

They are classified by the relevant Government Heritage Authority that services the area in which the building is situated. They have more laws that apply to them, which govern any demolitions, renovations, or extensions that your project may require. If approval is granted, the alterations may proceed. Who are SAHRA and HWC?

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Portland Architecture

APRIL 29, 2021

If we don't know what's better, then we don't progress and innovate. This is really a question of how to spur innovation in architecture. These expanded considerations change the calculus, and I think that is how things need to change in order to innovate in our built environment. How did you become interested?

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e-architect

AUGUST 20, 2023

I was standing on the balcony off the great room with the view of the entire field watching our top two female teams scrumming (they couldn’t play regular matches against each other due to covid health regulations), when I heard that the provincial government was allowing us to go from Phase1 to Phase 2.

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Architizer

APRIL 12, 2023

Platforms such as Green Cities Europe push for more green public spaces with innovative ideas addressing topics like climate change, economy, biodiversity, and social cohesion.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 8, 2024

The Tiny House competition looked to celebrate individuality and sustainability through innovative designs redefining resourceful living. International design competition platform Volume zero has announced the results of the Tiny House 2023 Architecture Competition.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The term “architect” refers only to individuals who are registered with a local governing body. Some topics that must be discussed during those meetings are client requirements, expected budget, site characteristics, safety and local planning regulations. Documentation and Drawings.

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e-architect

MARCH 16, 2023

The report highlights meetings with more than 20 MPs and Lords and the body’s rapid progress to become the go-to consultee for Government on modular housing. I’m pleased to say we are making the voice of the modular housing sector heard across Government. The establishment of our own trade body is the crucial next step in this process.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

As the crisis accelerates, the entanglement of regulations that have been put in place over the past century, and the development boom in the West, mean that the question of who gets what water and when is more pressing than ever. million acre-feet, and the remaining 1.5 million acre-feet going to Mexico. “Our

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Seoul blends the old with the new, tradition with innovation. From grand museums to intimate galleries and sprawling complexes to innovative community spaces, Seoul’s architectural scene is as diverse as the city itself. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Courses: MSc Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy, MDes Design Innovation and Service Design, MSc Product Design Engineering, MDes Fashion and Textiles, MDes Sound for the Moving Image, MArch Architectural Studies, MDes Interior Design and MDes Photography, Illustration and Graphics. Course: MDes Design Innovation and Service Design.

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Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2024

Hui discerned five evaluative performance criteria: connectivity, competition, visibility, en vogue style/management and adaptability for alteration, as governing her dynamic and promising re-design of Upper Serangoon."

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

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.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Proponents of the built-from-scratch smart cities emerging around the globe fail to understand that communities cannot be created through technological innovation, write Adam Scott and Dave Waddell. EPCOT, or Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, was the pioneering animator and film producer's final obsession.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Its research had led to two innovations: the extremely lightweight ZoomX foam, which allowed for an extra-thick sole, and the insertion of a curved carbon-fibre plate within the midsole that acted like a springboard. Instead, it was overshadowed by a rival release from Nike that would lead to a revolution in elite running-shoe design.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The legislation incorporates 13 of the transportation, water, and natural resource policy recommendations sent by ASLA’s Government Affairs team to the leaders of congressional transportation and infrastructure committees and the Biden–Harris administration. Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: $1.25 ASLA, Esq.,

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 9, 2022

Depending on the construction type, there may be specific regulations governing the disposal of these materials. A reliable and experienced cleaning company specializing in post-construction cleaning services will be familiar with the relevant regulations and ensure that these materials are disposed of properly.

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collective material intelligence The pace of development in material innovation continues, in particular those made from supposedly sustainable resources as well as those salvaged from waste streams, such as fabrics made from bacterial fermentation and handcrafted biotextiles. Photo is by Paavo Lehtonen Photography.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

But in France, reuse is becoming mainstream, and landscape designers are developing innovative approaches to reuse in new projects and recycling materials that cannot be reused. While national regulations for waste management play a key role in setting the stage, municipal and regional actors play important roles in facilitating reuse.

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Deezen

MAY 12, 2022

After the Chinese government announced a full ban on skyscrapers taller than 500 metres last October, architecture firms working in the country have had to adjust their approach. Architects are having to respond to the environmental worries that are partly behind the new regulations.

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e-architect

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Sacha Sadan, the FCA’s Director of Environment Social and Governance, made the following statement: “Greenwashing misleads consumers and erodes trust in all ESG products. So whilst the industry should welcome the clampdown on greenwashing, it is also vital that the FCA’s new guidelines foster rather than choke off green innovation.

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