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The Art of Earth Architecture

Natural Building

This house is one of 250 buildings in The Art of Earth Architecture: Past, Present, Future , a new book by Jean Dethier and Princeton Architectural Press. Dethier is a curator and historian and has dedicated his 50-plus-year career to exploring architecture made from earthen materials.

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 145: Delegated Design

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145: Delegated Design Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 02/26/2024 - 09:46 In the architecture and construction industry, delegated design refers to the process where certain design responsibilities are transferred from architects to contractors during the construction phase. Life of an Architect Podcast Ep.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

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At the start of any project, a business case must be created and evaluated to ascertain the feasibility of the project. Stakeholders then perform feasibility testing accordingly. Has the selection of architectural, engineering, and other required consultants been managed? Initiation. Procurement.

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The Winning Homes in the Solar Decathlon Are …

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Evaluated for 10 different metrics, including energy efficiency, architectural design, innovation, and market potential, the homes had to be as technically impressive as they were feasible to build.

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Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards

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Green retrofits require more planning and creativity From an architectural perspective, green retrofits of existing buildings often require more in-depth analysis than new construction. “We By melding modern solutions into historic architecture, retrofits also can create buildings that are more unique and attractive to tenants.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Community.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices.

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

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Swenson holds a BS in architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology and is a Certified Commissioning Professional and a Certified Energy Auditor.