Architizer

APRIL 10, 2023

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. Unfortunately, renovation rates lag behind IPCC-estimated requirements. This article was written by Erin McDade and Lori Ferriss.

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Architizer

AUGUST 7, 2024

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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Landscape Architecture Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

As municipal governments, developers, universities, and corporations begin to collect emissions data, either voluntarily or to comply with local regulations, experts say that the building sector will need better standards for reporting embodied carbon data. “We Image courtesy Climate Positive Design.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Renovation is not only a new creative frontier for architects, it is the future of architecture: according to Deloitte estimates, up to 90 percent of future development will involve re-designing existing buildings. At this point, adaptive reuse is mainstream, and the carbon-saving benefits are well-known (and widely touted).

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

According to the EPA , an estimated nine million tons of furniture were sent to landfills in 2018. High-end design brands trumpeted the idea at this year’s NeoCon trade show, but its long-term benefits may be limited.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Architecture 2030 estimates that the embodied carbon of materials will account for 72 percent of emissions associated with new construction between now and 2030. While national regulations for waste management play a key role in setting the stage, municipal and regional actors play important roles in facilitating reuse.

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Community Architect

JUNE 10, 2021

If we want to truly want to create carbon neutral buildings by 2030, we will see that the questions about materials are just as important as the energy usage after completion of a building. On our journey to more environmentally friendly buildings and the 2030 goals, it is "5 minutes before twelve". What is their carbon footprint?

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