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Dear Architects: If You Really Want to Be More Sustainable, Start Prioritizing Reuse Projects

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Architecture 2030 ’s mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. Existing buildings are a key to a climate smart built environment. This article was written by Erin McDade and Lori Ferriss.

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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

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Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments. Architects and landscape architects are instrumental in the practical implementation of NbS in urban environments.

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7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments

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7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments 0 rcassidy Mon, 08/07/2023 - 20:04 Senior Living Design Brad Perkins, FAIA, a pioneer of senior living design in the U.S. Forty years ago, the options available to aging adults needing care and a supportive environment were few. million by 2030.

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The Future of Architecture: Changing How Housing Is Built in the World’s Most Disaster-Prone Countries

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Architecture 2030 ’s mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. Beyond designing housing and schools, we transform systems for regulating, financing, building and improving informal housing across the Global South.

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

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Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s With an inherently low carbon profile, mass timber can make a big impact in tackling climate action in the built environment. Concrete alone accounts for approximately 10–15% of all embodied carbon emissions associated with the built environment.

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The New Building Code Changes Support B.C.’s Zero-Carbon Targets

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s commitment to zero-carbon new construction by 2030. New energy-efficiency regulations are a key measure to help British Columbia meet our CleanBC 2030 goals,” said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. “We now and in the future, has access to a healthy environment.”

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Stockholm Wood City: Masterplanning The World’s Largest Timber Construction Project

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Artists impression of Stockholm Wood City by Atrium Ljungberg / Henning Larsen “We did a lot of research around our sustainability goals, and took the decision to become CO2 neutral by 2030, in our development process. That’s a tough goal — 2030 is not that far away, and so we needed to have an increased focus on sustainability.