Architizer

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories that recognizing designers that are building a green industry — and a better future. Looking back at all the winners in Sustainability categories, alongside the finalists and shortlisted projects, a few things jump out.

Sustainability 103

Sustainability Masterplanning Architecture Transportation 103

DesignRulz

JULY 24, 2023

In the fast-paced architecture world, wherein buildings rise and cities expand rapidly, enforcing sustainable practices must be prioritized. However, a sustainable building goes beyond bricks and mortar. Architects are pivotal in executing these sustainable routines, affecting how buildings are designed, built, and utilized.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Industrial Building Architecture 98

SW Oregon Architect

JULY 30, 2023

And given their reliance upon vast supply networks and the embodied energy inherent in the processing and transportation of their products, casual dining chain restaurants do not always prioritize sustainable practices. Their cookie-cutter architecture does little to foster a desirable sense of place and community.

Transportation 193

Transportation Sustainability Commercial Cities 193

SW Oregon Architect

APRIL 16, 2023

In response, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission updated Oregon’s Transportation Planning Rules to launch the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) program in July 2022. Overall, our reliance upon and love for cars and the need to park them has been detrimental to sustainable, compact development.

Regulation 165

Regulation Transportation Real Estate Cities 165

Architizer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Numerous countries across the globe are actively venturing into underground development beyond transportation and utility infrastructure. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Shanghai, China.

Development 125

Development Developer Transportation Sustainability 125

Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2023

British architect Norman Foster explains his studio 's approach towards sustainability and his views on concrete, timber, aviation and Architects Declare in this exclusive interview. Foster said the studio, which is the UK's largest, aims to create buildings that are both sustainable and improve people's lives.

Sustainability 126

Sustainability Materials Nature Structure 126

Deezen

JUNE 6, 2022

Dezeen has teamed up with luxury kitchen appliances brand Gaggenau to host a talk about sustainability with BIG , Søren Rose and Foster + Partners during Milan design week 2022. In addition, Rose also runs a joint-venture between his studio and BIG, which specialises in creating sustainable tiny houses designed by renowned architects.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Design Industrial Installation 98

Deezen

MARCH 11, 2024

This will hold residences as well as commercial, arts, leisure and culture spaces. The project will prioritise pedestrian activity and public transport Informed by local culture and nature, the Al Khuwair development aims to "redefine urban living in Oman" and will have an expected population of 64,500 people.

Development 134

Development Developer Architect Masterplanning 134

SW Oregon Architect

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The practice breathes life into old buildings by converting them into something newly useful, whether it is as fresh commercial space, multifamily housing, community centers, mixed-use facilities, or something else. New isn’t always better, especially when viewed through a sustainability lens.

Architecture 182

Architecture Commercial Art Development 182

SW Oregon Architect

JUNE 9, 2024

Written by former UO faculty member Mike Pease and dating to 1993, 17 Rules was his framework for a holistic approach to developing sustainable urban environments. This project describes a path to follow toward the restructuring of our cities, to make them both good and sustainable. Vancouver, B.C.

Sustainability 199

Sustainability Transportation Structure Mining 199

Archinect

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Located in Wuchang Binjiang Business District of Wuhan and endowed with convenient transportation, Aedas’s latest winning scheme for the renowned liquor manufacturer is created at the starting point of the district’s future development axis. Close to the Yangtze River, the plot affords a peerless panoramic view.

Real Estate 130

Real Estate Project Transportation Manufacturing 130

SW Oregon Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Toward meeting these targets, the City is drafting ordinances prohibiting fossil fuel infrastructure in new low-rise residential buildings after June 1, 2023; in turn, new commercial construction will be required to do likewise. In the Eugene Climate Action Plan 2.0 Sincerely, J an Fillinger , AIA, LEED ap, Principal, Studio.e

Building 200

Building Cities Residential Utilities 200

Deezen

MAY 12, 2022

China 's decision to ban supertall skyscrapers "will not hinder the potential of architecture" and is in fact leading to more sustainable, culturally sensitive buildings, architects have told Dezeen. More sustainably designed skyscrapers like the WeBank headquarters in Shenzhen, designed by SOM, are starting to emerge.

