Chaos

MAY 8, 2024

Discover the future of urban living in our "Architects of Change" report, uncovering key insights for sustainable and livable cities.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 17, 2024

Image Courtesy of Dar[e]-Europe The Sustainable Hub in Seville emerged as an innovative concept through an open idea passive Sustainable Design Competition, launched in October 2023 with submissions received by February 2024.

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ArchDaily

JULY 4, 2024

The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction 2023 has announced the winners of the International Holcim Awards for North America. Celebrating groundbreaking projects that showcase sustainable construction practices, this year’s winners highlight innovative approaches across various scales, forms, geographies, and forms.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

© 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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ArchDaily

JUNE 20, 2024

When it comes to the venues, however, the issue of adaptive reuse becomes a pressing one, as the architecture is challenged to find solutions to transform, accommodating thousands of people during the Olympics , then scaling down to become a financially sustainable part of a city’s sporting offering.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The winners of the 2023 Archiproducts Design Awards are out now, with a new ‘Sustainability Award’ and superlative recognition added to honor the singular ‘Designer of the Year’ included in the program’s now eighth overall edition.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 30, 2024

Image Courtesy of Terraco In today's construction industry, achieving energy efficiency, sustainability and safety along with aesthetics are essential goals for architects and consultants. Terraco EIFS offers a cost-effective method to achieve thermally efficient external walls, significantly reducing energy consumption and operational costs.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s landscape, a sustainability roadmap is a strategic imperative for business resilience and growth. With the industry responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions and substantial material waste, a shift towards sustainable practices is imperative.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Image © Resul Muslu via Shutterstock The UN-Habitat Urban Lab has published “My Neighborhood ,” a publication that offers a checklist of urban design principles aimed at creating more sustainable and resilient cities.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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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Archinect

APRIL 13, 2023

Nearly one year after breaking ground in Pasadena, construction is in full swing for the Resnick Sustainability Center on the Caltech campus. [.] When completed, the new complex will serve as the physical hub of the Resnick Sustainability Institute, which has existing at Caltech since 2009.

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Avontuura

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The post Morphosis unveils sustainable headquarters for Italian energy giant Eni appeared first on Åvontuura. The Morphosis-designed complex is comprised of three buildings interconnected by sky bridges. The Icon Tower is the tallest.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Inserting new activities within an existing framework is increasingly becoming a defining aspect of contemporary architecture, as the need for sustainable alternatives to building anew turns more urgent.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

As we understand it today, the sustainable architecture movement began to take shape at the end of the 20 th century. In this global discourse on sustainable architecture , wood has long been celebrated as a symbol of environmental consciousness and decarbonization. © Roland Unger | New Baris Souk Court / Hassan Fathy.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 17, 2024

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 »

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Archinect

MARCH 9, 2023

Even as the tiny house movement continues to gain popularity and shipping containers are beloved both for their aesthetic appeal and supposed sustainability, it’s worth asking if they’re the right material for this purpose.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

To decarbonize architecture and control global emissions, it is important to rethink and reduce the upfront or embodied carbon impacts of demolitions, as well as implement sustainable construction strategies for buildings. Read more »

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Deezen

JUNE 19, 2024

Dundee Design Festival has outlined the sustainability strategy that it hopes will make Scotland 's largest design event the world's most sustainable design festival. In addition to being more sustainable, Hunter said that she felt a "super minimal way of presenting" was more "modern and fresh". "I

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ArchDaily

MARCH 6, 2024

© Pablo Gómez-Ogando / Courtesy of the Norman Foster Institute The Norman Foster Institute is now accepting applications for its Programme on Sustainable Cities, taking place in Madrid from January to December 2025.

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Archinect

JUNE 6, 2023

A new project led by Studio Gang will deliver Stanford University a home for the recently-established Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, called Stanford Sustainability Commons, at a site located on the western half of the school’s Palo Alto, California campus.

