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AEC firms sign on to Biden Administration’s definition of zero-emissions buildings

Archinect

An effort by the Biden Administration to establish a new national definition of zero-emissions buildings is gaining traction after leaders representing a group of 69 different AEC firms working in the U.S. added their support in a letter that was circulated earlier this week.

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U.S. Census Bureau changes its definition of an urban area, impacting 1,300 former cities and towns

Archinect

Census Bureau has changed its definition of an urban area, which will cause hundreds of existing urban areas to be reclassified as rural. Under the century-old definition used prior to now, an urban area was classed as one with at least 2,500 people. Census blocks will be considered urban if they contain a density of 425 housing u.

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“We Have to Change the Whole Definition of the Architect”: In Conversation with Yasmeen Lari

ArchDaily

In this Louisiana Channel interview with Yasmeen Lari, the renowned Pakistani architect speaks about the role of architects and the needed perspective shifts of the industry in contemporary times.

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Definitions of low-carbon concrete announced at COP29 to "bring transparency and trust"

Deezen

The Global Cement and Concrete Association has set international definitions for low-carbon concrete and cement , which were launched at the COP29 climate conference. The definitions will bring transparency and trust in the markets and help governments and businesses identify and buy green cement and concrete," he continued.

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Brittany Utting’s new book challenges conventional definitions of “care” within architectural practice

The Architect's Newsletter

In recent years, the discourse around care and its definitions has infiltrated The post Brittany Utting’s new book challenges conventional definitions of “care” within architectural practice appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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The US Just Defined a Zero Emissions Building: Is It Enough?

Archinect

For the first time, the US government has issued a definition of a 'zero emission building.'

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A new single-family home in Madrid challenges traditional definitions of the “single family”

The Architect's Newsletter

A new single-family home in Madrid challenges traditional definitions of the “single family” and uses design to support the realities of aging. Called Beyond the Family Kin, the home is The post A new single-family home in Madrid challenges traditional definitions of the “single family” appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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