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Architecture's top green projects and sustainability innovations in 2023

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Continuing with our 2023 Year in Review series, let's take a look back at some of the story highlights focusing on decarbonization efforts, material research, policy implementation, and successful applications of sustainability principles this year. Building Electrification Energy-efficient heat pump technology is gaining in popularity.

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Ten construction equipment companies form new group to promote sustainability

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Ten major companies in the construction equipment industry have formed a coalition to promote sustainability in the sector. The France-based organization, named the Community of Sustainable Equipment Players (CAMD), includes Bouygues Construction, Colas, Eiffage, Haulotte, JCB, Kiloutou, Manitou Group, NGE, Salti, and Volvo.

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Call For Entries: Italian Prize For Sustainable Architecture

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Gold Medal 2020 XIV Edition Italian Prize Sustainable Architecture / HOME*: Humanitarian and (un) Ordinary Machine for Emergency. registered holder of the trademark “ Fassa Bortolo ”) and the Department of Architecture of the University of Ferrara.

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Ten sustainable projects are recognized by the AIA for the 2023 COTE Top Ten Awards

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The ten projects have been recognized “for their significant achievements in holistic sustainability and advancing climate action and equity.” ” To be eligible for the award, projects were required to demonstrate alignment with COTE’s criteria of social, economic, and ecological values.

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Five campus projects by sustainability champions Studio Ma: Your Next Employer?

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The firm’s attention to bioclimatic design has previously been seen in our editorial through their sustainable townhouse complex in Arizona and their receipt of a 2021 AIA Small Project Award for their Xero Studio. Over on Archinect Jobs , the firm is currently hiring for several positions across their Phoenix office.

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What Is Hedonistic Sustainability in Architecture?

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© Rasmus Hjortshoj If you follow BIG, you have probably already seen Bjarke Angles talk about hedonistic sustainability and how this concept permeates the most daring projects of the Danish office. CopenHill / BIG. Read more »

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Lasting Elegance: Zinc as a Sustainable Choice in Architecture

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In addition, because it is 100% recyclable and has a low environmental impact during its production, zinc is a sustainable choice for construction projects. Read more »