Westeck News

JUNE 9, 2023

Ensuring utility demand-side measures are effective tools to meeting climate and energy goals. These changes aim to align the province’s utility DSM programs with the CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 , emphasizing electrification, affordability and market readiness for future efficiency standards. ’s net-zero targets by 2050.

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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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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In an age where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of architectural innovation, ancient building techniques are experiencing a renaissance. Modern rammed-earth technology combines traditional wisdom with contemporary engineering, offering a sustainable solution to contemporary construction challenges.

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navfarm

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Among these innovations, the Farm Management System (FMS) stands out as a key tool, providing numerous benefits to agribusinesses. Streamlined Record-Keeping and Compliance: Navfarm automates record-keeping processes, efficiently tracking activities and aiding in compliance with environmental regulations.

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Architizer

JANUARY 17, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in architectural planning has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing traditional approaches and ushering in a new era of innovation. The architectural plans are instantly reconfigurable through real-time processes. Learn more and review this tool > CONIX.AI

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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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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 28, 2024

To excel in this area, property managers should be aware of current trends, continuously adapting their strategies, and embracing innovation to stay ahead of the curve. Beyond operational efficiency, smart buildings also align with sustainability goals, leveraging energy-efficient features to reduce environmental impact and operating costs.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Fostering Resilience Through City Initiatives and Guiding Principles Boston Coastal Flood Resilience Design Guidelines and Zoning Overlay District by Utile, Inc. Utile employed a comprehensive project approach. Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Located between St.

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Architizer

APRIL 12, 2023

Left: Clean mobility instead of dirty traffic : some action fields on the road to a smart and sustainable city. Finding the right balance could be the key to city growth in a sustainable way that benefits urban dwellers. Illustration by Bartz/Stockmar, CC BY-SA 4.0. Right: Smart City Illustration. Image by Moondance via Pixabay.

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navfarm

OCTOBER 17, 2023

FCR measures the effectiveness of converting feed into meat or eggs and has a direct impact on both profitability and sustainability. In this blog, we’ll delve into how these innovations are reshaping the poultry farming landscape. This not only saves time but allows for quick responses to any issues that may impact FCR.

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Deezen

MARCH 13, 2023

The Water Services Regulation Authority – commonly known as Ofwat – has launched the Water Discovery Challenge , a competition seeking solutions to common challenges within the water industry, from climate change and pollution prevention to increasing demand.

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The Architecture Designs

JUNE 5, 2023

In this blog, we will explore the art of Asl Home Remodeling, or home remodeling in the Bay area of California, delving into innovative approaches to transform homes into modern masterpieces. Embracing sustainability in home remodeling: Green building practices and energy-efficient solutions are gaining popularity.

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Architizer

JANUARY 24, 2024

At the heart of our built environments lies a deep-seated human-centric philosophy, a legacy of architectural traditions that predominantly focus on human utility and experience. Jury Winner, 11th Annual A+Awards, Built, Sustainable Hospitality Building. Steirereck am Pogusch by PPAG architects , Turnau, Austria.

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Architizer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Software tests designs in the early form-finding stages for structural integrity, ensuring that all critical aspects of the structure comply with the required standards, codes and regulations while providing insights into reducing overall material usage and the understanding of energy performance.

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Architizer

MARCH 22, 2024

Oftentimes, the utilization of design software encouraged practices such as copy-paste designs, placing emphasis on exaggerated forms and even prioritizing stunning visualizations over the buildings themselves.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Public green spaces are woven throughout the fabric of the towers, encompassing outdoor activity areas, flourishing terraces and elevated urban gardens that utilize rainwater harvesting and greywater systems. Yet traditional high-rise typologies often compromise the needs of their spatial users in the name of utility.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 11, 2023

With solutions now in place to improve personalisation, accessibility, and sustainability and overall user experience, there’s little room to not utilise such options. ​ By pairing thermostatic mixers with water-saving showerheads, designers can deliver the best in sustainable showering.

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The Architecture Designs

MAY 13, 2023

With smart bathroom technology, you can go hi-tech with your bathroom and enjoy the benefits like improved user experience, efficiency, and sustainability. The innovations are transforming the way we interact with our bathrooms and can help conserve resources while reducing utility bills.

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 31, 2023

These actuators, including the innovative pneumatic valve actuator , offer a range of benefits that enhance control and efficiency. With built-in sensors, intelligent control algorithms, and real-time monitoring capabilities, smart actuators provide precise control over valve positions, ensuring optimal flow regulation and system performance.

