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Buro Happold pledges to eliminate embodied carbon in projects as part of SE 2050 commitment

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Engineering firm Buro Happold has become the latest signatory to the SE 2050 Commitment Program, which unites structural engineering firms behind the common goal to slash embodied carbon emissions from their projects by 2050. As structural engineers, we are more able to influence embodied carbon, so that is the focus for us.".

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MVRDV transforms Shenzhen skyscraper into colourful women and children's centre

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It was selected as one of 24 projects to revitalise by the National Development and Reform Commission , aiming to contribute to China's goal to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The photography is by Xia Zhi.

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

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climate summit in 2019, Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins introduced the Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3), our firmwide commitment to carbon neutrality in our work and operations by 2030. Engaging manufacturers, structural engineers, and industry experts early and throughout the design process is a key to success.

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Pews and Perches enliven London's Royal Docks for London Festival of Architecture

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A twisting wooden-metal structure characterises The Turning Tide, which multidisciplinary design group Mvuu created at Thames Barrier Park. The bench peaks in height at the water level expected during a severe tidal storm in 2030 to highlight the need for urgent climate action. It has a twisting wood and metal structure.

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Mews House Deep Retrofit London

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Had planning constraints permitted the installation of PVs, the architects think that operational energy use would have beaten the RIBA’s 2030 targets as well. Structural Engineer: Solid Geometry Structural Engineers. Environmental / M&E Engineer: Green Building Store and Enhabit. Internal area: 195.80

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The Hangar at Kenmore Town Square by Graham Baba Architects

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The Hangar at Kenmore Town Square meets the 2030 Challenge based on Total Project Energy Use Index (EUI) for when the project was designed (2015). The 2015 target was a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions was the 2030 challenge target. Photo © Andrew Pogue Provisions for a cafe and a small bakery were incorporated into the design.

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Sara Kulturhus Centre "unleashed a world of previously unimagined design possibilities"

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It also aims to demonstrate the potential of engineered wood as a structural material that can reduce reliance on concrete, speed up construction and reduce architecture's carbon footprint. "By The studio hopes the project will help to raise the status of mass timber and encourage its uptake in architecture. "As

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