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With new ground up development activity slowing down amidst high interest rates and a targeted focus and desire for more sustainable architecture, it is imperative we find ways to successfully convert and reimagine vacant abandoned buildings of all types; not just office.

Fun for architects! Fortifying for the local economies. Fitting out existing buildings to increase housing options. (Love that alliteration whenever possible! ;-)) Here is yet another article showing the creativity and ingenuity that will transform towns and cities in order to utilize existing buildings that are sitting empty while achieving the important aim of add to housing stock, bringing vibrant activity back to cities. #architects #adaptivereuse #reengineering #reimagining #housing #cities https://lnkd.in/en5tGTYk

The ability to see POTENTIAL is a key design sensibility~

With a push for more green and sustainable buildings, it's easy to see how new sustainability standards fit into new construction but it can be more difficult to implement with older buildings. Renovating, or retrofitting, older buildings often require more planning than new ones and not all buildings are a good candidate for it. Read this article to hear some of the challenges and opportunities of renovating older buildings: https://hubs.la/Q020Y7r30 #sustainabledesign #sustainabledesigns #sustainability #architecture #architecture #architectureanddesign #exteriorarchitecture #exteriordesign #panels #fundermax #createwithfundermax #architects #sustainablematerials #morethanapanel

A great article from Elrond Network on Passive House!

Numerous architects make the mistake of focusing on the design first and adding sustainability as an afterthought. Leading to your home not meeting high design or sustainability standards. At RDA, we have a different approach: bring in sustainability at the very beginning. Read our latest article which covers 4 reasons why we do this. @Passivhaus Trust #Passivhaus #PassiveHouse #PassivhausDesign #SustainableDesign #ClimateAction #BuildingPerformance #EcoArchitecture #lowcarbon #NLA https://lnkd.in/e8HWsF4e    

Architectural Trends in Real Estate In conversation with Charulatha M, Correspondent, #HomesIndiaMagazine. Ashok Babu, Vice President - Architecture, The Phoenix Mills Ltd. Ashok elaborates on the intricate process by which architects manage to harmonize design aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability in their architectural creations for real estate development. Furthermore, he delves into the merits and constraints of employing modular and prefabricated construction methods. Article: https://goo.su/RHEiWz #ArchitecturalTrends #ModernHomeAutomation #SmartTechnology #BuildingInformationModeling #VirtualReality

NBBJ has proposed a modular lab building design to address underutilized infrastructure in cities. The Regenerative Lab is a springboard concept that can be adapted for residential use and repurposed as a laboratory, aiming to mitigate underutilized spaces. https://lnkd.in/gx3_MGr7 #NBBJ #RegenerativeLab #ScienceBuilding #conceptualdesign #infrastructure #executivesearchfirm #executivesearch #executiverecruiter #executiverecruitment #design #architecture #landscape #architectureanddesign

Designing With Users: 7 Projects Where Architects Collaborated With Communities - Participatory design is a process that can be applied to all scales of architecture, from houses and offices to public spaces and urban interventions.