ArchDaily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Image Courtesy of RHEINZINK In architectural design, materials play a crucial role not only in shaping a building's aesthetics but also in its performance and in reflecting the ideologies of its creators. Wellness-focused design is also gaining importance, prioritizing environments that support physical and mental health.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 12, 2022

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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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The built environment represents, for most of us, the background of everyday life, and yet, when we look at a building, we rarely understand what it is made of. Office Kim Lenschow aims to draw attention to this and to provoke critical thinking in relation to architecture and the materials that make it.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The traditional construction industry suffers from inefficiencies that render methods slow, expensive, or harmful to the environment. Excessive material waste and lengthy build times pose significant challenges to built environment professionals, calling attention to the complexity and rigidity of conventional construction processes.

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Archinect

MARCH 9, 2023

Ultimately, removing containers from the circular economy by retrofitting them into usable spaces could put a strain on the industry and result in the need to use more iron ore, causing even more harm to the environment.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 18, 2024

Image Courtesy of EcoCocon For a long time, the construction industry has followed a linear process - extract raw materials, build structures, demolish them, and then dispose of the garbage in landfills. This approach has serious negative effects on the environment and society and is inherently unsustainable.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

AUGUST 22, 2022

The built environment essays a significant character in the episode of climate change. Sustainable houses are now the talk of the town. They have gained momentum in recent years because of the low impact they have on the environment. For many homeowners, having sustainable features on their property is now a must.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Researchers from the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have published details of a new material that can auto-regulate its environment by changing its infrared colors and liquid-solid state. The behavioral pattern of the new material has been likened to that.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 4, 2024

Image Courtesy of MASSLAB In every city, urban housing projects represent most of the built environments, reflecting an intricate weave of societal needs and architectural visions. Almada Housing Plot C - Icaro / MASSLAB.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Hiding in plain sight - Hello Wood’s newest CLT house blends natural and built environment with sustainable materials. Completed in 2023 in Hungary. Images by György Palkó. Tucked away in the lush rural.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

With walls and roofs composed mainly of transparent or translucent materials, these structures harness solar energy to create a controlled environment. Beyond their original role in plant cultivation, they have evolved into projects that emphasize sustainability, education, and conservation. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

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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ArchDaily

JANUARY 21, 2024

A major demand currently facing the industry is the need to respond to the growing wave of environmental awareness and embrace sustainable development objectives. The requirement to address sustainability is driven by a growing social awareness of environmental issues.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 21, 2024

© Mohamed Aly Etman The “Soil Sisters” initiative explores how architectural design and sustainable material practices can contribute to soil nutrition and resilience. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2024

Courtesy of Limbo Accra Running from November 11, 2023 until March 10, 2024, The Sharjah Architecture Triennia l celebrates innovations in the built environment , particularly in the global south. These installations offer innovative perspectives on adaptability, sustainability, and cultural significance within the architectural landscape.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Unlike the densely populated, man-made environments of cities, the context shifts to a pre-existing, often subdued, natural landscape. This necessitates a more responsive and integrated approach, prioritizing harmony with the environment rather than dominance over it.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 17, 2024

Dr. Arta Yazdanseta, a Doctor of Design focused on energy and environments, dives into the intersection of design, building performance, and plant biophysical ecology. Dr. Yazdanseta’s academic journey includes earning a Doctor of Design and a Master of Design in Energy and Environments from the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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 six winners awarded in Dezeen's annual awards programme were by studios including Kooo Architects , Isomi and Kvadrat.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

From melting glaciers to land erosion, these environments face mounting threats from climate change , making it imperative to reimagine how architecture and its supporting infrastructure are designed for such places. Alpine Shelter “Bivak II na Jezerih”.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As traditional custodians of the land, indigenous communities posses a profound understanding of their ecosystems, locally-available materials, cultural norms and social constrains. This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments. Read more »

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Archinect

AUGUST 26, 2022

For the competition, students were challenged “to explore a variety of innovations and tools to improve climate conditions with concrete building materials in the design and construction of an ideal Habitat home.”

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2024

From compositional, geographic, and environmental elements, facades incorporate a series of gestures that shape the building envelope, serving as the interface between the environment and life inside the building. They generate a positive impact on the built environment by seamlessly incorporating sustainable energy production into buildings.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Image courtesy of Sotamaa The firm’s design process was guided by a desire to foster a deep connection between the sauna and its surrounding environment, which is defined by the sea and the island’s stark rock landscapes. The material’s gray hue echoes the colors and reflections of the surrounding rocks.

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Archinect

JANUARY 16, 2024

” In announcing Kéré as an award recipient, the organization applauded the architect’s “ exemplary leadership in providing the Gando community the means towards a socially, economically, and ecologically sustainable future through projects that focus on education, health, and the environment.”

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Architizer

MARCH 5, 2024

As the principles of circularity and sustainability take root in the industry, the harmonious relationship between food production and the environment is coming into sharp focus. By incorporating sensors and IoT devices, these structures facilitate data-driven decision-making concerning soil conditions, crop health and climate factors.

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Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2024

"ELVI" game is designed to show the result of reusing and giving a second life to objects and materials that surround us, in this case linoleum, while providing learning, awareness and coexistence with small animals such as birds that cohabit with us in urban environments. Whether individually or in groups.

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Archinect

APRIL 25, 2022

Last week, the AIA/ACSA's Committee on the Environment (COTE) announced the top ten green new buildings of 2022. These projects are designed to achieve carbon-neutral operations through daylighting, passive heating and cooling systems, sustainable materials, water conservation, energy generation, and other sustainable systems.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Corporativo UNO project aims to create a healthy and sustainable work environment that fosters people's productivity and well-being, through the use of natural elements and the integration of nature into workspaces. We also make sure to use sustainable construction and design techniques, such as the use of renewable energ.

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Archinect

AUGUST 5, 2024

We delight in using sustainable materials that respect the environment they’re built into and that last for generations to enjoy.” “We hold dear existing spaces through restoration and renovation,” the firm says about its approach.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has announced the launch of the New York City Mass Timber Studio in an effort to join industry leaders who are elsewhere raising the bar for the use of sustainable materials in the built environment.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 13, 2023

The 2023 iteration of the group show draws attention to expressions of sustainability in its numerous forms, ranging from a focus on the environment and urban landscape to the unfolding conversations on innovation, reuse, community, and inclusion. Read more »

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Deezen

JUNE 19, 2024

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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Archinect

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It also provides advanced studies in Sustainable Design, Urban Design, Historic Preservation, and Architectural History. The school is notable for its extensive material library and a technology lab equipped for AR/VR, drones, robotics, and digital fabrication research. Among the qualifications req.

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Archinect

AUGUST 24, 2023

The AIA Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have announced this year’s winners of the 2023 AIA COTE Top Ten for Students Competition. The winners of the 2023 competition can be viewed below.

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2022

Each was selected based on its ability to demonstrate the yet-unrealized potential of applications of mass timber in the design industry and built environment. The source and sustainability of the materials was also considered as a deciding factor. The panel selected concepts that were repeatable and scalable.

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

This article was written by Edward Mazria, FAIA, the founder and CEO of Architecture 2030 whose mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. Hardie/ Wikimedia ; Air pollution in Victorian-era Britain.

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Archinect

MAY 6, 2024

Rendering courtesy Buřinka and MYMO The SAMOROST concept is the latest example of sustainable construction using mushroom-based compounds as an alternative material to insulate external walls, roofs, and floors, as well as other non-load-bearing components.

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