Dwell

JANUARY 11, 2023

But in doing so they accepted another challenge: to support the municipality’s sustainability agenda. They built it entirely of wood and decided to make it much smaller—1,453 square feet, as opposed to the 2,400 their permit allowed.

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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As we embark on this journey toward sustainable and inclusive housing solutions, it becomes evident that 3D printing is just the tip of the iceberg in the broader innovation required to tackle this pressing global issue. Regulators have yet to adapt building codes and permit processing to the technology. Significant barriers remain.

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The Architecture Designs

JUNE 16, 2024

These sustainable options not only look great but also help reduce carbon footprint. Keep reading to discover the benefits of eco-friendly paver patios, explore different sustainable materials, and learn how to make your outdoor living space greener and more attractive. Eco-friendly paver patios might be the perfect solution for you.

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aasarchitecture

JULY 31, 2024

The Municipality of Leiden has granted building permit for the second phase of the Lorentz project opposite to the central railway station. Bringing excellence, Lorentz phase ll, marks significant sustainable development and renewal steps for ABC Real Estate and for the city of Leiden.

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A4 Architects

MARCH 5, 2025

Recently, one of our clients requested an upgrade to their power supply from the local electrical utility in order to install more sustainable heating and cooling for a building on their property. Renewable energy reduces carbon emissions, promotes sustainability, and provides a reliable, long-term source of power.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

It would also strive for sustainability, beginning with a design and construction approach that would support the resorts goal of being as light on the land as possible, says Jenny McCullough, KOAs senior director of brand growth. That was always the goalto own that level of nature and be sustainable.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This seemingly simple addendum, however, sparks complex discussions about housing affordability, sustainability, and the very definition of “home.” Zoning restrictions around minimum lot sizes, building setbacks, and permitted uses can create significant hurdles.

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SW Oregon Architect

MAY 19, 2024

The legislative initiatives apparently passed with overwhelming support, paving the way for new building regulations that may help address the housing affordability crisis while simultaneously promoting compact, sustainable growth. The notion of a “disposable house” culture does prompt important questions about sustainability.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In 2018, Texas-based 3D-printing company ICON collaborated with housing nonprofit New Story to unveil the Chicon House , the first permitted 3D-printed home in the United States, at Austins SXSW festival. Some using the technology to build say it can help with the affordable housing crisis, but its not the cure-all its sometimes framed as.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Building permit granted for a sustainable state-of-the-art office and retail building at Mannerheimintie 14. Sponda Ltd, one of Finland’s leading real estate asset management companies, confirms that the City of Helsinki has approved an application for a building permit in Mannerheimintie 14. 9 December 2022. www.sponda.fi/en.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 1, 2023

The City of Vilnius has issued the building permit for Business Stadium Central designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Zaha Hadid Architects Sustainable building systems will reduce the development’s embodied carbon in construction and its energy use in operation.

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Dwell

AUGUST 28, 2023

Prefab company Cover offers turnkey projects by handling permitting, installation, and everything in between. We’re using software to streamline the design, engineering, and permitting process, and we’re building homes on a production line more like how cars are made." We recently launched two fixed floor plans, the Cover S1 and S2.

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Deezen

JULY 3, 2024

The house is designed with several sustainable features, integrating equipment with low-energy consumption and LED lighting, plus solar panels on an adjacent plot to power the remote dwelling. The photography is by Rafael Gamo.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Their production leads to little waste as a single set of 3D-printed formwork permits the production of all the steps." Photo by Zooey Braun "In many ways, prefabricated concrete parts contribute to sustainability in construction," said Klaus Einfalt, the CEO of fabrication partner SW Umwelttechnik.

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Dwell

JANUARY 7, 2023

Archetypes of 1970s utopian living, these self-determining homes in the desert have been embraced by a younger cohort eager to create a more sustainable future. Highway 64 is a lonely, two-lane blacktop that runs east-west in northern New Mexico, spanning the Taos Plateau, part of the Rio Grande rift. They’re off-grid, proudly iconoclastic.

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SW Oregon Architect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

However, a seemingly small detail proved crucial—the permits for the entire project had to be obtained all at once. This meant they had to do some minor construction along the way, every year, just to keep the permits valid. But it's also designed to be self-sustaining for the Eugene Civic Alliance non-profit.

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Westeck News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Port Moody New requirements for building permits filed on or after January 1, 2025 will implement a timeline and framework to reach the highest steps of both the BC Energy Step Code and the Zero Carbon Step Code. These changes will take effect on March 1, 2025.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Sustainable, adaptable, and affordable, the promises of prefab construction appealed to them as the best tool for the job. Do you know a prefab brand that should be on our radar? Get in touch! Cutwork was founded in 2016 by Antonin Yuji Maeno and Kelsea Crawford to "rethink spaces to make them more elastic in their usage," says Antonin.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

For all intents and purposes, we have functioned as a single office on the Health Professions Building project rather than as two separate firms.

