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Ecology centre in coastal Maine is "model of holistic sustainability"

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In every aspect of its design, the building responds to COA's ambitious goals for sustainability, from macro issues of siting, massing and systems' design to micro issues of material selection and detailing," the architectural studio said.

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1235 Vine Street Adds Prominence and Densifies Underused Hollywood Site

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The 117,150 square foot office building will transform an underutilized site into a vibrant setting with creative offices above 7,960 square feet of restaurant and/or retail space on the ground floor. The surrounding urban context heavily influenced the site response – particularly the activation of the streetscape.

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A Mostly Wood Home in Japan Lets One Family Lead a Simple, Sustainable Life

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Project Details: Location: Aichi, Japan Architect: Nori Architects / @nori_architects Builder: TOKORO Structural Engineer: Seiji Okawa Textile Designer: Yuki Tsutsumi Equipment Advisor: Kozo Takase Lighting Advisor: CHIPS LLC.

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This Cocoon-Like Cabin in England Has a Prefab Shell

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With a focus on sustainability and simplicity, this cabin is a clear reflection of Peter’s approach to rural architecture—balancing modern methods with a strong connection to the natural environment. The open-plan layout includes a living, dining, and kitchen area that feels informal and welcoming.

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Revitalizing a Contaminated Site: The Ford Calumet Environmental Center

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miles from the site. The cost of bringing a sanitary sewer to the site was $2.0M – threatening the viability of the entire development. Working with our civil and plumbing engineers, we developed a design for an on-site black water treatment system where the outflow was clean water.

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Personal Sustainability

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Many are familiar with sustainability in the context of being as environmentally conscious as possible: getting our LEED points and being responsible stewards of the environment. While this concept is extremely important, there is another facet of sustainability that is also important: personal sustainability. It was too much.

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"There are a lot of dangerous myths" about sustainability says Norman Foster

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British architect Norman Foster explains his studio 's approach towards sustainability and his views on concrete, timber, aviation and Architects Declare in this exclusive interview. Foster said the studio, which is the UK's largest, aims to create buildings that are both sustainable and improve people's lives.