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BIG and A+ Architects Reveal Design for Mass Timber Transport Hub in France

ArchDaily

© BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group Bjarke Ingels Group and A+ Architects have revealed the design for the 12,000-square-meter Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub in Toulouse , France. The Hub is set to begin construction in 2026. Read more »

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Is shipping container architecture really sustainable?

Archinect

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. A simple technology, they have helped facilitate global trade like no other. billion by the year 2026.

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The Impact of Sustainable Living on Urban Development

The Architecture Designs

Infrastructure, transportation, and population growth have dominated urban development. The requirement for sustainability has changed this focus. Sustainable living practices steer urban design and development in new, eco-friendly directions. Sustainable living in cities improves city life and protects the environment.

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How to Build a Sustainable House?

Aric Gitomer Architect

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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The Future of Architecture: Lessons from 7 Architizer A+Awards Sustainability Winners

Architizer

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories that recognizing designers that are building a green industry — and a better future. Looking back at all the winners in Sustainability categories, alongside the finalists and shortlisted projects, a few things jump out.

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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. In addition to being more sustainable, Hunter said that she felt a "super minimal way of presenting" was more "modern and fresh". "I

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Competitions: Sustainable SIX 2024-25

Bustler

Registration Deadline: Mar 1, 2025; Submission Deadline Mar 15, 2025 Sustainable SIX 2024-25 Do you have a revolutionary project, research breakthrough, or innovative idea – whether realised or conceptual? As a leader in research and innovation, SOCB champions ideas that can revolutionise our approach to sustainability in urban development.