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British AEC groups urge government action on embodied carbon regulations

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RIBA President Muyiwa Oki said: “Our message is clear — embodied carbon regulation is critical to reaching net zero. As built environment professionals, we understand our duty to reduce emissions and have been leading the charge.

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Adaptive Urban Regulations: Navigating Change in Affordable Housing, Infrastructure, and Sustainability in the U.S.

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As the demands of the built environment expand, local authorities worldwide are redefining policies and regulations to shape their cities. These innovative regulations can drive sustainable and consistent progress as cities stand at the intersection between their present challenges and future aspirations.

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New RIBA manifesto urges lawmakers' action for better practices in the built environment

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A new "Manifesto for a Better Built Environment" has been published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) , calling on the country’s policymakers to make more urgent priority of the need for better safety, quality, and sustainability in the design and construction of buildings throughout the UK.

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Interior Courtyards: An Effective Strategy to Improve Space Quality in 15 Residential Projects

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Whether in the form of a central cloister, side courtyards, or through perforated slabs and the addition of skylights, these spaces play a vital role in creating a harmonious living environment, offering benefits ranging from the regulation of interior temperature to enhancing social interactions and fostering a close connection with nature.

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University of Chicago researchers develop ‘chameleon-like’ material that can regulate buildings by changing from solid to liquid

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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.

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2021 showed the power of policy, codes, and regulations in the United States and around the world

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For reasons both tragic and optimistic, 2021 was a year where regulations and policy were never far from the media spotlight. To further explore this point, we have set out the key developments and stories throughout 2021 which showed the power of policy, codes, and regulations in architecture — be it at a fe.

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Contemporary Yet Traditional Courtyards: Enhancing Living Spaces in 10 Chinese Residential Projects

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These spaces play a vital role in creating a harmonious living environment, offering benefits that range from regulating indoor temperatures to enhancing social interactions and fostering a close connection with nature. Read more »