Archinect

AUGUST 11, 2022

A team of Washington State University (WSU) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers has discovered a method to create stronger cement by putting nanoparticles from shrimp shells into cement paste. The innovation could lead to reduced seafood waste and lower carbon emissions from concrete production.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Their recent bamboo installation, done in collaboration with Taikoo Li, is a remarkable showcase of sustainable design in commercial spaces. This allows them to utilize their expertise in creating elegant connections that simplify and enhance the beauty of various elements. Read more »

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Archinect

JANUARY 24, 2025

For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.

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Archinect

APRIL 7, 2025

Boston Public Library follows Parks for Downtown Dallas as the AIA Collaborative Achievement Award's second all-time winner.

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Archinect

APRIL 15, 2025

The challenge's fifth edition drew participants from over 46 countries, each vying for $4,5000 worth of prize money for designs that effectively utilize space to enable a simpler and more efficient way of living tailored to the current and future needs of its inhabitants.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The awards are divided into three categories representing three target audiences for Autodesk: 'Architecture, Engineering & Construction,’ ‘Product Design & Manufacturing,’ and ‘Media & Entertainment.’

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Architizer

APRIL 14, 2025

As the climate crisis affects the built environment and urban populations continue to grow, the need for sustainable and resilient housing is more urgent than ever. Explore eight sustainable residential buildings, each designed to reduce ecological impact while also promoting a healthier, more modern and connected way of living.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Image by Nick Fewings Unsplash For a long time, sustainability in the architectural field was synonymous with technology. Nowadays, however, sustainability increasingly encompasses different strategies that also involve acknowledging vernacular techniques and local materials as crucial for creating sustainable and carbon-neutral buildings.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Named the Majamaja Off-Grid Village, the cabins are located on a rocky site on the water's edge, which had little access to transportation infrastructure or public utilities. They were prefabricated At the heart of each cabin is an "all-in-one technology module" that the utility systems run on.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Courtesy of NEOM NEOM has just introduced “ Siranna ,” a new tourism destination within the new sustainable regional development evolving in Northwest Saudi Arabia. Prioritizing minimal intervention in nature, Siranna’s development utilizes specific techniques to preserve the local landscape. Read more »

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ArchDaily

APRIL 13, 2025

Bamboo scaffolding is arguably the most iconic construction material in Hong Kong, valued for its abundance, sustainability, flexibility, adaptability, andmost importantlyscalability. As one walks through the city, especially in busy urban districts, it's nearly impossible not to encounter a bamboo scaffold within a five-minute radius.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Commonly used especially in China, the technique was applied to both ancient monuments and vernacular architecture, with the Great Wall utilizing the technique. Though interest in rammed earth declined in the 20th century, some continue to advocate its use today, citing its sustainability in comparison to more modern construction methods.

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Archinect

JULY 10, 2023

has designed a sustainable residence noted for its positive impact on the surrounding environment. Japanese regenerative architectural design studio tono Inc.

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ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

Faced with this problem, one possible direction is to shift away from utilizing it. In the built environment, plastic has been incorporated into various materials, products, and construction systems , contributing to an environmental crisis that seriously affects the well-being of millions of living beings.

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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2022

One of Taiwan’s largest public utility companies is ready to make a bold statement about its intentions with a new operations storage facility from MVRDV called "Sun Rock" that will play a significant part in the country’s transition to a green energy economy. Image: © MVRDV “Of course, we aim to make all of our p.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Image © Jeanna Berger As one of the four essential elements that sustain life on this planet, water is key to the survival of all species. The following homes show how prized nearby waterbodies can be better utilized with great architecture and design. 72h Cabin / JeanArch. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Cortesia de Maestro Mass timber has emerged as a sustainable alternative to replace concrete components in construction, as the latter alone contributes to 8% of global CO2 emissions. Timber ingeniously utilizes Artificial Intelligence to fit these logs together like pieces of a perfectly assembled puzzle.

