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Emissions policies are working to ‘decouple' building sector from continuous growth, says UN Environment Programme report

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The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) have released a new status report on emissions benchmarks with findings relevant to the global building sector. Emissions were also shown to have 'plateaued' in 2023.

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Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment Through Industry-Wide Upskilling

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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.

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The University of Toronto announces new Centre for the Sustainable Built Environment backed by key industry leaders

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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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Henning Larsen releases free catalogs on sustainable design

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Originally launched in 2021 as a carbon literacy course, “Unboxing Carbon” aims to address the construction industry’s need for climate action by providing practical knowledge on the environmental impact of materials. The first catalog, focused on exterior materials, was released in 2022.

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UNStudio-designed K-Pop 'urban speaker' heralds an amplification of Seoul's music industry

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The urban environment of Seoul is about to get quite a bit visually louder as UNStudio has returned to the South Korean capital with a new headquarters for the expanding K-Pop label YG Entertainment. The building is meant to encapsulate “the industrious spirit of this production house’s business and the music industry as a whole.”

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From Silos to Iconic Spaces: 15 Projects That Repurpose Industrial Structures

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Iwan Baan Silos hold a significant place among the remnants of the industrial era , distinguished by both their technological innovations and their iconic presence in urban landscapes. These projects integrate silos into the urban environment, emphasizing their significance as part of the local collective memory. Read more »

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Communities, Environment, and New Narratives: the Best Interviews of 2023

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If there is still something that can be done to mitigate the climate and environmental crisis in which we find ourselves, it will necessarily involve a revision of all the paradigms that define the industry. It is necessary to change focus and seek other narratives on which to sustain the ways of making architecture on a planetary scale.