Sustainability is a word we read and hear about on a daily basis and it is a word that is very misunderstood. Acceptance of the sustainability concept has not been very satisfactory because people ...

With growing concerns about the construction industry's contribution to climate change, sustainable design is more important than ever. As the year comes to a close, we toast the best, most ...

Green building methods and sustainable architecture focus on environmentally responsible and energy-efficient construction practices. They aim to minimize negative environmental impacts not only ...

Sustainability has become a major focus for architects, and as 2021 draws to a close we take a look back at some of the best, most interesting, and most innovative examples of sustainable architecture ...

A heavily cited fact within the architecture industry is that the built environment accounts for 40% of global carbon emissions. The concerning statistic puts immense responsibility on construction ...

In the zero-carbon cities of the future, a closer connection between sustainable home design and food production will be key. All too often, architecture and food production are treated as completely ...

Sustainable Architecture is a 2021 Architecture Essay Competition, organized by Archiol. Sustainability in architecture is achieved with the use of design strategies in the built environment that ...

The intersection of sustainable architecture and energy efficiency is undergoing transformation as biomaterials offer ...

With the climate crisis escalating, increasing focus is being trained on reducing our impact on the planet in every part of life—from electric-powered travel to more plant-based diets. And while ...

If you care about climate change, you may have considered becoming a sustainable architect. But how do you become a sustainable architect, and what does that look like in practice? Here is our step-by ...

Costa Rican cloud forests may not readily have much in common with Philadelphia, but ongoing research connects these two environments more than you may think. By studying a remote, fragile ecosystem ...

Environmental sustainability and the energy-intensive construction industry don’t often go hand-in-hand. The construction industry is a massive consumer of raw materials and natural resources, and it ...