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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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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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Adapt, Breathe, Regenerate: Envisioning a New Chapter in Architectural Materials

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The fine line between art and craft, creativity and functionality, personal expression and societal or industrial demands is one that architecture navigates with great care. In this article, we recap the year's key advancements in materials and construction systems, showcasing how they are driving architecture toward a sustainable future.

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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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Architecture 101: What Is Sustainability in Architecture and Design?

Architizer

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry and a better future. People need up-skilling in the art of not destroying the environment, upon which their own existence depends. Carbon neutral. Nature-friendly. Future-ready. Pro-planet.

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Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture triumphs as Dezeen Awards 2024 sustainability winners revealed

Deezen

Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture has won Dezeen Awards 2024 sustainable project of the year following the announcement of all six sustainability category winners at a party in London. The sustainability master jury described the renovation as "ambitious and surgically done".

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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.