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DECEMBER 18, 2024

At the forefront of this evolution are materials and construction systems , the essential building blocks of design and execution. Historically, architecture relied on natural raw materials like wood, stone, and metals, which defined built spaces but often strained ecosystems.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Image © Brechenmacher & Baumann Photography A new generation of sustainable practices is transforming the architectural landscape. While this knowledge was never truly lost, the techniques associated with these materials have long remained in the background. What is its 'secret'?

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As it evolves, terrazzo adapts to modern building standards and growing environmental awareness, ensuring its relevance in contemporary architecture and design while expanding sustainable solutions. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

Image Courtesy of VitrA Producing sustainable materials and products demands constant analysis of how we conserve resources and manage waste effectively. In that context, sustaining the dialogue on waste disposal is fundamental to positively impacting our environment and maximizing circular economy opportunities. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 13, 2024

Dubbed “Domus Ex Machina,” the event showcased a range of innovations, such as an AI Architect created for home design and construction, a digital library containing over 60 pre-designed home plans, a new eco-friendly building material , and a robotic printed facilitating multi-story construction.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 7, 2025

In 2024, a wave of projects and studies stood out for their innovative use of natural materials, particularly in the Global South. Read more

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ArchDaily

APRIL 21, 2024

Located in Trondheim, Norway, it is much more than just a building; it is a tangible manifestation of the global commitment to sustainability and innovation. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MAY 15, 2024

Image © Pacha Mother / Adrian Hernandez In the quest to promote a more sustainable construction where the use of natural materials contributes to the transmission of local traditions and cultures , an increasing number of architecture projects are exploring different resources and techniques to address environmental, economic, or social concerns.

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Archinect

JUNE 12, 2024

They were designed as landmarks, inspired by themes of circularity, community, and sustainability. The structures respond to the LFA’s theme of “Reimagine,” in which they utilize everyday materials in innovative ways to encourage reflection on material recycling , reuse , and climate change.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It is in this context that Codesign has proudly partnered with 2050 Materials to launch an early-stage Carbon Calculator. 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.

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Archinect

MAY 2, 2024

Ten major companies in the construction equipment industry have formed a coalition to promote sustainability in the sector. The France-based organization, named the Community of Sustainable Equipment Players (CAMD), includes Bouygues Construction, Colas, Eiffage, Haulotte, JCB, Kiloutou, Manitou Group, NGE, Salti, and Volvo.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have published their study into how materials made from nanocellulose and algae can be used as sustainable architectural materials. Related on Archinect: Architecture's top green projects and sustainability innovations in 2023 “For the first time.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Image © Erik Melander Innovative materials play a crucial role in shaping the future of architecture. They offer not only novel ways to craft buildings but also sustainable and efficient solutions to address pressing environmental challenges. As part of our year-in-review, we reflect on the innovative materials that were featured.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 12, 2024

Image © Breyden Anderson For decades, our society has predominantly embraced an extractivist approach when formulating models for material manufacturing across diverse industries. Java and Jam Pavilions / i/thee. While we now know that this model is unsustainable, a major question remains: So, how do we do it? Read more »

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Researchers at ETH Zurich have introduced a new robotic 3D printing method for cement-free low-carbon materials for a circular economy. Their aim was to "increase the cost competitiveness of sustainable building materials through efficient and automated production." Image: Girts Apskalns.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Adopting the spirit of the circular economy by harnessing agricultural waste such as corn cobs, rice straw, and sugar cane bagasse for building materials marks a fundamental shift towards sustainable practices, promoting a closed-loop system that minimizes waste and optimizes resource efficiency. Read more »

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Straw insulation offers the lowest carbon footprint across its entire lifetime than any other major insulation material. Image © 11H45 Working within the restrictions of a limited carbon footprint can be one of the hardest – but also most rewarding – parts of a modern architect’s role. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s landscape, a sustainability roadmap is a strategic imperative for business resilience and growth. With the industry responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions and substantial material waste, a shift towards sustainable practices is imperative.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

These are elementary, ubiquitous, modular, light, and reliable materials for erecting buildings. Furthermore, the transportation process significantly increases its environmental footprint, as the materials are heavy and bulky.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Courtesy of Kingspan What insulation materials are needed to meet the challenges facing the modern built environment, including how to create a more sustainable future? What if some of them are already available?

