Sustainable Architecture Collaborative Articles

What are the most innovative and cost-effective renewable energy technologies for architecture?

Learn about the most innovative and cost-effective renewable energy technologies for sustainable architecture and how they can benefit your building design.

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How can BACS improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency in green buildings?

7 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how building automation and control systems (BACS) can improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency in sustainable architecture.

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How can wind turbines be incorporated into urban design without compromising safety and noise levels?

5 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how wind turbines can be incorporated into urban design without compromising safety and noise levels, and what are some of the benefits and challenges.

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How do you incorporate indoor air quality and ventilation standards and guidelines in your design process?

6 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how to incorporate indoor air quality and ventilation standards and guidelines in your design process for sustainable architecture.

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What are the best practices for rainwater harvesting and reuse in urban architecture?

6 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how to design and manage rainwater systems for urban architecture. Discover best practices for water efficiency, quality, and integration.

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How do you measure and communicate the carbon footprint of your projects?

20 contributions 1 month ago

Learn some tools and methods to quantify and convey the carbon impact of your sustainable architecture projects, and how to use them to inform your design…

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What are the best materials and techniques for thermal mass in hot and dry climates?

32 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how to use thermal mass to reduce cooling needs and create a comfortable indoor temperature in hot and dry climates. Discover the best materials and…

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What are the best practices for indoor environmental quality in green buildings?

24 contributions 1 month ago

Learn about the best practices for indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in sustainable architecture and how they can benefit people and the environment.

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How can green building materials foster collaboration and learning across disciplines and sectors?

11 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how green building materials can foster innovation, partnerships, skills, and justice across disciplines and sectors in sustainable architecture.

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How do you integrate BPS with other design tools and methods, such as BIM or parametric design?

10 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how to integrate building performance simulation (BPS) with other design tools and methods for sustainable architecture, such as BIM or parametric design.

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What are the current trends and future prospects of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology in architecture?

7 contributions 5 months ago

Learn about the basics, benefits, challenges, and innovations of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology in sustainable architecture.

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How do you incorporate circular economy principles in your retrofit and renovation designs?

9 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how to use material selection, design for flexibility, design for disassembly, and design for service to apply circular economy principles to your retrofit…

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How can digital tools and technologies enhance sustainable design and performance evaluation?

11 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how parametric design, BIM, sensor networks, AR, and AI can help architects create more sustainable buildings.

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How do you update and validate your LCA and LCC models and assumptions over time?

13 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to update and validate your life cycle assessment and costing models and assumptions over time for sustainable architecture.

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How can architects educate and engage clients and users on water conservation and stewardship?

6 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how to educate and engage your clients and users on water conservation and stewardship with water-efficient design strategies and solutions.

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What are the current policies and incentives for carbon sequestration in architecture?

2 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how architecture can sequester carbon by using low-carbon or carbon-negative materials and technologies, and what are the policies and incentives that support…

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What are the best practices for estimating the lifecycle cost of green building materials?

3 contributions 5 months ago

Learn best practices for estimating the lifecycle cost of green building materials using a lifecycle cost analysis (LCCA) for sustainable architecture projects.

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How can circular economy principles be applied to the construction and demolition of buildings?

15 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how to apply circular economy principles to the construction and demolition of buildings, and what benefits they can bring for the environment, the economy…

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What are the main challenges and opportunities for passive solar design in cold climates?

9 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how passive solar design can reduce energy consumption and improve comfort in cold climates, and what are the main factors to consider.

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How do you assess the social and economic benefits of retrofit and renovation projects?

2 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how to use LCA, LCC, SROI, user feedback, POE, and certification to measure the social and economic value of retrofit and renovation projects.

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How can BIPV systems enhance the aesthetic and functional value of sustainable architecture?

6 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how BIPV systems, or building integrated photovoltaics, can create unique and innovative designs that generate electricity and improve the performance of…

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How do green building materials affect indoor air quality and occupant health?

25 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how green building materials can improve indoor air quality and occupant health in sustainable architecture. Find out what they are, how they work, and how to…

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What are the best smart and digital technologies to reduce energy use and carbon footprint in buildings?

12 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how smart meters, sensors, BIM, IoT, AI, ML, cloud computing, big data, AR, and VR can help you design and operate more sustainable buildings.

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What are the main challenges and opportunities for BPS in the context of climate change?

2 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how building performance simulation (BPS) can help you design and optimize sustainable architecture in relation to climate change challenges and opportunities.

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What are the best practices for adaptive reuse projects?

7 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how adaptive reuse can preserve heritage, save resources, and revitalize urban spaces in sustainable architecture, and discover some best practices for…

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How do you choose the best software for building energy modeling and simulation?

14 contributions 1 week ago

Learn what BEMS is, why it matters for green buildings, and how to select the best software for your project. Compare features, benefits, and challenges of…

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What are the current policies and incentives for promoting sustainable retrofits for historic buildings?

10 contributions 5 months ago

Learn how to preserve heritage and improve efficiency by retrofitting historic buildings. Discover the current policies, incentives, best practices, and examples.

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