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Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment Through Industry-Wide Upskilling

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Holcim By now, most people in the construction industry know that addressing the carbon emissions that come from the built environment is key to solving the climate challenge. Yet, knowing where to start can be a challenge for many professionals. Read more »

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Infrastructure and Landscape: 12 Projects Redefining Natural Environments in Spain

ArchDaily

Image © Jesús Granada Spain, with its vast territory and notable diversity of landscapes, has been a reference point in the development of external infrastructures , both in urban and rural areas. Read more »

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Adaptive Reuse as a Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development and Regeneration

ArchDaily

Image © Simon Menges “New ideas must use old buildings,” said Jane Jacobs in her seminal book The Death and Life of Great American Cities , championing the reuse of existing building stock as a means to catalyze positive change and foster diverse urban environments.

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“Make Universal Unique”: WoHo Systems' Approach to Prefabrication, Sustainability, and Adaptable Design

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of WoHo Systems Contemporary challenges and technological developments inevitably trigger changes in how we design and build our cities. The traditional construction industry suffers from inefficiencies that render methods slow, expensive, or harmful to the environment.

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The Impact of Sustainable Living on Urban Development

The Architecture Designs

Infrastructure, transportation, and population growth have dominated urban development. The requirement for sustainability has changed this focus. Sustainable living practices steer urban design and development in new, eco-friendly directions. Sustainable living in cities improves city life and protects the environment.

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Developing Our Sustainability Action Plan

SW Oregon Architect

More recently, AIA’s leadership formally resolved to exponentially accelerate the decarbonization of buildings, the building sector, and the built environment. The AIA regards the development of a Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) by every member firm to be a useful step toward achieving its 2030 commitment targets.

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Powerhouse Company Designs Largest Timber Housing Development in the Netherlands

ArchDaily

The timber structure seeks to be circular and sustainable in its design, creating a nature-inclusive environment that is accessible to all. Situated within Pendrecht, a post-war neighborhood in Rotterdam , it sits on the site of a residential flat bearing the same name, demolished a decade ago. Read more »

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