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Making the Case for Plastic-Free Architecture: Innovative Solutions for the Present (and Future)

ArchDaily

This omnipresence is no coincidence; the versatility of plastic has made it suitable for a variety of applications, and was described by its inventor—Leo Baekeland— as “the material of a thousand uses.” Read more »

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Climate changes have had a massive impact on the global environment, and every individual has some part to play. Several residential architects are now of the opinion that when looking for a new roof, homeowners could invest in a sustainable roofing system. Let’s look at the sustainable alternative to roofing materials.

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Tulane University presents ten student architecture projects

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Also included facades made from ceramics which are 3D-printed and a series of sustainable design proposals in areas of Ecuador. Covering the full spectrum of the built environment not only allows the school to educate great professionals to enter these fields, but also to address and rethink the way we are building the planet."

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Exploring the Interconnectedness of Human and Environmental Health: In Conversation with Dr. Arta Yazdanseta

ArchDaily

© Michael Grimm | Harvard HouseZero / Snøhetta In the evolving landscape of architecture and urban design, bioclimatic and biogenic envelopes present a compelling vision for future cities. Yazdanseta explores the concept of bioclimatic envelopes and their interaction with passive architectural design principles. Read more »

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Dundee Design Festival sets out to become world's most sustainable

Deezen

Dundee Design Festival has outlined the sustainability strategy that it hopes will make Scotland 's largest design event the world's most sustainable design festival. The Dundee Design Festival will reuse stored exhibition materials from the V&A Dundee. That doesn't make sense to me. We've created a bit of a monster."

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Three Swiss design brands present sustainable products in San Francisco

Deezen

Recognised at the international event for their pioneering attitude to the design, the three brands aim to have sustainability and circular economic values at the forefront of their creative processes. Paula Cermeño León used natural waste material for packaging incense. Mikafi designs pioneering the coffee roasting process.

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"We can't detox our built environment by swapping out fossil-fuelled building materials for timber"

Deezen

This fear seems to be rooted in the idea that sustainability is about substitutions. The pursuit of sustainability shouldn't be to find a 'green' way to destroy ecosystems – yes I'm going to poison you, but don't worry, the poison is organic – it should be about finding a way to live as part of a healthy, regenerative ecosystem.