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🔵 When I started recruiting in the architecture and design space, I quickly learned of the commitment that teams have to create sustainable buildings and design: 💡 "Every element in a building impacts the environment in some way, and architects have taken it upon themselves to ensure the materials they specify have as little impact on the planet as possible. Take something as simple as an interior door. If it’s made of wood or engineered wood, more architects would like to know how the wood was harvested and if the manufacturer is investing in reforestation, among other sustainable practices." #Sustainability #Architecture #Design

Exciting news in sustainable design! 🌍 A stunning 10-storey mass-timber building, is setting a new standard for commercial spaces at Toronto’s East Bayfront. This net-zero emissions structure at George Brown College’s waterfront campus is the first of its kind in Ontario. Featuring a 40% window-to-wall ratio, strategically placed windows allow for optimal natural light and energy efficiency. With smart daylight sensors and dimming controls, it’s already won numerous awards for design and sustainability, including the 2024 LOOP Design Award. https://lnkd.in/eXRNm6yr

🌟 Overcoming HVAC Challenges in Glazed Core & Shell Buildings 🌟 In modern architecture, the aesthetic appeal of glazed core & shell buildings presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to installing outdoor units for air conditioning systems. Traditional outdoor units can disrupt the sleek design and require valuable roof space, which could otherwise be used for innovative investments like roof gardens. 🔧 Challenges: Aesthetic Disruption: Outdoor units can detract from the architectural vision. Space Utilization: Roof space occupied by outdoor units limits opportunities for green spaces or other investments. Design Constraints: Maintaining the integrity of the building's façade while ensuring optimal HVAC performance. 💡 Innovative Solutions: Combined Indoor & Outdoor Heat Pump Units: A revolutionary approach where each room has a self-contained unit, integrating indoor and outdoor components. These units efficiently reject heat through building shafts, preserving the building's exterior aesthetics. Architectural Harmony: By utilizing building shafts, we can keep the external design untouched, maintaining the architects' vision and the building's sleek, modern look. Maximized Roof Space: With no need for traditional outdoor units on the roof, we can transform these spaces into beautiful roof gardens, enhancing the building's environmental footprint and providing additional value to tenants and owners. As we continue to innovate, it's exciting to see how these advancements can harmonize functionality with design, ensuring that both efficiency and aesthetics go hand in hand. Let's embrace these new technologies and reimagine the possibilities for our urban landscapes! 🌱🏙️ #HVAC #Innovation #Architecture #GreenBuildings #SustainableDesign #UrbanDevelopment #HeatPumps #SmartBuildings #SevimSolar sevimsolar.com

Embracing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is crucial for architects, interior designers, and construction companies to stay ahead. By integrating SDGs into their projects, these professionals can lead market trends, enhance sustainability, and attract forward-thinking clients. https://buff.ly/4evGkhv #Sustainability #Architecture #SDGs

Duo Dickinson on the curse of The Box: "The Box costs less to build than other building methods. If cost is king, then simple and big become the default settings for value—resulting in, well, boxes that cover as much of a site as possible... Perversely, the density so prized in sustainable design is not complemented in these buildings by an approach that values social good. 'Density' in a Box means densely packed people." https://lnkd.in/eY-y7ybS

Integrating nature into home design not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also aligns with sustainable building practices, which are increasingly favoured by local planning authorities. Particularly in rural and greenbelt areas, regulations such as Paragraphs 84 and 134 of the National Planning Policy Framework give weight to environmentally considerate and sustainable architectural solutions. If you're interested in learning more about how architecture can blend with nature, I've detailed these concepts in an article focusing on eco-friendly design - a link in our bio. If you're planning a project and wish to incorporate natural elements effectively, feel free to reach out for a discussion.

In the world of design, the allure of "the new" often overshadows the benefits of reusing existing materials and architecture. However, with our large focus on sustainability and circular economy goals, repurposing can offer aesthetic and functional advantages while reducing waste. 🌎✨ How can we, as designers, architects, and real estate professionals, transform mindsets about the value of material reuse? 🌲 ♻️ How can we embrace the power of the "not-new" and inspire a culture shift that aligns with our sustainability goals? In our latest blog post, Brett Gardner, IA's Director of Sustainability, explores the answers to these questions and more. 👇 https://bit.ly/4e3V1Z6

Daylight as a building material? I think natural light should be a massive contributing factor to the designing of a building. Now the days are getting longer, we can feel the effects of having more daylight in our lives, so why not bring that into our indoor environments? #architecture #architecturejobs #mustardjobs https://lnkd.in/efqWhcpR

In today’s competitive real estate and development market, many builders struggle with landscapes that fail to add value—spaces that are costly to maintain, poorly aligned with the project vision, or disconnected from the overall design. The root of the problem? A lack of landscape-integrated design that merges functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability with the built environment. https://lnkd.in/g7TY6-jh

This interaction explores the sustainable and energy-efficient architectural practices advocated by Ar. Deveeka Mutha into her projects. https://lnkd.in/d-RuH_di #sustainability #energyefficient #architect #construction #decorzone #equipzone #lighting #aesthetic #aceupdate