Enscape

JULY 31, 2024

In a world where climate change is one of the most significant challenges, the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry stands at the frontier of change for sustainable development.

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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. Born from the experimental roots of Ensamble Studio, this architectural startup wields prefabrication and sustainability as core pillars to redefine construction norms and deliver adaptable building solutions.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image © Tyler Caine As world governments grapple with environmental crises, the construction industry rushes to reevaluate sustainable design and develop new ways of measuring its efficiency. The Global South faces distinctive challenges in building sustainable cities.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 21, 2025

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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Archinect

APRIL 10, 2024

Autodesk has released a report on the state of digitization and technological adoption across creative industries. ” The report’s findings were derived from survey results of 5,400 industry companies and figures across architecture, engineering, construction, design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment.

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ArchDaily

JULY 11, 2024

The project's economic approach, achieved through shared funding and direct sales, bypasses extra costs associated with developers while refurbishing a part of the city’s industrial heritage, transforming it into an active urban district.

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ArchDaily

MAY 24, 2023

This waste has a promising potential to replace energy-intensive building systems, such as concrete and brick, by providing building materials that combine sustainability and structural efficiency. Read more »

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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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ArchDaily

JANUARY 11, 2024

© Ye Rin Mok architects: Industry of All Nations Location: Joshua Tree, California 92252, United States Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Ye Rin Mok Area: 850.0 ft2 Read more »

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Image © messi Organized by M onaco Marina Management (M3) , the 4th edition hosted on September 22nd & 23rd at the Yacht Club de Monaco, has brought together 250 maritime industry professionals alongside worldwide investors and innovators to encourage the development of virtuous marinas.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 28, 2025

Courtesy of Purman Polyurethane (PU) started as a solution to a 1930s shortage, but today it's a key material in industries from insulation to cushioning. Its flexibility allowed PU to revolutionize industries with products like insulation and padding. However, its durability and non-biodegradability have raised environmental concerns.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 29, 2024

Image © Fernando Guerra | FG+SG "If the cement industry were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, with about 2.8 Centro de Interpretação do Românico / spaceworkers. billion tons, surpassed only by China and the United States."

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Among panels and conferences featuring Clara Camarasa, Nicola Borregaard, Laura Chapa, Paola Valencia, Iván Osuna, Juan Carlos Vega, Angélica Ospina, and Diego Velandia, five main learnings emerged as lessons: from creating more relevance and energy calculations to the development of the timber industry - and certifications.

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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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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Today, furniture should not be limited solely to fulfilling an aesthetic and functional role, but should also have a purpose in the context of contemporary design and sustainable development.

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ArchDaily

JULY 10, 2023

Image © Cedric Verhelst In recent years, the spotlight on sustainable, eco-friendly, and low-carbon materials has intensified across the architecture industry. Despite its vast promise, several hurdles obstruct the widespread adoption of hemp, inhibiting its transformative potential in the construction industry. Read more »

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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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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

With green land regularly lost to either urbanization or its effects – such as rising sea levels or natural disasters – and expanding populations meaning more mouths to feed, the farming and agricultural industries are in crisis.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

ArchDaily had the chance to interview Sam Draper, CEO of Seratech, about the company's role in building a sustainable construction industry and their plans for scaling their innovative process. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 18, 2024

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. Straw-wall panels. This approach has serious negative effects on the environment and society and is inherently unsustainable.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A new exhibition on view in Berlin’s Aedes Architecture Forum from Henning Larsen will present ideas and possible solutions to some of the industry’s most at-the-moment challenges.

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2025

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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ArchDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Image © Yifan and Jingwen Which are the criteria for the regeneration of a former industrial site? In addition, the quality of the landscape and public spaces are also related to connectivity and sustainability in technological, environmental, economic, business and innovative terms. Read more »

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Archinect

AUGUST 12, 2022

The money will be used to reimagine how students learn about materials by reframing the Materials Lab’s existing collection to better highlight sustainable products.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 22, 2024

The sample platform founded by architects to provide sustainable sampling methods to the design community launched its thought-provoking showcase at the heart of the Brera Design District in Milan. One of the exhibitions this year, created by Swatchbox, conveys the “true cost” of traditional approaches to construction.

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Avontuura

JUNE 21, 2023

The Workshop is a new interpretation of the industrial loft typology and offers a balance of character, flexibility, and timelessness. The post Waechter Architecture complete Mass Timber Workshop inspired by the classic industrial loft typology appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

MAY 28, 2024

“We are dedicated to solving architectural problems innovatively with environmentally sustainable solutions that are simple and direct, expressive of structure and program, and supportive of the varied patterns of human life,” the firm says about its ethos.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It is particularly in the architecture, engineering and construction industry that the material stands unchallenged, accounting for 60-70% of its total consumption. This year alone, global production exceeded 51 million metric tons, solidifying its rank as the third-most produced plastic in the world.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Courtesy of Codesign As has been widely reported, the construction industry is responsible for approximately 40% of all global carbon emissions. This is an enormous issue, and there is no single solution. It is in this context that Codesign has proudly partnered with 2050 Materials to launch an early-stage Carbon Calculator.

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Chaos

MARCH 5, 2024

Discover how 3D rendering is shaping the future of fashion, from influencing sustainable design to revolutionizing creativity and creating immersive store experiences.

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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 the dependence on cloud computing, IoT ecosystems, and big data analytics deepens, data center architecture demands more attention.

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ArchDaily

MAY 21, 2024

In regions with limited industrialization, using locally sourced materials makes economic sense because industrial materials such as concrete and steel are expensive and often require long-distance transportation, adding to their cost. The use of materials extracted from the local soil serves a dual purpose. Read more »

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 26, 2024

So, how can we, as professionals in the AEC industry, underscore our role in mitigating this impact? 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. Read more »

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

” Among the responsibilities for the role are conducting “thorough research on site conditions, historical context, local ecology, and zoning regulations,” and developing design proposals incorporating sustainable materials, technologies, and living species. Bilbao's Abandoibarra Master Plan by Balmori Associates.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 18, 2024

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. The impact of building rehabilitation on the physical environment is significant.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This updated version of the LCA tool aims to enhance the building industry’s capacity to evaluate and reduce the environmental impacts of materials and design choices. Building Transparency has announced the development of Tally® 2.0 in partnership with KieranTimberlake.

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