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MVRDV "Carbon Confessions" Exhibition in Germany Reveals the Realities of Sustainable Construction

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Image MVRDV As the global climate crisis intensifies, the construction industry faces increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, prompting a fundamental reassessment of building practices. MVRDV Carbon Confessions.

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Henning Larsen releases free catalogs on sustainable design

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Originally launched in 2021 as a carbon literacy course, “Unboxing Carbon” aims to address the construction industry’s need for climate action by providing practical knowledge on the environmental impact of materials. The first catalog, focused on exterior materials, was released in 2022.

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Lower Sioux builds sustainable homes with hempcrete

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MPR News also covered the program, specifically the opening of the tribe's Industrial Hemp Campus which should allow them to scale up significantly. Click here to learn more about the Lower Sioux Hemp Program and Housing Project.

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World Cities Day 2024: Transforming Urban Futures Through Preservation, Innovation, and Resilience

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Image © Noppasin Wongchum via Shutterstock In honor of World Cities Day, which concludes Urban October, this year's theme, "Youth Leading Climate and Local Action for Cities," reflects a growing momentum for sustainable urban solutions championed by local communities and progressive policies.

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Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment Through Industry-Wide Upskilling

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Courtesy of Holcim By now, most people in the construction industry know that addressing the carbon emissions that come from the built environment is key to solving the climate challenge. Yet, knowing where to start can be a challenge for many professionals. Read more »

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Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture triumphs as Dezeen Awards 2024 sustainability winners revealed

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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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"Industrialization Is Emerging as the Only Sustainable Approach”: New Voices in Construction Reinvention

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He shares his passion for architecture and his entrepreneurial vision with his thousands of students and followers on social media, with content that seeks to promote an approach centered on the promotion of industrialized and modular construction.