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49 Sustainability Organizations For Architects Around the World

Architizer

From certification systems to subsidies for sustainable construction, there is no shortage of incentives and signposts to help guide the AEC industry toward a cleaner future. While architects routinely taut buildings as “sustainable,” it is a challenge to provide a universal measure of sustainability for architecture globally.

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Stories of Amsterdam with balcony glazing from Solarlux | News | Architonic

Architonic

In addition to folding glass walls and large-format sliding windows as well as glass extensions, the renowned manufacturer's product range also includes movable and sound-reducing balcony and facade glazing – systems that are not only effective in high-end private properties, but also in multi-storey residential buildings.

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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

aasarchitecture

This zone is intended to house small-scale manufacturers, gastronomy, cultural facilities, and a daycare center – uses that require a vibrant outdoor area. Image © GRAFT In keeping with efficient urban development practice, the design of the new building incorporates principles of sustainability and the reuse of materials.

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Is Your Tiny House Really a Tiny House?

Dwell

Other tiny houses may be subject to the HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards or various parts of American National Standards Institute or International Residential Code documents. One important category to know here is "manufactured home," which means, basically, a single-wide, double-wide, or triple-wide trailer-type home.

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"The era of mega-cities should be over" says Helle Søholt

Deezen

"I think we need a much more granular approach to urban development globally where we build on existing urban infrastructure, because there are definitely opportunities to get more out of the resource investments that we've done in previous generations," she added. "So

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Competitions: International Competition for Implementation-Oriented Urban Design of the Core Area of Hangzhou Linping Digital & Smart City

Bustler

The urban growth of Hangzhou Metropolitan Area has been moving from the "West Lake Era" (West Lake centered development) to the "Qiantang River Era" (River-supporting development), the era of technology and innovation corridor, and now towards the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta. Industry 4.0,

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Ten must-see installations at London Design Festival 2023

Deezen

The Lego Piece Garden Danish toy manufacturer Lego is partnering with creative website It's Nice That to showcase an exhibition featuring the brand's Botanicals collection. Nice to Meet You Again aims to create a green urban environment within the venue, utilising every corner of the space.