Natural Building
OCTOBER 26, 2022
The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 23, 2023
By Misha Nikulin and Michelle Meisels Everyone who cares about this planet likely wants a more sustainably built environment. In the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, there can be considerable control over one important aspect of sustainability: greenhouse gases (GHGs).
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Natural Building
AUGUST 8, 2022
Mud architecture in India has a rich history. But this architecture is slowly being supplanted by concrete as the country progresses. Mud architecture is associated with deprivation and poverty, while concrete is considered a symbol of upward mobility and modernity. You can read the original article at www.downtoearth.org.in.
SAB Magazine
DECEMBER 22, 2014
The next great leap in the design of sustainable buildings is measuring and reporting the operational building performance. Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building.
Natural Building
JANUARY 28, 2022
Adaptive reuse fits the sustainability mantra of the “three Rs,” (reduce, reuse, recycle) but all too often we overlook the green side of architectural conservation. Architecture is a renewable resource. You can read the original article at www.cbc.ca.
Natural Building
JUNE 14, 2021
Here is a collection of structures built from bamboo that prove sustainability, comfort, and luxury can be combined. Hague is a student at the University of Westminster where she is pursuing her Masters in Architecture. These twirling towers by Vincent Callebautare combine architecture with sustainability and nature!
Natural Building
OCTOBER 18, 2020
They’re working to revitalize traditional architecture in Native communities, insert traditional principles into Western architecture training programs, and build housing justice in Indian Country. Research shows that architecture that reflects local traditions and heritage provides social and cultural benefits.
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