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Archinect

APRIL 20, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill has unveiled a new fully electric restaurant design that aims to utilize 100% renewable energy and maximize energy efficiency in its equipment and systems. Chipotle aims to have more than 100 of its new locations in 2024 utilize this new model.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

40-storey building utilizing ClearVue BIPV products, solar glazing, and solar cladding. Today, sustainable energy production extends beyond merely installing solar panels on roofs; it aims to integrate various building elements into the energy system. Read more »

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Archinect

JUNE 29, 2023

They include the incorporation of LEED and Envision-equivalent standards, utilizing low-carbon concrete, collecting environmental data from contractors, facilitating pilot projects, waste matching for concrete, asphalt, and soil, and requiring low-emissions vehicles on site.

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2025

Studio on the Rye has added an extension to a terraced home in London Built for a client who has lived in Peckham for 14 years, the two-storey extension nearly doubled the size of the existing house adding a kitchen, snug and utility room on the ground floor. Upstairs is an additional bedroom with an ensuite shower room and walk-in wardrobe.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Prioritizing sustainability throughout this project, Opsis and JA utilized various innovative features to achieve design and efficiency goals.

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Archinect

JUNE 14, 2023

In a novel approach to sustainable construction, a team of researchers led by Siswanti Zuraida, Bart Dewancker from Kitakyushu University in Japan, and Romi Bramantyo Margono, have pioneered a method to utilize non-degradable waste, notably disposable diapers, as composite materials for building low-cost housing.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The energy used to produce steel and glass makes them some of the most carbon-intensive materials on the planet, yet towers of both rise in cities that claim to be sustainable. However, Tile House shows that the answer to sustainable construction may lie in rethinking what is already available.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This under-optimization leads to waste and sustainability issues in a trillion-dollar industry responsible for 8-10% of carbon dioxide emissions globally. Image by Patrick Bedarf for ETH Zurich AICrete addresses this issue by utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) , machine learning, and domain knowledge to create more optimal concre.

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Archinect

JULY 29, 2022

A research team out of the University of Virginia (UVA) has developed a new innovative and sustainable approach to building that utilizes the power of 3D printing to create structures made of soil implanted with seeds.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Ghaith Tibi is an urban planner and sustainable development advisor with extensive experience in city planning and sustainability advisory projects in the Middle East. Ghaith and I had some time to sit down and chat at COP28 in Dubai about urban planning and decarbonization, including key principles for planning sustainable new cities.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Architects across the region are blending sustainable strategies, cultural traditions and new technology to create spaces that honor the past while meeting the challenges of the future. Entirely self-sufficient, the house generates its own electricity, collects 100% of its water and offers a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience.

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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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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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Archinect

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Danish maritime architecture practice, MAST , has developed a sustainable floating foundation for building housing and infrastructure atop the water, called “Land on Water.” Image: MAST It was inspired by gabion construction, a method that utilizes mesh cages filled with rubble to create sturdy, low-cost foundations.

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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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Deezen

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Louis Vitton , Dior and Tiffany & Co owner LVMH is aiming to become more sustainable – but not because customers are demanding it, explains the CEO of the luxury goods company's North America arm, Anish Melwani, in this exclusive interview. And we think that'll be good for us. But we're going to do it anyway."

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Archinect

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Energy-positive home with innovative biobased facade This remarkable sustainable home is equipped with biobased insulation and a wooden facade finished with fungus paint. By utilizing these sustainable materials, the house contributes to a reduction in CO2 emissions.

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Archinect

JULY 13, 2023

MSC South’s construction will utilize what the architects describe as a first-of-its-kind technique, where its building components will be built offsite and then delivered to the location for assembly. The project is grounded in sustainable practices as it aims for LEED Silver certification. Aerial view of site. Completion.

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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

JULY 8, 2024

When architects talk about sustainability, the mind usually drifts to self-sustaining buildings, natural materials, green terraces and zero carbon emissions. Still, this selection of projects — all awarded A+Awards in Architizer’s Sustainability categories — collectively imbue the word “sustainable” with new meaning.

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