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Portland Architecture

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At U of O, I had a great mix of core professors and classmates, but I grew tired of what felt like a singular focus on sustainability at the time and wanted to get out into the world and learn about other aspects of design and cities. I studied architecture at the University of Oregon, Columbia University, and eventually Harvard’s GSD.

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 29, 2023

Sustainable practices for sewer repair are crucial for ensuring the longevity and efficiency of water infrastructure, as well as promoting the health and well-being of communities. One of the key benefits of sustainable practices for sewer repair is improved system performance.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

But you must ensure that you’re following the council regulations and have permits for all outer construction. As landscape designers keep creating new and more sustainable ideas, backyard landscaping could reach new heights in the coming years. Greenhouses all you to create the optimum growing situation for plants and vegetables.

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Deezen

MARCH 30, 2023

Alongside the misunderstandings about mass timber and carbon neutrality, the essays also debunk beliefs that "all wood is good wood", that it is always more sustainable than concrete, and that mass-timber buildings actually absorb carbon. If it's done incorrectly, then it's just another form of greenwashing."

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Deezen

MAY 11, 2023

Chestnut Plantation was designed by John Pardey Architects Planning restrictions required that the habitable floor area be no larger than 100-square-metres but permitted an outbuilding, which led to JPA creating two smaller brick structures on either side of a courtyard garden.

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Deezen

AUGUST 15, 2024

You can't sustain that." The closure follows sales of historical objects that reportedly breached a conservation easement "The Conservancy immediately reminded the owner that, under the terms of the easement, they were not permitted to sell easement-protected items without the Conservancy's consent," said the Conservancy.

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BD+C

JUNE 10, 2024

Mixed-Use Office Buildings Designers Architects Mass Timber Fire and Life Safety Wood Projects Sustainability Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. 100 Rock Row in Westbrook, Maine.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The lightweight roof is made of foam panels and engineered wood, chosen for its sustainability and thermal performance. Once the walls are tested for their load-bearing capacity, the frame can be removed in a future design iteration, says Cook.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Using an abandoned Portland house as their personal design lab, the couple behind JHL Design craft a sustainable, cost-effective dwelling. The first phase took a year and a half—seven months for demolition, planning, and permitting; and ten months for building, ending in a 2014 move-in.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

"The architecture of Lathhouse is conceptually inspired by the eponymous lath house; a traditional gabled farm structure made primarily of wood laths or slats spaced to reduce sunlight while permitting ventilation, said Birdseye. Traditional vernacular constructions influenced the architecture.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Masaya Homes’ $50K prefabs are made of teak that’s sustainably farmed in Nicaragua. These structures are made from solid teak that’s grown on their farm, where they employ hundreds of workers to sustainably cultivate trees into building materials. Do you know a prefab brand that should be on our radar?

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aasarchitecture

JULY 25, 2022

On the 12th of July, Immobel and Neutelings Riedijk Architects submitted the building permit. With a significant number of residential units and a mixture of offices and a wide range of public spaces, the iconic spot will transform from a place that is only open during office hours into a vibrant destination that is alive 24/7.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Los Angeles company Minarc handles everything from permitting, to placement, to hookups for its customizable backyard units. Collaborations with the City of Los Angeles and Habitat for Humanity have allowed us to not only contribute to the community but also push the boundaries of sustainable design," the founders tell us.

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The Spaces

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

And while psilocybin is illegal, the drug is permitted for traditional spiritual and ceremonial purposes. Santani Wellness Retreat, Sri Lanka Photography: Santani Wellness Retreat This Sri Lankan destination , the country’s only luxury wellness resort, is deftly designed with high sustainability and eco standards.

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Architecture Ideas

APRIL 21, 2025

Maintenance and Sustainability Maintenance is where tiny homes shine. Many tiny homes also utilize solar panels and composting toilets, promoting a sustainable lifestyle. The best investment depends on your goals: Choose a tiny home for affordability, sustainability, and mobility. Final Verdict: Which Should You Choose?

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Dwell

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The house is clad in sustainably sourced blackbutt, and Australian hardwood, which was a custom addition that provides for increased bushfire protection. It’s sourced from local, sustainably managed forests and fabricated in Australia, which helps keep the construction time for a home at about ten weeks.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In pursuing a well-lived, sustainable urban life, modestly sized or even small spaces play a major role in reassessing the spatial needs around our domestic activities. Not only does living in an environmentally friendly home bring about sustainability with respect to the building itself, but it also integrates with the occupants’ lifestyle.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Ecocapsule is a smart, self-sustainable micro-unit, which utilizes solar and wind energy. The unit can harvest rainwater, and a built-in filtration system can purify anything sourced from rivers or lakes. Photo courtesy of Ecocapsule® What qualities make the Ecocapsule stand apart from other prefabs?

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