Biomimicry in Architecture
The strength of nature is “lazy and intelligent,” says Sigrid Adriaenssens, a professor of engineering at Princeton who specializes in biomimicry. Spider silk is five times stronger than steel.
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Buildings designed to connect people with nature and to mimic the patterns and systems found in the natural world.
Biophilia and biomimicry are two concepts that are gaining momentum in the field of architecture.
The need for independent control of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
Today third party independent verification (review and inspection) plays an important role in ensuring confidence in data. But, there are other crucial enhancements that must be made.
Sustainable buildings are for people
Chris Butters editorial to the book: 100 SUSTAINABLE SCOTTISH BUILDINGS
So the idealists were right, Utopia requires constraints. Professor Sandy Halliday MCIBSE CEng
Crucial aspect of architectural skills and imagination
Book: Sustainable construction second edition.
a masterclass on the principles and techniques involved in the design and delivery of practical, affordable, high quality sustainable buildings and places.
Circular Ecodesign, Materials and the Value Chain
Circular economy, sustainable products, ecological and social responsibility – by Chris Butters
Scope of opportunity with environmental requirements at Norwegian Steel Day 2022
Our presentation includes environmental demand from Breeam, Swanmark, Statsbygg and innovative green business development
Building materials are the key to sustainable construction
Major environmental impacts, and also social ones, are embodied in materials. By Chris Butters
There’s a better and cheaper way to ease our electricity crisis – drastically reduce demand
We could fulfil all our power needs with less than one quarter of today’s energy. By Chris Butters
Owen Zachariasse – Innovation and sustainability Delta Development Group
Owen Zachariasse is responsible for all Innovation and Sustainability activities within the Delta Development Group. Over the last 12
The Greenbuilt pitch challenge 7th January 2019 – Oslo European Environmental Capital
Greenbuilt Dialogue Conference- Partner Oslo European Environmental Capital 2019 Materials Matter! Construction materials now often comprise over half of the
Sustainability is maintream today. What’s next?
Here’s the idea: nature is extremely creative and evolved many solutions to solve different challenges. And it does it in a very elegant way!
Buildings as material banks in Amsterdam
Recycled materials in Breeam ceritified buildings are found in largescale areas.
5 Green Building Trends in U.S.
Photo: by Aart Architects – “Vannkanten” in TermoWood from Moelven Wood Project Ken Edelstein from The Kendeda Fund asked eight
Color Psychology in Architecture
Biological reactions to color are solely physical in nature. Instead of the obvious optical reaction to color, it is in fact
Snohetta, psycologists & Neuro-Architecture
The importance of urban design goes far beyond feel-good aesthetics. A number of studies have shown
NCC strives to become climate neutral
Photo: NCC Property Development “Valle Wood” in Oslo, Norway NCC is one of the leading construction and property development companies
Eco-Labelling Worldwide
Photo: Troldtekt® akustik Construction has long been recognised as one of the most resource-hungry and therefore least sustainable industries in
About Green Buildings Worldwide
Photo: OBOS, Ulven Oslo Norway – Breeam-Nor Very Good Construction has long been recognised as one of the most resource-hungry