article thumbnail

Sustainable Practice: 7 Legendary Designs Using the Landscape as an Architectural Material

Architizer

If Architizer’s Sustainable Practice series has taught us anything, it’s that environmentally friendly buildings often take us back to basics in terms of resources. But what about when the setting, the landscape onto and into which we build, is utilized as an integral part of the structure? Appearances are deceiving.

article thumbnail

ADUs Might Not Be Making Chicago More Affordable, But They Might Make It More Sustainable

Dwell

Working with a newly married couple, the firm has produced a sunny, arguably spacious, all-electric unit that touts smart design moves through a sea of regulations. There’s a whole other space, which is the benefit of being able to utilize the full 700 square feet," Darnstadt explains. The second-floor kitchen and living space.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Smart Grid Solutions: Paving the Way Towards Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

The Architecture Designs

In the era of rapid technological advancement and increasing energy demand, the traditional power grid is facing significant challenges in meeting the evolving needs of consumers, utilities, and society as a whole.

article thumbnail

Architectural Resilience: Designing for Extreme Weather Conditions in the Southwest Desert

Architizer

Addressing this design challenge is crucial for creating habitable and sustainable built environments and mitigating human activities’ environmental impact in fragile desert ecosystems. This traditional material has been utilized for centuries across the southwest desert. Resilient Architecture: Key Considerations 1.

article thumbnail

Sustainable Home Design and Planning

Arcmax Architects

Sustainable Home Design and Planning magneto Fri, 07/28/2023 - 04:11 Designing a Sustainable Home: How to Create an Eco-Friendly and Energy-Efficient House: Call Arcmax Architects +91-9898390866 for Sustainable Home design and planning anywhere in India, USA and UK.

article thumbnail

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

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.

article thumbnail

Re-imagining Construction: The Top 20 Tallest Mass Timber Buildings

Santa Cruz Architect

Photo by Voll Arkitekter + Rikardo Foto Mass timber construction has revolutionized the architectural landscape, offering a sustainable and innovative alternative to traditional building materials. Abro, Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland: This 167-foot building is part of a campus designed with sustainability as a driving force.