ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Tackling this involves political will, the union of the state and private companies, and innovative solutions that prioritize accessibility, sustainability, and government mechanisms that enable a functioning system. Read more »

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Architonic

MARCH 12, 2023

Sustainable architecture and design both continue to rise in popularity in the private, commercial and public sectors. But individual companies and governments don’t altruistically reduce their carbon emissions simply for the health of the environment. They are also influenced by the health of their spreadsheets.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Designers might have had a hand in causing climate change but they are also key to solving it, according to the chair of the UK Climate Change Committee, who addressed the Design Council 's sustainability conference as it kicked off alongside COP27. "In Sustainable development demands good design," he said. "We

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2024

His predictions for what we will see when it comes to design next year range from the rise of material intelligence to the rush for sustainable accreditation. Fifty shades of sustainable For several years now, overuse of the word 'sustainable' across all areas of society has reached the point where its very meaning has become opaque.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Louis Vitton , Dior and Tiffany & Co owner LVMH is aiming to become more sustainable – but not because customers are demanding it, explains the CEO of the luxury goods company's North America arm, Anish Melwani, in this exclusive interview. The French government is not about to expand the limits of the region of Champagne." "One

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Archinect

JUNE 27, 2022

Obama then spoke about the role government can play in aiding the delivery of more affordable units to the residential market, claiming that, in some cases, left-leaning policymakers are to blame for the predicament facing a number of states and municipalities.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This comprehensive definition targets all new buildings not owned by the federal government, stipulating that they must achieve high energy efficiency (in the 75th percentile or above), eliminate on-site emissions, and be powered by clean energy sources.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2023

‘Mindfulness City’ is a multifaceted economic hub designed by the firm’s Landscape and Urban Design Team to coincide with sustainability principles and the pioneering Gross National Happiness Index (GNH) concept that has been championed by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Bhutanese government since 2008.

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A4 Architects

OCTOBER 17, 2023

However, some other countries have managed to almost completely convert their energy systems from ones like those found in the Unites States to nearly 100% sustainable systems in less than two decades. In 2006, the Uruguayan government launched its National Energy Policy, which set ambitious targets for renewable energy development.

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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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e-architect

MARCH 15, 2023

This is something RICS has repeatedly called for, and we’d be pleased to continue to offer our expertise in this area to the UK Government. Comments on this RICS News 2023: UK Government Budget article are welcome. Housing RICS is disappointed by the lack of housing ambition in this budget.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A new "Manifesto for a Better Built Environment" has been published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) , calling on the country’s policymakers to make more urgent priority of the need for better safety, quality, and sustainability in the design and construction of buildings throughout the UK.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 11, 2022

Brought to you by: One of many pandemic-accelerated changes is the investor community’s increasing commitment to funding organizations with strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The post Health, Wellness and Sustainability: ESG and the Built Environment appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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. You can check a dedicated database for state incentives or government websites. Solar energy offers numerous benefits. Research federal, state/provincial, and local incentive programs.

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Habitus Living

DECEMBER 20, 2022

On the path to true sustainability, focus is turning to the role that furniture and fitouts have to play in achieving better sustainable outcomes. They’re tackling sustainability and circularity head on, with a holistic business practice that celebrates reuse, restoration and regeneration. Circularity and sustainability.

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Architizer

MARCH 8, 2022

With the surrounding sunshine, the vitality of greenery extends to the inner space, brings out many possibilities of government infrastructure. We giving back the space using rights to users, and meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, accomplish our goal of changing our usual daily conference image. © Lee Kuo-Min. © Lee Kuo-Min.

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BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 14, 2021

President Biden on Wednesday set in motion a plan to make the federal government carbon neutral, ordering federal agencies to buy electric vehicles, to power facilities with wind, solar and nuclear energy, and to use sustainable building materials.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2022

With 66 per cent of all shoppers – rising to 75 per cent among millennials – saying they consider sustainability when making a purchase , the reward is clear. All the time, money, and effort invested into these practices is not being spent on actually becoming more sustainable, and companies are let off the hook. The result?

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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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Deezen

JUNE 22, 2022

Promotion: architectural manufacturer Kawneer offers aluminium facade systems that are designed to minimise environmental impact, helping buildings to achieve sustainable certification. As a leading producer of commercial construction systems, Kawneer has pledged its commitment to achieving sustainability standards both now and in the future.

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Archinect

JULY 14, 2023

The town of Allensworth was established in 1908 by Allen Allensworth and was the first of its kind in the state of California to be founded, governed, and financed by the Black community in the area. What makes this competition brief distinct is the competition's site is connected to a historic California town.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The federal government wants to build a massive system of storm surge gates and seawalls to protect the New York harbor region from flooding and has put forth a much-delayed plan that would remake coastal areas from upper Manhattan down to Jamaica Bay. Maldonado also reported that the government expects plans to be finalized by 2025.

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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. Sustainable architecture shouldn't be "haute couture".

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Archinect

APRIL 4, 2022

A surprising number of new British construction projects are not in line with the country’s supposedly stringent sustainability mandates, according to a new industry poll published by the product information platform NBS. Costs and an overall dearth of government regulation were also blamed.

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Archinect

JULY 17, 2023

” "It won't be easy to be sustainable by learning from the past without reflecting on our current behaviours." The government’s push towards greener building standards and a 2060 net zero carbon emissions target is also inspiring the renaissance in the face of skyrocketing energy consumption at a critical time.

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Bustler

MARCH 18, 2024

SUMMARY: The Mongolian President, the National Assembly, and the Government of Mongolia have mandated the establishment of the “New Kharkhorum” city in the Orkhon Valley. This ambitious project aims to convert the city into a sustainable metropolis that will serve as a model for the world.

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Archinect

JANUARY 22, 2022

For architects, this firefighting tool could also be a new source of carbon-sequestering wood for sustainable building projects.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Government regulators are increasingly requiring that buildings perform more efficiently.

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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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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

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Now in its 10th edition, the awards program recognizes "a high-rise building that combines exemplary sustainability, outer shape, inner spatial qualities, and social aspects to form a superior building." Awarded every two years, a total of 5 projects from 4 continents were chosen from a group of 34 project submissions.

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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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Deezen

MARCH 4, 2024

Last week, the UK Government revealed that at the last count, 109,000 households in England were legally homeless – a 10 per cent rise on a year before – while rough sleeping is 120 per cent more prevalent than it was in 2010. In this series, we will be exploring a solution that many governments reached for in the past: social housing.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 7, 2022

With the emergence of the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) system, investors (along with policymakers, and other key stakeholders) are becoming increasingly concerned with safeguarding businesses from future risks, and as a result, are now prioritising socially and ethically responsible, sustainable and impact-related investment.

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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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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Statutory credits, where companies pay the government directly, and money is then redistributed to ecological projects through central funding, can also be used as a last resort. The post Sustainable Practice: Architects Are Critical to Biodiversity Net Gain — Will New Legislation Enshrine This Role? appeared first on Journal.

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