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Deconstruction of building made of alternative concrete resulted in just two buckets of waste

Archinect

A 700-square-foot showroom and model home displaying Nexii’s building technology was constructed in 2019 near Vancouver to prove the buildability of the new material, which has far lower emissions than conventional concrete. The building will be reassembled next.

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"An awfully idyllic response to climate change" says commenter

Deezen

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing MVRDV's envisioning for Vancouver's waterfront in the year 2100 and the "world's most aggressive SUV". Dutch architecture studio MVRDV released a study that aims to offer possible solutions to urban planning in the face of rising sea levels by reimagining the Vancouver waterfront.

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Hood Point Residence, Vancouver, British Columbia

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The house is split into two sections with co-planar roofs, facilitating both separation of family groups and the penetration of light. Drawing inspiration from Public’s institutional projects, this private Vancouver residence incorporates similar finishes, tailored to withstand the west coast marine climate.

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Cantilevered Serra Residence in Brazil includes stair-side slides

Deezen

Serra Residence is a cantilevering home in São Paulo The house is composed of three linear sections: two running parallel north to south on the ground floor and the third stacked on top crossing the lower floors, creating a U-shaped plan. The larger bar on the north section features two structural end walls and four large columns.

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West Vancouver Residence, British Columbia, Canada

e-architect

Designed around a central courtyard, the L-shaped residence is divided into a private wing housing bedrooms and a public-oriented section holding the kitchen, dining and living areas. Purchased by a couple who enjoy entertaining, the house held great appeal—tall ceilings, exposed natural fir tree columns, and expansive glazing.

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BlackCliff House, Vancouver, British Columbia

e-architect

A circulation spine that runs parallel to this void is located in the centre of the house to take advantage of the balanced light and vertical views that are made possible by the sectional cut. The main floor living spaces are connected at the ground floor by outdoor and auxiliary spaces arranged along this cut.

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Sustainability

Westeck News

Resources The monthly FGIA e-News includes a section devoted to Sustainability News in each issue to keep members abreast of the latest industry developments. The PCR provides window manufacturers with the tools needed to develop comprehensive product-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to their customers.