ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But with OpenAI's release of ChatGPT in 2022, interest in AI is at an all-time high as the technology rapidly reshapes industries from tech and law to healthcare and, yes, AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction).

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Architizer

JANUARY 24, 2025

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry and a better future. Progress is only be guaranteed when we wrap our heads around what it sustainable development really means. Digging deeper, there are key wins with sustainable architecture.

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Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2022

The shortlisted projects in the Façade 2022 Design and Engineering Awards have been announced: Seven new build projects have been added, joining the other 35 buildings and six engineers shortlisted for the honors.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Led by Ali Behnood, assistant professor of civil engineering, the research stems from the university’s NextGen Infrastructure Lab which explores how recycled materials , renewable resources, and alternative construction materials can create a new generation of sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

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Archinect

JANUARY 19, 2022

The firm was selected through a competitive process to develop new sustainable design guidelines for the university. The firm will be supported by consulting partners Perkins&Will , construction engineering company Psomas, along with AHBE | MIG and David Neuman of Neu Campus Planning.

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Enscape

JULY 31, 2024

In a world where climate change is one of the most significant challenges, the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry stands at the frontier of change for sustainable development.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 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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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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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In this article, we will explore some of the contemporary structural solutions applied to this iconic project, further revealing bamboo's true potential and inviting a fresh perspective on sustainable architecture and bamboo engineering. Read more

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Archinect

OCTOBER 19, 2023

An energy-efficient family home designed and built by students from the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP) has been honored with ten awards at the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon (OCSD) in California.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

That's why education and upskilling across the value chain—from architects to urban planners, and real estate developers to engineers—are essential to fostering sustainable construction practices. Yet, knowing where to start can be a challenge for many professionals. Read more »

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Architizer

MARCH 13, 2025

Even offcuts of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL), previously considered too complex to reuse, are being reassembled into new engineered wood products instead of going to waste. Rigid foam insulation, often stripped out during renovations, is salvaged rather than replaced.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Army Corps of Engineers has released a 569-page report outlining a coastal storm risk management feasibility study. The project must be first approved by federal, state and local officials and funded before any of the work can start. The New York District, North Atlantic Division of the U.S.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 12, 2025

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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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Viewed by many as the solution, vertical farming is the practice of stacking layers of crops atop each other, using humanity’s latest design and engineering tech to grow more with less space. More traditional horizontal farmland, however, does more for the environment than simply growing our food.

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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2023

The University of Toronto ’s School of Engineering has announced a new research center that will, together with its industry partners, work to find a viable solution to the growing need for public infrastructure that is in tune with the push for sustainability and concerns over climate change.

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Archinect

MARCH 20, 2023

During the construction of the university’s new engineering building, Cabeza-Lainez found that calculating the area of a roof with straight lines resting on a semicircle was impossible just by using pi. Published research can be found in MDPI Journal's Special Issue "Sustainable Design in Building and Urban Environment."

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The part-time internship , aimed at students currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in architecture or engineering, will run for twelve weeks from January to April 2023. Related on Archinect: Glass curtain wall begins to wrap around LEVER Architecture's hybrid mass timber building in Los Angeles Why the role interests us.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Hotel Designs Product watch: engineered terrazzo surfaces from TREND Product watch: engineered terrazzo surfaces from TREND In the world of luxury hospitality, where aesthetics meet durability, choosing the right surfaces is paramount.

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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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ArchDaily

JANUARY 26, 2025

Courtesy of Holcim Foundation Awards The clock is ticking for architects, urban planners, and engineers to submit their groundbreaking projects to the Holcim Foundation Awards.

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Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2025

The museum will be dedicated to celebrating the legacy of Serbian-American engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla, who is known for inventing the Tesla coil and his contributions to the development of alternating-current electricity. The museum will be located in a former paper mill. The images are by Norviska unless otherwise stated.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Speaking to the Times , SL Green’s director of engineering Jonathan Wilcox said it remains “to be determined” which elements, including a set of powerful natural gas-burning turbines, will be replaced in unison with city and state guidelines in the future.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Image credit: Casey Dunn Image credit: Casey Dunn La Nube incorporates educational exhibits focused on sustainability, regional identity, and what the museum terms “Blue Sky Learning.”

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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. will introduce new features that p.

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Archinect

MAY 8, 2023

Japanese architecture and engineering firm Mitsubishi Jisho Design has unveiled details of a sustainable teahouse project at the upcoming Venice Architecture Biennale , which takes place from May 20th to November 26th in what is now its 18th edition.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 3, 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. There is a focus on smart cities, where technology and sustainability improve living conditions, reduce emissions and enhance connectivity.

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Archinect

JANUARY 29, 2025

Thus, we managed to merge the exterior with the interior of the residence in an efficient and sustainable way. From the beginning, the meticulous selection of each material and finish used was prioritized, ensuring that they met the highest standards of quality and sustainability.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Called RePit as a play on the word "repeat", the composite material was designed to offer a more sustainable alternative to the thermoplastic filaments traditionally used by 3D printers to build up objects layer by layer. Sarooj is something we use back home, usually for building houses," said the engineer.

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Archinect

AUGUST 10, 2024

Department of Energy ’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine are leading interesting new engineering research into floor cassettes made using recyclable natural materials that are strong enough to be used in multi-story buildings. The project came together at the initiative of the SHoP offshoot Assembly OSM.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 24, 2025

They regulate climate, support biodiversity, and sustain human communities. With the growing realities of climate change and environmental degradation, architects, planners, and engineers now face a new imperative: designing within forests in ways that sustain the ecosystems on which they depend. Read more

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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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Archinect

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Made from natural materials, stone, and timber, the two-storey property encapsulates the architect's expertise in sustainable, contemporary design that pushes the boundaries of material engineering. Wilkinson King Architects has completed Field House, a low-energy new-build family home on an agricultural site in West Sussex.

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2025

US studio Robert A M Stern Architects has completed a learning facility at the University of St Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota , intended to foster collaboration between arts and engineering students. The centre brings together various departments within the university's School of Engineering and the College of Arts & Sciences.

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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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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 18, 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. Read more »

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At its heart, Architizer’s A+Product Awards celebrates products and materials that redefine the possibilities of design, technology and sustainability within architecture. Among the defining themes in last season’s winning entries was sustainability. The use of texture in many products was beautifully done.”

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