Archinect

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This annual event calls for innovative, sustainable building designs that emphasize equity and resilience, providing a unique platform for creative solutions addressing today’s architectural challenges.

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2025

Because of the thermal mass the temperature inside the building changes a lot slower than a conventional build saving you a lot in energy costs. It’s mold resistant and pest resistant, fire resistant.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Caltech ’s new Resnick Sustainability Center (RSC) has opened after the completion of an 80,000-square-foot design produced by the LA-based Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 9, 2025

Social Housing 1737 / HARQUITECTES. Image Adria Goula The housing crisis , the need for effective land management policies , and the growing demand for housing aid are global challenges, and Spain has taken significant steps to address these issues in recent years.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i. Image Courtesy of Megawra - Built Environment Collective Cairo , often called the "City of a Thousand Minarets," boasts one of the richest cultural and architectural tapestries in the world. Its heritage reflects centuries of diverse influences from Pharaonic monuments to Islamic and Mamluk architecture.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 10, 2025

Yet, for centuries, communities in these regions have developed architectural techniques that do not fight against humidity but instead work with it , leveraging local materials, climate-responsive design, and passive cooling techniques to create sustainable and livable spaces. Read more

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Archinect

DECEMBER 4, 2024

BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) has collaborated with modular architecture company Nokken to create Softshell, a semi-permanent, timber-framed tent designed to address sustainability challenges in hospitality and residential design. The Softshell’s timber frame and recyclable canvas create a low-impact accommodation solution.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture has won Dezeen Awards 2024 sustainable project of the year following the announcement of all six sustainability category winners at a party in London. The sustainability master jury described the renovation as "ambitious and surgically done".

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Architizer

JANUARY 24, 2025

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry and a better future. Progress is only be guaranteed when we wrap our heads around what it sustainable development really means. Digging deeper, there are key wins with sustainable architecture.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The brand says the fabric is more sustainable than conventional textiles because the aloe requires no pesticides and uses less water during cultivation than other plants, especially cotton. Kirkby Design's Aloe is a shortlisted entrant in this year's Dezeen Awards , in the textile design and sustainable consumer design categories.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Changing the way we grow trees could affect how we make buildings, for example by shifting to using mixed species that might be lower yield but more sustainable," Material Cultures co-founder Summer Islam told Dezeen. The post Material Cultures transforms woodland waste into sustainable sheet materials appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

JANUARY 6, 2025

Read: Material Cultures transforms woodland waste into sustainable sheet materials The Lumo sofa is completed with a removable fabric suspended seat that attaches to a groove along the shell's edge, and since both the upholstery and filling are 100 per cent wool, the sofa in its entirety would eventually biodegrade if returned to the earth.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Image © Noppasin Wongchum via Shutterstock In honor of World Cities Day, which concludes Urban October, this year's theme, "Youth Leading Climate and Local Action for Cities," reflects a growing momentum for sustainable urban solutions championed by local communities and progressive policies.

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Archinect

JANUARY 27, 2025

This approach ensured a 0-VOC environment, promoting both sustainability and well-being. All custom furniture was made using non-toxic latex, FSC-certified wood, and natural glues, while fabrics were woven from natural fibers.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The plan is for it to be powered by on-site renewables, leveraging a micro-irrigation system with rainwater harvesting, geothermal heat pumps, a network of photovoltaic 'trees', and a modular, semi-glazed facade system to meet targets set by the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS).