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Architect Regulation Construction 111

Deezen

AUGUST 24, 2022

Set to be 550-metres tall and 3,000 metres in circumference, the skyscraper would be composed of two interconnected main rings that will house residential, public, commercial and cultural spaces. A transport system of pods would run along the lower ring. ZN Era has proposed an elevated skyscraper called Downtown Circle.

Transportation 145

Transportation Masterplanning Commercial Residential 145

Architizer

AUGUST 26, 2024

Today, spaces are increasingly shaped by sustainability, wellness and new aesthetic approaches as designers draw from local contexts. Looking at Commercial and Transport Interiors categories, architects and designers have turned to natural and local materials to reduce environmental impact.

Interior 115

Interior Modern Commercial Transportation 115

SW Oregon Architect

MARCH 17, 2024

Located as it was and is at the east end of Franklin Boulevard, the building functioned as a gateway and symbol of the city’s rapidly expanding transportation infrastructure and commercial development upon its opening in 1960. This community hasn’t been the best when it comes to preserving its architectural heritage.

Architecture 234

Architecture Development Developer Management 234

Architizer

JANUARY 9, 2024

As you step through its doors, you enter a world where residences seamlessly blend with vibrant commercial areas. Within these micro-cities, diversity thrives in both inhabitants and amenities, blending residential, commercial and recreational elements into vibrant hubs.

Cities 112

Cities Concept Urban Development Commercial 112

Architizer

JULY 13, 2022

It has become imperative to find alternatives to current living systems that are energy-efficient, self-sustainable and can adapt to growing population density and food requirements. The firm’s vision for a part of Detroit is a complex that combines commercial, residential, industrial and agricultural functions. SHIBUYA HYPER CAST.

Cities 145

Cities Architect Architecture Commercial 145

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters is the new home for a bank that has grown from a rural credit union into a modern commercial bank. How important was sustainability as a design criteria as you worked on this project? Stone was also sourced locally, reducing carbon footprint from material transport.

Commercial 60

Commercial Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 60

Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2023

"To minimise the amount of transport and energy for construction and material production, we use various innovative pre-fabrication methods and focus on applying lightweight materials as well as recycled materials," he added. This makes the project a true act of sustainability," he continued.

Landscape 133

Landscape Design Sustainability Transportation 133

Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. All are made from sustainable timber, barring the flagship Horseshoe Kiosk, which is clad in tubular brass, mirroring the ornate metals of the nearby Queen Victoria Memorial.

Technique 95

Technique Sustainability Materials Design 95

aasarchitecture

MARCH 26, 2024

BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group and A+ Architects unveil design for the 12,000 m2 Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub in France’s fourth largest city, Toulouse. The building is set to attain Silver Occitanie Sustainable Buildings certification, as well as the Biodiversity Effinature and HQE Infrastructure certification.

Transportation 52

Transportation Architect Roofing Diagram 52

Architonic

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Suyu, the region of the Episode's 4th branch, is a commercial mecca in the northern part of Seoul as an essential transportation hub with an abundant floating population and a place where people of various ages and backgrounds exist.</p> Under the concept of 'the Village with a Lively C…

Space 98

Space Commercial Transportation Residential 98

Deezen

JANUARY 29, 2024

The 105-metre-tall tower, located in the region of Skara, is Modvion 's first commercial wind turbine tower, and follows on from a smaller 30-metre-high demonstration project the company completed in 2020. The world's first full-scale timber wind turbine has started turning in Sweden , with a tower built by wood technology company Modvion.

Technology 143

Technology Technology Transportation Materials 143

aasarchitecture

JULY 10, 2023

BIG’s design has evolved over the years to ensure the best possible solutions in function, program, sustainability, and future security. The roof answers dilemmas caused by the city’s ongoing development by connecting the transportation hub’s complex programs in a clearly readable unit.

