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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.

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

ArchDaily

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 ยป

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Bernheimer Architecture union member notes the need for industry-wide change

Archinect

While the numbers are relatively small, these victories represent a massive shift in how designers see themselves: We went from being a privileged set of artisans to workers seeking solidarity with other workers in all industries. architecture firm.

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

ArchDaily

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.

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Architects say high construction costs are contributing to the architecture industry's economic slowdown

Archinect

When we asked architects in our recent Archinect Business Survey about their economic outlook, one of the five big factors behind the architecture industry’s current economic slowdown mentioned most frequently by participants was high construction costs. Related on Archinect: Architects and Clients Downbeat About Economy: Archinec.

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AMO design for the Prada 2024 FW Men's Show stages nature against an invasive interior environment

Archinect

AMO ’s latest collaboration with the fashion industry went on display recently as part of the 2024 FW Prada Men's Show, held on January 14th at the Fondazione Prada for Milan Fashion Week.

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Unpacking the History of Artificial Islands: The True Cost on the Built Environment

ArchDaily

More recently, the islands have been built to mitigate overcrowding, reclaim land, provide new urban expansions, and meet infrastructure and industrial needs. However, these types of projects come at a significant cost to our ecosystem , harming the environment in severe and vast ways. Read more ยป