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Image © Yeferson Bernal, Juan David Toro The use of local materials in architecture is becoming more and more important as there is a growing need to find new, sustainable construction methods that can help address the current climate crisis. Milguaduas House / ritmo arquitectos.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

As we understand it today, the sustainable architecture movement began to take shape at the end of the 20 th century. In this global discourse on sustainable architecture , wood has long been celebrated as a symbol of environmental consciousness and decarbonization. © Roland Unger | New Baris Souk Court / Hassan Fathy. Read more »

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

To decarbonize architecture and control global emissions, it is important to rethink and reduce the upfront or embodied carbon impacts of demolitions, as well as implement sustainable construction strategies for buildings. Read more »

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Image Courtesy of RHEINZINK In architectural design, materials play a crucial role not only in shaping a building's aesthetics but also in its performance and in reflecting the ideologies of its creators. Wellness-focused design is also gaining importance, prioritizing environments that support physical and mental health.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today, we are witnessing several projects and approaches in architecture that explore alternatives to energy-intensive building systems, materials , and technologies commonly used in today's construction. These projects, far from adopting approaches that reject technology, seek to promote conscious architectural practices.

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Archinect

AUGUST 3, 2024

” Through this theme, the UIA says it hopes to encourage young architects to contribute fresh perspectives towards sustainable urban development. Key areas of focus include energy efficiency, waste management, the use of sustainable materials, and the promotion of sustainable mobility.

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Archinect

AUGUST 10, 2024

Department of Energy ’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine are leading interesting new engineering research into floor cassettes made using recyclable natural materials that are strong enough to be used in multi-story buildings. The project came together at the initiative of the SHoP offshoot Assembly OSM.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For the V&A museum's 2024 Make Good installation, design and research studio Material Cultures has developed alternatives to plywood and OSB made from underused woodland resources including pine needles and birch bark. These formed the basis for research into building materials for a post-carbon future.

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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

Henning Larsen has expanded its Unboxing Carbon initiative with the release of two open-source catalogs detailing the carbon emissions of building materials for architects and designers. The first catalog, focused on exterior materials, was released in 2022. The first catalog, focused on exterior materials, was released in 2022.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Working within the institution’s Digital Building Technologies group led by Professor Benjamin Dillenburger, Bedarf’s project emerged from a doctoral thesis on lightweight insulating construction elements, and how complex shapes could be manufactured with fewer material inputs.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Office Kim Lenschow aims to draw attention to this and to provoke critical thinking in relation to architecture and the materials that make it. By focusing on small-scale, mostly residential projects, the office seeks to reveal this hidden narrative of materials and cultivate more awareness and engagement with the structures surrounding us.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 7, 2023

Cortesia de Endicott Composed of very fine mineral particles and formed through the weathering and erosion of rocks over long periods of time, clay has properties that make it useful for a wide range of applications. When wet, it becomes extremely malleable and plastic, and can be molded into different shapes.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Today, sustainability stands as a key challenge, adding new dimensions to the debate, bringing together form, function, the responsible choice of materials and long-term thinking. Adapting to these demands has never held more significance. Read more »

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Thus, the relationship between furniture and space becomes a constant dialogue in which design, aesthetics, and materials contribute their dimension. 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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Archinect

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Continuing with our 2023 Year in Review series, let's take a look back at some of the story highlights focusing on decarbonization efforts, material research, policy implementation, and successful applications of sustainability principles this year. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons user Øyvind Holmstad.

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