BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Aiming to quickly and sustainably transport people around the city, the tunnel will have electric vehicles that travel in a set looped path at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. @boringcompany would like to thank The Crown Prince of Dubai @HamdanMohammed and the Chairman of the RTA.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Concrete is one of the most ubiquitous and versatile materials in modern construction, utilized in everything from basic roadwork to record-breaking skyscrapers like Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. This interplay resulted in a concrete that, rather than degrading, seemed to grow stronger with each encounter with the marine environment.

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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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Architizer

DECEMBER 31, 2024

They engage with their surrounding context, utilizing local materials and responding to community needs, while often incorporating sustainable technologies that mitigate their environmental footprint. Beyond creating beautiful landmarks, these projects focus on fostering connection and accessibility.

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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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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

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. Roof Gardens These principles continue to influence urban planners and architects to this day.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 16, 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. Would the people themselves input commands to a central server, thus controlling their environment more effectively?

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Architecture 2030 ’s 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. Ghaith Tibi is an urban planner and sustainable development advisor with extensive experience in city planning and sustainability advisory projects in the Middle East.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

From creating microclimates along the path to emphasizing connectivity and sustainable materials, the High Line’s progression tells a larger story of shifting priorities in urban spaces. Each area was thoughtfully planned, yet the result felt delightfully unscripted, as if visitors were wandering through a self-sustaining urban meadow.

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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, this means increased property value, improved indoor environments, and energy savings.

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Architizer

MAY 22, 2024

If Architizer’s Sustainable Practice series has taught us anything, it’s that environmentally friendly buildings often take us back to basics in terms of resources. But what about when the setting, the landscape onto and into which we build, is utilized as an integral part of the structure? Appearances are deceiving.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A single energy-efficient home plays a significant part in giving back to the environment. And here’s how you can also take that sustainable approach: Conduct an Energy Audit. For extra insulation, it’s always a smart idea to utilize a rug in the winter months. Utilize Smart Lighting. Insulate the Walls. Start Composting.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Characteristics of Brutalist Architecture Boston City Hall Public Spaces Renovation by Utile, Inc. Does Brutalism align with or contradict contemporary sustainability practices? Brutalism intersects with contemporary sustainability practices in two contrasting ways. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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SW Oregon Architect

JULY 7, 2024

The built environment becomes a fleeting snapshot of a moment rather than a lasting record of our evolution. Repurposing existing buildings to serve new functions extends their utility while minimizing waste, resource depletion, and embodied carbon. Advocating for adaptive reuse is essential in promoting a sustainable future.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 18, 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. Boston City Hall Public Spaces Renovation by Utile, Inc. Start your entry to receive global recognition for your work! A horse would, of course, be a better choice, no?

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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

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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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2023

Speaking to Dezeen from his studio, which is housed in the former Burberry textile factory in east London, the British designer explained that sustainable fashion has gone from fringe to mainstream since he started his brand in the late noughties. A lot more people have woken up to the reality of the environment that we live in today."

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 31, 2022

While homes are your go-to places to feel secure, sustainable homes make a promise of safety to the natural environment. The worth of a structure doesn’t lie in the building’s cost, rather, it can only be evaluated through its impact on surroundings and environment. 17 Most Incredible Sustainable Homes Embedded in Nature.

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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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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. Sustainability and the comfort of spatial users are skillfully addressed in this holistic scheme.

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Architecture Ideas

APRIL 19, 2023

Since it first opened its doors in 2017, Edgewood Tahoe has continued to uphold its commitment to sustainability with the installation of electric car charging stations, a decrease in the use of water and chemicals, and an expansion of the wildlife habitat at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Source: momondo.dk

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A sustainable (a.k.a. eco-friendly) building material is one that minimizes its impact on the environment – whether in its production, use, or disposal – and that can be readily recycled. It is also a biodegradable and sustainable material since bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world.

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DesignRulz

JULY 24, 2023

In the fast-paced architecture world, wherein buildings rise and cities expand rapidly, enforcing sustainable practices must be prioritized. However, a sustainable building goes beyond bricks and mortar. Architects are pivotal in executing these sustainable routines, affecting how buildings are designed, built, and utilized.

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Architizer

AUGUST 12, 2024

Suffice to say, though, building in this remote environment is tough, let alone constructing something that can endure brutal elements over long periods of time. Meanwhile, the interior uses water-resistant Meranti plywood, hiding thick insulation that provides a comfortable working environment. appeared first on Journal.

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The Architecture Designs

MAY 13, 2024

Elevate the aesthetic appeal and utility of your space with just a few modifications. Sustainable Elements source: pinterest Embrace sustainability in your bathroom regeneration by choosing environmentally friendly materials and fixtures. For more information, please visit our website.

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Deezen

APRIL 13, 2025

The bricks create visual depth that transforms with the sun's movement The bricks also come in six sizes: Modular, Norman, Ambassador, Economo Modular, Utility, Monarch, in addition to thin brick variations. Durability is perhaps brick's greatest sustainability feature," concluded Belden.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

From certification systems to subsidies for sustainable construction, there is no shortage of incentives and signposts to help guide the AEC industry toward a cleaner future. While architects routinely taut buildings as “sustainable,” it is a challenge to provide a universal measure of sustainability for architecture globally.

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SW Oregon Architect

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The Dutch are renowned for their innovative and forward-thinking approach to urban design, and consequently their livable, sustainable, and safe cities. The corresponding impact upon the morphology of urban environments and streetscapes in the Netherlands is profound. A radical paradigm shift is necessary if U.S.

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BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. What Makes a Sustainable Structure? Engineered wood products therefore also optimize timber resource utilization.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Corian Solid Surface offers interior designers and architects design solutions that enable them to create sustainable spaces for people to live, and is committed to deliver solutions that "drive the circular economy, solve climate change and help communities thrive". Partnership content. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Plykea Workshop is a transformative design that merges a production facility, office, showroom, and meeting space into a unified and dynamic environment. This adaptive design prioritizes both sustainability and functionality, utilizing locally sourced materials and incorporating effective acoustic and environmental strategies.

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Architonic

MARCH 7, 2022

A mere 24 months ago it was a decrepit overgrown riverfront faced by low grade industrial warehouses with remnants of paths, industrial and disused utilities evidence of many years of change and neglect within the district. SPARK’s design concept used the single cell Diatom as a recurring mo…

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Enter the A+Product Awards For practicing architects, understanding and utilizing materials isn’t just a professional responsibility; it’s part of a larger goal of confronting and addressing accountability. Crafted from recycled PET bottles, the panels are part of a commitment to environmental responsibility.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A landscape designer might suggest utilizing focal points, harmony, or symmetry through shrubs or decorative elements such as a fountain or birdbath. Hence, a well-drained environment is highly-suited. So, you’re playing your part in maintaining the environment. Are you looking for more architectural features or plantations?

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