RMJM Architecture

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The most recent decades have seen the rise in the construction of green/sustainable buildings. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite green buildings from around the world that combine sustainable design with innovative ideas. The post 10 Examples of Sustainable Architecture Around the World appeared first on RMJM.

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Deezen

MARCH 11, 2022

Cities are the only sustainable way to house Earth's growing population – but the importance of protecting them from climate risks has been "totally underrated", according to Hélène Chartier of sustainable urbanism network C40 Cities. "In Compact cities are more sustainable. Architects have a huge responsibility," Chartier said.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 30, 2024

The sustainability-led design prioritises the well-being of residents and visitors, redefining urban living in Oman as Muscat’s population is anticipated to almost double from 1.5 Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the $1.3bn Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown and Waterfront Development will span 3.3 million to 2.7 million inhabitants by 2040.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2024

"Together with the partners, we lead the firm in creating architecture that responds to the context, culture, client requirements, and environment, enriching the human experience through thoughtful and sustainable design," Houben told Dezeen.

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Deezen

AUGUST 8, 2022

Following the Saudi Arabian government's unveiling of plans for an enormous linear megacity in the desert, urban design experts have expressed skepticism about whether its utopian vision is realistic. The Line has been touted as a sustainable alternative to conventional city design. That is where I start to become a bit dubious.

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Deezen

APRIL 4, 2024

Having only become government policy in 2016, Taiwan expects to have amassed a social-housing stock of 200,000 units by the end of 2024 – and has already set an ambition to hit one million units by 2032. Development is mostly funded by city governments, with additional support from central government.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 19, 2023

To calculate this, the UK government has produced a formula called the "statutory biodiversity metric" for counting what it terms "biodiversity units", which are gained through work to create or improve natural habitats and lost through building. What do architects and landscape architects need to know? When do they come into effect?

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Deezen

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Course: Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of Urban Design. Our degree programmes in architecture, landscape architecture and urban design, combined with dual and joint degree options, immerse our students in experiences that propel them to leadership in their fields. Washington University in St Louis.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Now open for entries, the 11th Annual A+Awards highlights the program’s renewed commitment to sustainable design. Enter the A+Sustainability Awards , a new suite of A+Award categories dedicated to projects that act as positive precedent for green building practices in specific regions and the wider world. Sustainable Private House.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2023

Dutch studio MVRDV has released visuals of Van Gogh Homeland, an architecture and sustainability biennale launching in the Netherlands , curated by its co-founder Winy Maas. While it nods to van Gogh's love for the region, it is also hoped to "reignite the enthusiasm of both young and old people for the Brabant landscape", MVRDV said.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments. Architects and landscape architects are instrumental in the practical implementation of NbS in urban environments. Bangkok, Thailand.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Revery Architecture is set to create a series of towers for the Squamish Nation in Vancouver The parcel of land is owned by the Squamish Nation government and is a fraction of the Indigenous group's ancestral homeland, which was expropriated from the group by European colonial settlers gradually over the last three centuries.

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Deezen

MAY 12, 2022

China 's decision to ban supertall skyscrapers "will not hinder the potential of architecture" and is in fact leading to more sustainable, culturally sensitive buildings, architects have told Dezeen. More sustainably designed skyscrapers like the WeBank headquarters in Shenzhen, designed by SOM, are starting to emerge.

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Habitus Living

MAY 30, 2022

Sustainable has a lot of meanings in a modern context, but over the past few decades it has become synonymous with ‘environmentally friendly.’ The concept of sustainability is all about having the ability to continue an action or a state of being over an undefined period of time. What is a sustainable house?

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Deezen

AUGUST 1, 2022

BIG , Foster + Partners and OMA are among multiple architecture studios helping to masterplan futuristic urban centres, which often claim to be designed with a focus on sustainability. The Saudi Arabian government this week unveiled visuals for a 170-kilometre-long, 500-metre-tall linear city planned as part of the Neom mega-development.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A new standalone building, public art garden and revitalised historic building brings together art, architecture and landscape in spectacular new ways, with dynamic galleries, site-specific works by leading Australian and international artists, and extensive outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy. Photo © Iwan Baan. Photo © Iwan Baan.

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BD+C

APRIL 12, 2023

Watch: Trends in urban design for 2023, with James Corner Field Operations 0 dbarista Wed, 04/12/2023 - 11:48 Isabel Castilla, a Principal Designer with the landscape architecture firm James Corner Field Operations, discusses recent changes in clients' priorities about urban design, with a focus on her firm's recent projects.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This ambition aligns with the French government sustainability law to ensure all new public buildings are built from at least 50 per cent timber or other natural materials. It is designed as an alternative to "cold" public buildings Based in Paris, Atelier WOA was founded in 2012 by Samuel Poutoux, Rémi Crozat and Marc-Henri Maxit.