Diagram 102

Diagram Transportation Commercial Zoning 102

Architonic

JULY 20, 2022

It establishes a vibrant and fun youth, music and life orientated linear space, linking the local transportation hub with the university community and campus in Chengdu. 60% of the commercial products is self-sustaining, adheres to the long-term business philosophy, provides professional support, and realizes long-term commercial value.

Commercial 93

Commercial Transportation Sustainability Project 93

Architizer

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Now open for entries, the 11th Annual A+Awards highlights the program’s renewed commitment to sustainable design. Enter the A+Sustainability Awards , a new suite of A+Award categories dedicated to projects that act as positive precedent for green building practices in specific regions and the wider world. Sustainable Private House.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Architecture Firms Materials 78

aasarchitecture

AUGUST 31, 2023

Image © GRAFT The concept envisages a mixed-use development consisting of office and commercial units as well as educational and cultural facilities. Image © GRAFT In keeping with efficient urban development practice, the design of the new building incorporates principles of sustainability and the reuse of materials.

Transportation 122

Transportation Industrial Concept Urban Development 122

Deezen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The revamp of the 354,000-square-metre station is MAD 's first station and the studio hopes it will "redefine transportation infrastructure buildings in China". Commercial and cultural spaces are added to the south square.

Consulting 131

Consulting Civil Engineering Transportation Engineering 131

Architizer

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry and a better future. Around the world, architects and planners are reimagining what social housing can and should be, creating spaces that are sustainable, inclusive and deeply community-focused.

Housing 116

Housing IT Design Government 116

Deezen

MAY 11, 2023

"As architects, we are eager to take on this challenge and design buildings that are sustainable and resilient as well as beautiful and functional and that will benefit all New Yorkers for generations to come," he continued. Fossil fuel usage in buildings is only one aspect of the drive to make architecture more sustainable.

Building 126

Building Installation Transportation Construction 126

aasarchitecture

AUGUST 2, 2022

The design promotes sustainable living and aims to create a liveable and ecological environment. Located adjacent to Wangjiazhuang Subway Station, the site is a comprehensive transport hub with the seamless connection of major railways, air, and sea routes. Image © CAN. Image © CAN. Image © CAN. Image © CAN.

Masterplanning 98

Masterplanning Transportation Zoning Landscape 98

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

If well executed, it is a way to sustainable and efficient urban development. Ideal TOD organizes residential, commercial, recreational, educational spaces and more needed for everyday life around major transits. TOD not only builds complexes with immediate access to transport hubs. So, does TOD actually work well?

Cities 98

Cities Transportation Residential Environment 98

Deezen

JUNE 28, 2023

The minimal all-grey Moonshot sneaker features an upper made using wool from a regenerative farm in New Zealand, which uses sustainable land management practices to capture more carbon than it emits. However, these carbon benefits of sustainable land management are generally not considered in a material's lifecycle assessment (LCA).

Sustainability 143

Sustainability Management Industrial Innovation 143

Dwell

JULY 19, 2024

Organizers claim a new sustainable village will be turned into housing for local residents. Organizers promise that the residential facilities will be repurposed into sustainable housing and commercial development. But former host cities show it's not always so easy. But the gesture is only the icing on top of the $8.2

Housing 112

Housing Sustainability Industrial Transportation 112

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Stefano Boeri’s Tirana 2030 Master Plan aims to transform the city with a focus on sustainability and urban greenery. Boeri’s plan also emphasizes improved public transport, introducing a congestion charge and expanding bus networks to connect key city areas.

IT 132

IT Urban Development Residential Inspiration 132

BD+C

JULY 17, 2024

Unlocking Sustainability: Smart Access in the Coworking Space 1 kcichowicz Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:52 Office Buildings Smart building technologies, including modern access control systems, are transforming coworking spaces by advancing sustainability initiatives and offering new ways to create and operate efficient working spaces.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Space Smart Buildings Manufacturing 59