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designboom

JULY 19, 2024

The post ultra-sustainable home ‘ca na catalina’ brings warm minimalism to mallorca appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the architecture uses natural materials like sandstone and cork, and draws from mallorca's traditional dairy farm typology.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Today, sustainability stands as a key challenge, adding new dimensions to the debate, bringing together form, function, the responsible choice of materials and long-term thinking. Adapting to these demands has never held more significance.

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ArchDaily

MAY 24, 2023

This waste has a promising potential to replace energy-intensive building systems, such as concrete and brick, by providing building materials that combine sustainability and structural efficiency. Read more »

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Moreover, by producing sustainable electricity, integrating this system into refurbishment projects contributes to the building’s day-to-day operations, effectively reducing its environmental impact. Read more »

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Hotel Designs

JUNE 11, 2024

Key highlights of Sleepeezee ’s sustainability achievements for 2023 include: Absolute Carbon Reduction: Sleepeezee achieved an impressive 6.68 TCO2e / £m Turnover Reduction: Demonstrating its dedication to sustainability across its operations, Sleepeezee achieved a noteworthy 6.85 per cent reduction in absolute carbon emissions.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Retailer Finnish Design Shop has launched a tool to individually assess and rate the sustainability of more than 20,000 design products featured on its online store. The tool assesses five main categories: social responsibility, eco-friendly production, climate impact, sustainable materials, and circular design.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

AUGUST 22, 2022

Sustainable houses are now the talk of the town. For many homeowners, having sustainable features on their property is now a must. Residential architects have also upgraded by adapting their designs to be more sustainable and environment-friendly. Let’s look at some essentials that can make your houses sustainable.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image © Tyler Caine As world governments grapple with environmental crises, the construction industry rushes to reevaluate sustainable design and develop new ways of measuring its efficiency. The Global South faces distinctive challenges in building sustainable cities.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 19, 2023

An energy-efficient family home designed and built by students from the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP) has been honored with ten awards at the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon (OCSD) in California.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 18, 2022

” Special Commendations, Honor, Merit, and three select Climate Action Awards were given to projects that all met sustainability benchmarks laid forth by the AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 23, 2024

Image © Fresh Architecture Organized by Monaco Marina Management, the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous aims to propose innovative solutions and encourage their application towards the development of virtuous marinas. Project Architecture Award Competition Professional Category Fresh Architecture.

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designboom

JULY 6, 2024

The post parisian residential complex by studio razavi + partners embraces sustainable densification appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. studio razavi + partners incorporates massing, inner courtyards, material selection, and window arrangement, offering differentiated building envelopes.

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The Architecture Designs

JUNE 13, 2024

The requirement for sustainability has changed this focus. Sustainable living practices steer urban design and development in new, eco-friendly directions. Sustainable living in cities improves city life and protects the environment. The role of renewable energy Renewable energy mostly facilitates sustainable urban development.

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Deezen

JULY 18, 2024

Sustainability must be incorporated into architecture projects in a truly holistic way in order to support the green transition, writes Trimble SketchUp's Andrew Corney as part of Dezeen's Climate Salon partnership with the software company. Villa Skäret, designed by Andreas Lebisch, is an example of contemporary timber architecture.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In light of this, there is a growing interest in alternative construction materials that offer a lower environmental impact and greater sustainability. Furthermore, the transportation process significantly increases its environmental footprint, as the materials are heavy and bulky.

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Archinect

AUGUST 12, 2022

Continuing with Archinect's weekly job highlights , we've put together a list of firms that put sustainability and ecological design/research at the forefront of their practices. BKSK Architects, LLP seeks a Sustainability Coordinator Location: New York, NY Experience Level: 1-3 years. 1 Great Jones Alley by BKSK Architects.

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Westeck News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Content courtesy of FGIA – Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance Sustainability The fenestration industry continues to grow and strives for buildings that are both environmentally-friendly and energy efficient. FGIA actively participates in sustainability initiatives, with a focus on the fenestration and glazing industry.

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