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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BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. What Makes a Sustainable Structure?

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this ever-evolving landscape of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, technological advancements have sparked a radical shift in professionals' approach to conceptualizing, planning, and executing projects, expanding a wide array of opportunities and highlighting the transformative power of data as an essential resource.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It has since been adopted by nearly 3,500 users in the architecture, engineering, and construction. Tally was the first LCA application allowing designers to assess the environmental footprint of projects within Revit. Related on Archinect: Meet the Architects Designing Software to Fight Climate Change.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A research team in Oregon has unveiled a mass timber prototype home that seeks to showcase a sustainable, energy-efficient alternative to traditional home construction. Unlike conventional timber construction, the home is constructed of mass plywood panels shaped to fit together like pieces of a gingerbread house, the team says.

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Archinect

JANUARY 19, 2022

Buro Happold has been enlisted by the University of Southern California to craft key standards for environmental design and construction performance. The firm was selected through a competitive process to develop new sustainable design guidelines for the university.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It is particularly in the architecture, engineering and construction industry that the material stands unchallenged, accounting for 60-70% of its total consumption. This year alone, global production exceeded 51 million metric tons, solidifying its rank as the third-most produced plastic in the world.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Development company Human Nature has received planning approval to transform a former industrial site in Lewes into a sustainable 685-home neighbourhood that will be the UK's largest made from timber. The Phoenix aims to provide sustainable housing to people with a range of income brackets.

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Santa Cruz Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In an era when sustainability, cost-efficiency, and resource conservation are paramount concerns in the construction industry, Advanced Framing, also known as Optimum Value Engineering (OVE), has emerged as a revolutionary construction method. The Principles of Advanced Framing 1.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Over the past two decades, the Holcim Foundation Awards has committed USD 20M to spotlight transformative projects by architects, designers, and engineers who pioneer sustainable design and construction practices. To capture these stories, the Foundation launched a short film series titled Words with Winners.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Army Corps estimates construction on the $52 billion project would begin in 2030 and be complete by 2044. Army Corps of Engineers has released a 569-page report outlining a coastal storm risk management feasibility study. The New York District, North Atlantic Division of the U.S.

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Deezen

JUNE 25, 2024

The centre is the first purpose-built, academic facility to be constructed on campus since the college was established. In a larger sense, the new centre acts as "a model of holistic sustainability for higher education, setting a new benchmark for academic buildings in northern climates", the team added.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

© ArchDaily Motivated by the shared goal of creating a better, greener future, architects, designers, and sustainability enthusiasts from all over the world came together to exchange ideas and skills regarding the future of bamboo as a construction material.

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Architecture Ideas

APRIL 11, 2024

In 2026, the distribution of sustainable structural products worldwide is projected to remain steady, with a market share of 62.4 This figure highlights the enduring market prevalence of sustainable construction materials and the consumers’ expanding preference for eco-conscious building options.

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Architizer

JULY 8, 2024

When architects talk about sustainability, the mind usually drifts to self-sustaining buildings, natural materials, green terraces and zero carbon emissions. Still, this selection of projects — all awarded A+Awards in Architizer’s Sustainability categories — collectively imbue the word “sustainable” with new meaning.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It is cleverly engineered and thoughtfully crafted and has achieved something different with an established typology," they said. The timber construction achieves strength from its form but in the most delicate of ways," said the master jury. "We This sustainable material brings warmth and tactility to a space."

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Archinect

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Buro Happold (structural engineering, sustainability, lighting, and acoustical design) was able to ensure its delivery in partnership with RAW International.

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Architonic

MARCH 24, 2024

Even though he is talking in the context of modern-day construction and sustainability improvements – complicated matters – the message in his statement is simple: the possibility for change is right in front of us; we just need to be bold enough to act differently. </p> Today, about four years later,…

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Enscape

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Quick feedback and streamlined workflows are critical in today's fast-evolving architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) landscape.