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Architizer

MARCH 25, 2024

Morning sunlight exposure for example, helps regulate our circadian rhythms and directly influences our mental and physical health. Le Corbusier is a great example of someone who ingeniously utilized natural light in his architectural designs, incorporating large windows, skylights and light wells to flood interiors with daylight.

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e-architect

AUGUST 17, 2023

The upper floor stands out with its exposed concrete slabs and beams, complemented by a corten-colored metallic brise to regulate sunlight. The Axial House serves as an innovative example of building a residence on a corner lot, free from pre-established facades, thus fostering intriguing connections with its surroundings.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2023

AI will dominate the aesthetics and the conversation around design – knocking aside the more important and pressing subject of sustainability," said Dixon. "AI Design will evolve as technological innovations and handmade craft continue to interact," she said. Objects and spaces that wed these two tracks are the future.".

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Design Thoughts Architects

MAY 18, 2023

To create a living environment that complements the plot’s characteristics, we intelligently explore concepts like room placement, window orientation, and utilizing outdoor spaces. Luxurious amenities such as home theatres, pools, and gyms can be incorporated, along with innovative architectural features, to achieve this.

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Architizer

JUNE 1, 2023

It’s safe to say that the list of AI tools for architects is progressing rapidly, with new programs being announced each and every day and as the architectural and technological landscapes continue to evolve, architects can expect the emergence of even more innovative AI tools, each promising to further revolutionize the field.

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Architizer

AUGUST 23, 2023

The innovative vertical garden building merges nature with urban living, using passive strategies like cross ventilation, large sun-shielding terraces, fractured light parasols and rainwater harvesting for self-sustaining irrigation. Weitblick Innovation Campus by Sehw Architektur , Augsburg, Germany. Photos by Parham Taghioff.

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 28, 2022

Precast Concrete panels are constructed in a regulated manufacturing environment, with a variety of colour, pattern, and texture combinations possible. This simply indicates that it is earthquake resistant, which explains why it is widely utilized in seismically active places. . Aesthetics. Energy Efficient.

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Architizer

JANUARY 5, 2023

Architects like Le Corbusier utilized Cubist values to defy conventional typologies of what buildings should look like. As well as its visual impact, this spiraling orientation maximizes solar gains, while thermally efficient glazing helps to regulate the building’s internal temperature. Piiri wooden housing block.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Our experiences of space, as workers and consumers, have been put under the microscope, while commitments to sustainability and inclusivity have set new standards for design. However, navigating a commercial project that pays homage to history while creating something innovative and forward-thinking, can be a daunting prospect.

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aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 27, 2023

With its wide range of diverse outdoor lifestyle experiences such as food, equipment, and activities, WILD BACK embraces innovative business models that are future-proof and it strives to encourage people to connect with nature and awaken their inner selves. Source by PIG DESIGN.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 7, 2022

A massive amount of research is being conducted globally, with innovations being announced all the time. Bio-based material is a new and fascinating industry that has come to fruition due to the need for more sustainable construction and manufacturing base materials. Stay tuned for the winner's announcement later this summer.

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 31, 2022

While homes are your go-to places to feel secure, sustainable homes make a promise of safety to the natural environment. These are innovations in designs offering spectacular results ensuring energy efficiency and minimized running costs. 17 Most Incredible Sustainable Homes Embedded in Nature. Source: kibrisemlakmerkezi.com.

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Design Thoughts Architects

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The house designs of today’s time are quite different and innovative. There are many green homes built with solar panels that are self-sustainable. We are living in a sustainable society; the use of renewable energy has been on the rise for the past few years. This home is the epitome of sustainability.

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Bustler

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

URBAN GARDEN is the fair dedicated to equipment, urban furniture, sustainable environment, and circular economy and the unique opportunity for players that move in this area of activity to present their proposals and solutions to the market. THEME: URBAN SUSTAINABILITY CORRIDOR – from the port to the airport.

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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. “Our After 2023, they will have to transition to pumping groundwater.

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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the United Arab Republic to the heartland of the United States, innovative companies are harnessing the power of 3D printing to revolutionize housing projects, promising faster construction times and reduced costs. Regulators have yet to adapt building codes and permit processing to the technology. Significant barriers remain.

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Portland Architecture

APRIL 29, 2021

I think about sustainability as a good example of this. Today, we are very concerned about sustainability in buildings. 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. So we've evolved on what we ask our buildings to do.

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

The interplay of natural elements like stone, wood, and metal underscores a commitment to sustainability and enduring quality. Lofted Spaces: Utilizing the generous verticality afforded by high ceilings, lofted areas are frequently incorporated, offering versatile spaces for sleeping, storage, or leisure.

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