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A research team in Oregon has unveiled a mass timber prototype home that seeks to showcase a sustainable, energy-efficient alternative to traditional home construction. Unlike conventional timber construction, the home is constructed of mass plywood panels shaped to fit together like pieces of a gingerbread house, the team says.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The post buildners house of the future competition seeks sustainable, adaptive homes for UAE appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. buildners house of the future competition returns for its 2024/25 edition, calling on architects to create climate-conscious homes for UAE families.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 8, 2025

This plan, devised by renowned Italian architect Stefano Boeri, aims to reshape the city into a sustainable, green , and inclusive urban hub, with a focus on increasing density while enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 17, 2025

Curated by architect and designer Iassen Markov , the project explores the future of sustainability in a world where natural processes are increasingly mediated by artificial intelligence and human intervention.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 7, 2025

These initiatives skillfully blend creativity and technology with renewable resources, demonstrating how architecture can deliver high-quality spaces that align with contemporary demands for sustainability and environmental responsibility. Read more

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This project is designed to ensure a sustainable and resilient future for the island by addressing the critical challenges posed by climate change, rising sea levels, and social inequalities.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 12, 2025

With the theme "Nature, Culture & Community: Woven Together for a Better Future," the pavilion aims to highlight the Philippines' creativity, diversity, and aspirations for sustainable development while inviting visitors to engage with its cultural and environmental priorities. Read more

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Image © Brechenmacher & Baumann Photography A new generation of sustainable practices is transforming the architectural landscape. Theros All Suite Hotel / Mastrominas ARChitecture. What is its 'secret'?

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2025

A women-owned architecture firm based in New York City, the studio’s 25-strong team includes architects, planners, sustainability specialists, and interior designers. The firm describes its mission as “to design beautiful, responsive,e and meaningful environments to enrich people’s lives and shape a sustainable future."

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This year's awards honor the pinnacle of design, innovation, and sustainability on a global scale, showcasing an exceptional range of projects within the shortlist.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In this article, we recap the year's key advancements in materials and construction systems, showcasing how they are driving architecture toward a sustainable future.

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Archinect

JANUARY 2, 2025

Photo credit: Rafael Gamo The new Orchid Pavilion from the Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) embodies the Japanese notion of Ikigai (or  'a reason for being') and functions as both a meditative refuge for guests and a resource for the stewardship of local plant life at its site on the outskirts of Puerto Escondido.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The project, created in collaboration with Therme Group and Dubai Municipality, has been approved as part of Dubai's Quality of Life Strategy 2033 , which aims to enhance the city's landscape through innovative and sustainable infrastructure. Read more

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With the development of a sustainable design , their objective is to contribute to environmental preservation.

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Archinect

JANUARY 23, 2025

Their approach to fostering a “new ecology of coexistence” between wilderness and city offers insights that could inspire architects, planners, and policymakers as they navigate the challenges of rebuilding and creating more sustainable communities. This republication also serves.

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Archinect

JANUARY 2, 2025

Tegeta Marketing’s New Office: A Celebration of Functionality, Comfort, and Sustainable Design The new Tegeta Marketing office represents a forward-thinking approach to workplace design, blending functionality, collaboration, and sustainability. The integration of greenery and natural light through.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 10, 2025

Pardee School for Global Studies at Boston University , a project aiming to integrate sustainability, urban density, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Image Courtesy of DS + R Diller Scofidio + Renfro has unveiled the design for the new Frederick S.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

However, with the decreasing availability of labor and new demands for efficiency and sustainability, the construction sector has gradually begun to explore innovative alternatives. In this context, the Parkside Carvoeira building in Florianópolis stands out as a landmark of innovation, being the tallest wood frame building in Brazil.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The outcomes of COP29 directly affect urban planning, architecture, and sustainability efforts. In 2024 alone, urban areas worldwide experienced devastating climate impacts: flooding displaced millions in Africa , droughts crippled urban economies in South America, and storms caused widespread destruction in North America and Europe.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

He will be remembered for his experimental teaching methods and approach to designing buildings as ecological systems, both of which later became widely accepted as either field looked to embrace sustainability as its new baseline standard. His influence, on Berkeley and beyo.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

On the other hand, sustainability advocates bring up the need for energy efficiency improvements across all sectors of the built environment. As cities push toward reaching climate goals, these mandates are under scrutiny. Preservationists argue that historic buildings deserve protection from potentially damaging retrofits.

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