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Architonic

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Governments across Europe have responded differently in their dash to shore up their nations' energy security in the face of a fast-approaching winter, whilst implementing – many would argue to insufficient effect – price caps and other forms of financial support for squeezed consumers.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The project is expected change the face and landscape of Riyadh with claims of it being one of the largest built structures in the world. Image credit: NMDC The Mukaab joins The Line by Neom as one of the Saudi Arabia government’s mega projects aimed to diversify the oil-dependant economy.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2014

Global architecture and design firm Callison announced the release of Matrix by Callison , a comprehensive online sustainable design tool.

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Architizer

APRIL 27, 2022

According to Japanese law, buildings undergo a similar period of fixed-term depreciation , set by the government at 22, 38, and 47 years for wooden, brick, and reinforced-concrete structures, respectively. The post In Tokyo, A Luxury Brand’s Pearlescent Facade Reflects the Ever-Changing Urban Landscape appeared first on Journal.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 16, 2023

It is based on a sustainable architecture that minimizes its impact on the landscape, brings nature into the building, and fosters social, psychological and physical well-being. AGi architects has designed a building focused on people, in their sense of belonging, autonomy and well-being. Source by AGi architects.

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 22, 2024

We want this to be a refreshing and dynamic new civic space that is sustainable – businesswise in developing country cities like Jakarta, where government-run public space is unreliable. In the upper level, the whole ring garden can be seen as a transitional space between the city and the landscape.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It housed offices for the Illinois state government and connections for the Chicago Transit Authority. Read: Chicago Architecture Biennial fills postmodern Thompson Center with installations Google has also set ambitious sustainability goals for the structure, aiming for "carbon-free" operation by 2030. Images are courtesy of Google.

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aasarchitecture

JANUARY 13, 2022

Landscaping and moments of art and activation are planned to deliver an enlivened precinct that provides locals and visitors alike with a powerful sense of belonging, community and ownership. Apartments will be designed to meet the high standards of sustainability and liveability, enhancing health and wellbeing of its residents.

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ArchiDiaries

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The ambition, which will be realised in consultation with local parties, is to turn the valley into a versatile and future-proof landscape that is suitable for sustainable agriculture on various scales. A base for sustainable agriculture and ecotourism: MVRDV launches a vision for the self-sufficient valley in Armenia.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

With the biennial Oberlander Prize in hand, Turenscape’s Kongjian Yu, FASLA, wants to expand the global profile of landscape architecture. Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation. Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation. Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Sitting at the crossroads of Europe and North America, home to the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, the airport area is exceptionally well suited to become one of the leading developments for sustainable innovation in the aviation, energy and technology sectors. Source by KCAP.

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Westeck News

APRIL 19, 2024

Moreover, these retrofits contribute to a more equitable and sustainable energy landscape while fostering long-term resilience for vulnerable populations. Collaboration and coordination between senior orders of government, with aligned goals and accountability. The recommended $2.8

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Deezen

MARCH 9, 2022

Titled The Global City, the masterplan was designed by Foster + Partners to include "innovative and sustainable" design solutions and aims to combine an urban context with a focus on biodiversity. Design aims to "create a holistic, sustainable masterplan for the future". It is its first township in the country, the practice said.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Barangaroo Harbour Park images, Sydney public space, New South urban design, Australia city landscape. Infrastructure NSW as the NSW Government agency responsible for the development of the Barangaroo precinct are now calling for registrations of interest to enter the design competition for the new Harbour Park. 16 December 2022.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2022

Peter Cook – City Landscapes. Peter Cook – City Landscapes takes place from 21 January to 8 May 2022 at The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Gl Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebæk, Denmark. The Urban Condition: From Smart Cities to Sustainable Architectures conference. 21 January to 8 May. See more information on Dezeen Events Guide.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We’re seeing affordable housing in a variety of scales and types, with increasing emphasis on sustainable design—from Passive House design to sustainably sourced material selection. This is part of what it means to build a sustainable, resilient, and equitable community. And how are people responding?”

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This multifaceted approach is evident in projects such as Kia Lab, which take a holistic view of the programmatic brief, embedding the building’s function with the broader urban and cultural environment.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Sustainably designed buildings that float on water could positively influence the preservation of at-risk waterside communities at a point where the evolution of coastal development stands at a critical juncture. Three towering “pile dwellings” punctuate the landscape, aligning with bridges connecting jetties.

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