ArchDaily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Image © Jose Antonio Gallego Vázquez/ Unspash The built environment is responsible for approximately 42% of annual global CO2 emissions. These hasty methods of ending the life cycle of a building have negative impacts on the environment, material components, and recycling strategies. Demolition. Read more »

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Archinect

JANUARY 19, 2022

The firm was selected through a competitive process to develop new sustainable design guidelines for the university. Buro Happold’s work with USC comes at a time when sustainability guidelines and assessment tools have become an essential component of long-term campus planning and institutional strategy.

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Archinect

APRIL 21, 2023

The AIA’s Committee on the Environment has unveiled the winners of the 2023 COTE Top Ten Awards. The ten projects have been recognized “for their significant achievements in holistic sustainability and advancing climate action and equity.”

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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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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Today's architectural megatrends are driven by the need for sustainability, resilience, and material innovation, particularly in response to climate change and resource conservation. Wellness-focused design is also gaining importance, prioritizing environments that support physical and mental health. Read more »

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Image credit: Rasmus Hjortshøj The catalogs draw on data from over 1,000 participants in Henning Larsen’s workshops and include metrics like Global Warming Potential (GWP) from Environment.

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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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Archinect

JUNE 6, 2023

A new project led by Studio Gang will deliver Stanford University a home for the recently-established Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, called Stanford Sustainability Commons, at a site located on the western half of the school’s Palo Alto, California campus. ” An aerial view of campus courtesy of Flickr.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This annual event calls for innovative, sustainable building designs that emphasize equity and resilience, providing a unique platform for creative solutions addressing today’s architectural challenges. As an ideas competition, it encourages bold, visionary proposals rather than specific construction-ready solutions.

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Archinect

MAY 26, 2023

“It is important that designs show consideration for the impact on the surrounding environment, as well as how the increase in inhabitants will affect the current infrastructure, pollution levels, economic division, and urban sprawl,” the brief added.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Image Courtesy of Naoomi Kurozumi Architectural Photographic Office Similar to a chameleon that changes color to blend in with its environment, architecture must constantly evolve and adapt to changing demands. House in Kashiwa / Yamazaki Kentaro Design Workshop.

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Avontuura

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Garden Crescent is a “real forest building” that brings nature back into Kowloon’s high-density urban environment through biophilic design. The post Ronald Lu & Partners design “real forest building” that brings nature back into Kowloon’s high-density urban environment appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

MAY 25, 2023

The Arizona-based nonprofit, which since its founding in 1965 has sought to "influence the way the built environment is created with little negative effect to the surrounding natural environment," launched the prize in order to honor those who make communities more resilient, equitable, and sustainably integrated with the natural world.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

More traditional horizontal farmland, however, does more for the environment than simply growing our food. Viewed by many as the solution, vertical farming is the practice of stacking layers of crops atop each other, using humanity’s latest design and engineering tech to grow more with less space.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 18, 2024

This approach has serious negative effects on the environment and society and is inherently unsustainable. 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.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 23, 2023

Image © Billie Grace Ward via Flickr In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development , cities are faced with an array of challenges that demand quick and innovative solutions, ranging from the critical issue of affordable housing to the pressing need for efficient and decongested infrastructure and sustainable energy practices.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 7, 2023

Courtesy of World Urban Parks How can we create inclusive, equitable and dignified public spaces that are adaptable and responsive to the local environment? Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 1, 2024

These structures were once relegated to nondescript industrial zones, but are now becoming integral components of urban and suburban environments. As data consumption skyrockets, data center consumption rates match the demand. Read more »

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Image Courtesy of Megawra - Built Environment Collective Cairo , often called the "City of a Thousand Minarets," boasts one of the richest cultural and architectural tapestries in the world. Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i. Its heritage reflects centuries of diverse influences from Pharaonic monuments to Islamic and Mamluk architecture.

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Archinect

APRIL 4, 2023

A new three-year partnership between the Royal College of Art (RCA) , nonprofit Community Jameel, and the London-based former Turner Prize nominees Cooking Sections has been announced by the institution in the hopes of using architecture as a tool to advance our knowledge of agriculture-related sustainability practices in the built environment.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 13, 2024

Pioneering advanced construction and large-scale 3D Printing , ICON was selected as ArchDaily’s Best New Practices of 2021 due to its boundary-breaking technology that is advancing capability in the built environment. The Texas -based startup has just unveiled various toolkits and products to modernize construction processes further.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 4, 2024

BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) has collaborated with modular architecture company Nokken to create Softshell, a semi-permanent, timber-framed tent designed to address sustainability challenges in hospitality and residential design. The Softshell’s timber frame and recyclable canvas create a low-impact accommodation solution.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 26, 2024

Courtesy of Enscape In today’s world, climate change stands as one of our most pressing challenges, with the built environment responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. So, how can we, as professionals in the AEC industry, underscore our role in mitigating this impact? Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 18, 2024

The impact of building rehabilitation on the physical environment is significant. It is a sustainable strategy for preserving the built environment and mitigating the construction industry's impact on climate change. However, its social impact is also considerable when viewed as a fundamental framework for sustainable outcomes.

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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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

These gatherings facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas, the exploration of sustainable practices, and the fostering of collaboration among architects, designers, and urban planners. The World Urban Forum in Cairo focuses on local sustainable actions, while Dubai Design Week showcases innovative design in the Middle East.

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ArchDaily

JULY 1, 2024

From futuristic skyscrapers to co-working spaces, the future of work environments respond to the dynamic needs of modern businesses and their employees. Together, these projects showcase the diversity in office architecture, each working within a context to offer unique solutions to sustainable work environments. Read more »

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 15, 2024

By temporarily transforming environments , ephemeral architectures encourage both architects and the public to reimagine the possibilities of urban living. This dynamic interplay, between the temporary and the permanent, challenges traditional architectural practices and opens up new avenues for sustainable and inclusive urban development.

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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 sustainability master jury described the renovation as "ambitious and surgically done".

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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

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As the architecture industry shifts its focus towards greater sustainability and energy efficiency , many modern projects in the world’s hottest (and getting hotter) environments are unearthing more traditional ways to control temperature , light, and ventilation by learning from the past to save us from the future.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 24, 2024

The design of the new hub takes cues from the city’s distinctive roofscape and the traditional use of the rose-colored “foraine” brick, employing a mass timber structure and low-carbon concrete to ensure a sustainable intervention adapted to its environment. The Hub is set to begin construction in 2026. Read more »

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Archinect

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The competition wanted to find the best sustainable design, one that would also revitalize the museum’s surrounding environment. She will receive a six-month fully paid internship at Polish architectural studio WXCA in Warsaw. Each finalist also received a €1,000 ($1,130) prize.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2024

From regenerative materials that integrate biology and engineering to circular economy principles redefining resource use, and hybrid approaches that blend traditional methods with cutting-edge technology, these innovations are reshaping the blueprint for the built environment.

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