The developers and architects had set very high goals. With the Bolueta building they wanted to set a new Passive House record and at the same time ensure the quality of the building through certification. The project participants have successfully achieved both objectives. With a height of 88 metres, Bolueta in the Spanish city of Bilbao is now the tallest Passive House building in the world.
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Designed by [au]workshop architects + urbanists and Architects Hawaii Ltd., the architectural vision for The Residences at the Mandarin Oriental, Honolulu, is a vertical interpretation of the traditional Hawaiian lanai—a shaded porch or verandah blurs the lines of indoor-outdoor living while simultaneously providing garden space throughout the height of the building
Read MoreRaleigh based sustainable materials distributor, CaraGreen, was recently nominated as a finalist for USGBC Carolina’s Sustainable Business Awards under the Community Change Agent – Professional Services category. This award recognizes any leader, organization, company or governmental entity that has demonstrated leadership in sustainability at an exceptional scale. This is demonstrated through their commitment to providing the local community with sustainable materials for interiors and exteriors. They also serve as a resource to design professionals for education on sustainable subjects, ranging from Biophilic design to the WELL Building Standard.
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Business is picking up for landscape architecture firms, according to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Business Quarterly survey for the third quarter of 2018. Based on the responses of 121 primary firm contacts, the survey indicates that billable hours and inquiries for new work have improved from the previous quarter. Hiring plans have remained steady.
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Biophilic retail is a growing trend at all types of venues, from outdoor retail promenades, indoor malls and flagship stores to airport concessions, restaurants, and hospitality retail amenities. By embracing daylight and greenery strategies that add ‘experiential value’ and market/brand differentiation, developers and store owners have the opportunity to optimize profit margins that are economically, environmentally, and socially savvy.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing two exceptional design projects with its 2018 Innovation Awards. The Innovation Awards recognize the exemplary use and implementation of innovative technologies and progressive practices among architects, designers, collaborators and clients. This year’s were Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab, Allston, Massachusetts – Shepley Bulfinch; and Stalled! – Joel Sanders.
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The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the Institute’s Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 15, in Las Vegas. The ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards were created to honor the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry, while providing a platform to recognize concrete innovation, technology, and excellence across the globe.
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AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for September was 51.1 compared to 54.2 in August. However, continued strength in new projects coming into architecture firms points to billings growth in the coming months. “Similar to the strong conditions we’ve seen nationally, architecture firms located in the Midwest and Southern regions of the country continued to report very strong billings in September,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “However, billings were soft at firms located in the Northeast again, where they have declined or been flat for the entire year so far.
Read MoreThose attending the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2018 Fall Conference heard from Sylvia Moore, director of technical development at Shintech, regarding PVC resins and compounds and their different attributes. She discussed the versatility of the material, as well as the importance of sustainability efforts pertaining to PVC.
Read MoreGreen Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI) has announced its 2018 class of LEED Fellows, an annual recognition of outstanding LEED professionals and the most prestigious credential awarded by GBCI. This year’s 25 LEED Fellows are exceptional practitioners and leaders within the green building community, and have demonstrated mastery of the technical application of LEED, the world’s most widely used green building rating system.
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