Snøhetta architects become carbon negative
From 2039, the architecture firm Snøhetta will only design carbon-negative buildings.
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What is FutureBuilt and why is it important?
The green economy affects the growth of human well-being and social equality while reducing environmental threats and the use of natural resources. Architects, how can this be executed in the face of a worldwide shortage of skilled professionals?
Where architects and building owners access health and eco-verified buildings, building materials, and expert consultants with reliable documentation.
Together, we help bridge the comeptence gap between green jobs and green initiatives.
Tools for landscape planning and biodiversity conservation.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has developed a scientifically based tool to conserve our vital biodiversity.
Green jobs and the global competence gap
A global skills gap in the green jobs market, particularly in the field of
Seven sustainable building trends 2023
Major environmental impacts, and also social ones, are embodied in our buildings.
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.
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.