ArchDaily

MARCH 25, 2025

Courtesy of Buildner Buildner has released the results of the Morocco Oasis Retreat Competition , an international design challenge inviting architects, designers, and urbanists to envision a self-sustaining oasis in the Moroccan desert. Entrants had the flexibility to determine the scale and purpose of their projects. Read more

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Deezen

JANUARY 7, 2025

Next up in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series, we spotlight architect Dibdo Francis Kr 's Gando Primary School in Burkina Faso the "perfect learning environment". The architect started his career strong, with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture describing the building as the "perfect learning environment".

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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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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments. Additionally, collaborating directly with indigenous communities leads to projects that prioritize community participation, cultural sensitivity and sustainable development. Read more »

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Architizer

DECEMBER 30, 2024

From the breezy verandas of colonial-era homes to the geometric forms of mid-twentieth-century tropical modernism, the region’s built environment has always responded to its unique climate and cultural context. Motorized sliding shutters and recessed lighting further contribute to a calm, patient-centered environment.

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Architizer

JANUARY 22, 2025

Earthquakes are among the most unpredictable and devastating natural phenomena, testing the resilience of the built environment and the ingenuity of architects and engineers. Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. This greatly reduces earthquake shaking.

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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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

It celebrates those who employ innovative processes, techniques, strategies, and insights, along with an awareness and prioritization of diversity and sustainable practices.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The need not simply to replace materials but to rethink design approaches buildings’ relationships to their surrounding environment is clear. With this in mind, Architizer’s Sustainability in Design Award honors the work of Sanjay Puri Architects, whose work exemplifies innovation in climate-responsive architecture.

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Architizer

JANUARY 27, 2025

Deserts in the Middle East are places of paradox; they are harsh and unyielding environments that have long inspired ingenuity and resilience. The result is architecture that bridges the natural and the built, embracing environmental sustainability while creating spaces of beauty and functionality.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Inviting designers to rethink the possibilities of the built environment, the 12th Annual A+Awards marked a pivotal moment for the global architecture community. The following five honorees embody the essence of reimagining architecture, showcasing projects that push boundaries and set new standards for creativity, sustainability and impact.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Through expressive materials, precise techniques and forward-thinking methods, these spaces echo the same dedication to excellence found in their curricula. Terracotta tile roofs and wooden facades create a strong connection to the local environment, both visually and materially.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

This article explores techniques for optimizing natural light, from architectural layout and window placement to advanced glazing solutions, with a focus on sustainable and aesthetic benefits for new residential projects and home additions. For homeowners, a well-lit home means an improved living environment and reduced energy costs.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The design approach strips buildings to their structural essence, making materials and construction techniques integral elements of the aesthetic. Does Brutalism align with or contradict contemporary sustainability practices? Brutalism intersects with contemporary sustainability practices in two contrasting ways.

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Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2025

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry and a better future. These advantages enabled architects to experiment with structure and building envelopes, helping them to break away from traditional forms and construction techniques.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

This interplay resulted in a concrete that, rather than degrading, seemed to grow stronger with each encounter with the marine environment. However, in marine environments, modern concrete often deteriorates rapidly. By contrast, Roman marine concrete structures, some over 2,000 years old, remain remarkably intact.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Each design tells a story not only of its function but also of the people, traditions and environment that shape it. In a way, architecture becomes a two-way exchange: the design adapts to reflect the spirit of its environment, while the designer absorbs lessons that redefine their creative process.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Pavilions are often commissioned for events, exhibitions, or cultural programs, offering opportunities to explore innovative materials, construction techniques, and spatial concepts on a smaller scale. The results are often theatrical, welcoming visitors to new types of spaces, and blending the exterior and the interior. 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. Lighting will be one of the tools used to demarcate space, borrowing techniques from interior design. It should be able to exist in its role as a design object."

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Deezen

MARCH 4, 2025

I always aspire to be like water to permeate through a place without carrying a fixed form of my own and to seep into the local environment and the site itself," Liu once said. Beyond knowledge and technique, he adds common sense and wisdom to the designer's toolbox. The built environment is often being pulled in opposite directions.

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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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Architizer

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry — and a better future. It allows architecture to coexist harmoniously with the social, historical and natural contexts that sustain us, thereby fostering a vibrant and dynamic vitality in our cities.”

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Architizer

JANUARY 20, 2025

A well-designed exterior can be so much more than a pretty face; it is a key component in realizing how a building interacts with its environment. Each piece is meticulously designed using both traditional and innovative techniques. In architecture, the outside is just as important as the inside.

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Image credit: Desert Rock The resorts 54 villas and ten suites are ingeniously integrated into the natural environment, some seeming to hang from rocky pinnacles, others built into the mountain itself with cliffside plunge pools. Desert Rock embodies Red Sea Globals commitment to sustainability, responsible tourism, and luxury.

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SW Oregon Architect

JULY 7, 2024

Rapid progress in construction techniques and materials can quickly render buildings outdated, as can recognition of flawed design strategies (see the leaky condo crisis ). The built environment becomes a fleeting snapshot of a moment rather than a lasting record of our evolution.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Yes, they were produced on a large scale, but they were crafted with materials and techniques that prioritized durability and timeless design. For those on tighter budgets, thrifting and vintage markets offer alternatives that combine character with sustainability. Take mid-century modern pieces, for example. What Can Architects Do?

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Northcote House reinvents the townhouse concept with innovative design and sustainability," the master jury said. A compact yet spacious layout, Caochan na Creige exemplifies sustainable living, capturing the spirit of its creators and their appreciation for the landscape." Built on a former car park measuring 4.6

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Deezen

AUGUST 7, 2024

From a house organised around a central courtyard to one enclosed in wooden storm shutters, they illustrate different techniques in adapting structures to the island state's moderate tropical climate. Open spaces and the large roof planes usher breezes through the building, informed by techniques in local Hawaiian vernacular architecture.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. In some instances, sustainability is employed as a marketing tool, reinforced by superficial practices with little environmental benefit. Order your copy today.

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Architizer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Addressing the ecological, economic and social challenges caused by urban sprawl underscores the urgent need for a sustainable approach to suburban expansion. Further, this forward-thinking approach embraces sustainable design practices, including green building techniques and energy efficiency.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Bentley Lighthouse Award recognises designers who are curious and courageous in their approach, creating work that positively impacts social and environmental sustainability, inclusivity or community empowerment. I like to not lose the soul of the material," Laposse said. It's about minimal intervention."

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Architizer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Leading the field, these six remarkable spaces recognized in the Sustainable Interior Project category of the 11 th A+Awards showcase the best eco-conscious design — and offer valuable blueprints for the industry. The cardboard units and stands are formed with mortice and tenon joints, an ancient technique dating back more than 7,000 years.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The event hoped to increase the recognition of local designers worldwide while focusing on sustainable materials and techniques. We're trying to encourage more designers to revisit and reinvent traditional techniques, forms and materials," said Bonta.

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Architizer

JUNE 11, 2024

But while Britain’s green credentials seem increasingly questionable, the country is still home to some of the most pioneering research in the fields of climate and the environment. This is most recently evident in news out of the University of Cambridge suggesting a major breakthrough in the development of a more sustainable cement.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Sustainability is also a key aspect of VenhoevenCS’s efforts here. By offering affordability within a mixed-market environment, VenhoevenCS has responded to two clear challenges — making a city like Amsterdam, among Europe’s most expensive, if not the world’s, more accessible and livable for people on lower incomes.

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