5 Principles of Sustainable Architecture
Sustainable architecture is not a new concept. In fact, many of the principles of sustainable design have been around for centuries. However, with the current state of the environment, it is more critical than ever that we incorporate these principles into our buildings.
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Hats, fans, sprinklers, and pools. We all look for ways to keep cool in the summer, so why not do the same for your home? Typically we crank the...
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3D Printing: The Next Big Thing in Sustainable Housing?
3D printing presents itself as a fitting solution to the chronic housing shortage faced by countries globally. But, can it work? We explore the advantages and downsides to 3D printed houses, including real-life world examples.
New-Age Building Materials that Negate Age-old Energy Waste
No matter how careful we are with turning off electrical devices in an attempt to save energy, we tend to waste some of it every single day. There is...
Accoya Wood: A Great Sustainable Building Material
Accoya wood is a new sustainable building material that remains biodegradable, but also lasts longer, maintains dimensional stability better, and strengthens softwood to rival hardwood.
Cross-Laminated Timber’s Demand to Grow By 15%
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3D Printed Houses to Spring Up in Eindhoven
A Dutch construction company is daring to think the unthinkable - building the first liveable 3D homes. Van Wijnen is 3D printing the first homes in the world that are able to pass a home inspection.
Bjarke Ingels: Creating a New Definition of Sustainable Architecture
Bjarke Ingels and his Copenhagen-based firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) are redefining sustainable architecture by removing the sense of fear and obligation that comes with the term sustainability.
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Tesla Tiny House Shows off Powerwall Capabilities
Tiny houses are the rage these days, and now electric car manufacturer and energy solutions provider Tesla is getting in on the action.
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