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Dwell

AUGUST 27, 2024

Made of softwood sourced from southern New South Wales, this Australian home was constructed using prefab methodology. Designed and built during Melbourne’s extended Covid lockdowns, the home reflects an inventive response to low-cost, multi-generational, and sustainable living while also telling a story of personal and ecological renewal.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Over the past twenty years, the Holcim Foundation Awards has committed USD 20M to spotlighting projects from an industry-changing cast of architects, designers, and engineers who champion innovative practices in sustainable design and construction.

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Bustler

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Registration Deadline: Mar 1, 2025; Submission Deadline Mar 15, 2025 Sustainable SIX 2024-25 Do you have a revolutionary project, research breakthrough, or innovative idea – whether realised or conceptual? As a leader in research and innovation, SOCB champions ideas that can revolutionise our approach to sustainability in urban development.

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Architizer

JANUARY 4, 2023

This new building is a model for sustainable factories of the future. Beyond the boundaries of typical architecture, our project aims to advance both sustainable construction and sustainable manufacturing. The post Airbus NIS Engine Factory // The Living appeared first on Journal. © The Living. © The Living.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how and where it is quarried and its reputation as an infinite material is misleading, warns Slovak-British architect Natalia Petkova in this Stone Age 2.0 The virtue of solid stone construction is case-specific and depends on where the stone comes from and how it is employed."

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Deezen

JUNE 19, 2024

ReNew: Building and Sustaining Relationships Between People and Products by Amichia (Louis) Aka "By fostering a more responsible approach to product creation, we can envision a future where durability, repairability and sustainability form the foundation of our consumer goods.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Engineered wood’s combination of benefits—from beauty and versatility to sustainability and strength—has made it a popular material for commercial projects such as mixed-use buildings, low-rise office structures and even eight-story mass-timber high rises.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1. for the cases considered.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Large glass facades, parametric forms and advanced engineering can be found in some of the leading educational facilities of today. Several communities worldwide don’t necessarily have the same access to new-age materials, construction techniques or the funds to actualize these grand visions. Below are just a few examples.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 3, 2024

Image Due to their aesthetic, sustainable, durable, and resistant qualities, stone materials have accompanied the disciplines of architecture and engineering since their origins. SJAIII / JDEstudio + CDM Casas de México.

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Deezen

JUNE 19, 2024

ReNew: Building and Sustaining Relationships Between People and Products by Amichia (Louis) Aka "By fostering a more responsible approach to product creation, we can envision a future where durability, repairability and sustainability form the foundation of our consumer goods.

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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In an age where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of architectural innovation, ancient building techniques are experiencing a renaissance. Among these age-old methods, rammed-earth construction stands out as a beacon of eco-friendly building practices.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

The aesthetic and architectural appeal of engineered wood, coupled with its intrinsic association with sustainability, has been a catalyst for the increase in wood-centric projects around the world. Read more »

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Deezen

MARCH 17, 2023

Its prefabricated frame is made of 2,000 cubic metres of glued-laminated timber , held together entirely without screws or nails using a novel structural system developed by Japanese architect Ban in collaboration with Swiss engineer Hermann Blumer. So we had to put our backs into it and make it possible."

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Bustler

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The UK’s Institution of Structural Engineers has announced the winners of the Structural Awards 2022, which seeks to celebrate the role of structural engineers in sustainability, social impact, innovation, and ingenuity. Ten projects were honored, comprising two Supreme Award winners and eight shortlisted works.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased. The materials derived from wood are thus associated with less greenhouse gas emissions on the condition of trees being harvested from sustainably managed forests.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2024

There are also two tanks of liquified natural gas (LNG) — a first-time fuel source for Royal Carribbean, which has called it "the cleanest fossil fuel available" and the Icon of the Seas its "most sustainable ship yet". The post World's largest cruise ship sets sail amid sustainability concerns appeared first on Dezeen.

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