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We're thrilled to announce that The Downsview Framework Plan, a joint effort between ourselves, Canada Lands Company / Société Immobilière du Canada, and a diverse team of partners and designers, has been awarded a 2024 National Urban Design Awards. We’re incredibly humbled that our collaborative approach to city-building has been recognized in the Urban Design Plans category. At large, the plan will see Downsview become home to over 80,000 residents and generate more than 40,000 jobs, while incorporating 100 acres of new parkland. Initiatives such as low-carbon density, active mobility infrastructure, and nature-based stormwater management systems underscore our collective dedication to a greener, more resilient future. The project represents one of the most significant opportunities for urban revitalization in North America. We couldn't be more thankful for all our partners whose creativity and expertise have been instrumental in shaping this transformative project: 📐 Design: Henning Larsen, KPMB Architects, SLA, and Urban Strategies Inc. 🚗 Transportation: BA Consulting Group Ltd. 💡 Energy: Transsolar KlimaEngineering 🏗️ Municipal Infrastructure: Arup 🌱 Sustainability/Climate Resilience: Ramboll 📢 Public Engagement: Third Party Public, Department of Words and Deeds 💬 Indigenous Engagement: Nibisiing Consulting Inc. 🤝 Equity Advisors: Monumental 🎨 Communications Design: FUTURE SIMPLE STUDIO Together, we look forward to paving the way for a more sustainable, connected future for Toronto. https://lnkd.in/gw6AiYJP

  So, over in Europe and North America, there's this massive push for greener building, right? We're talking slashing that carbon footprint, bringing back the heat pumps (especially for those who dig the retro vibes of the sixties and seventies).     Solar power is about to be the next big thing, mark my words! Nonprofit squads are all in, educating builders and developers. Look out for the next 20 years – we're in for a big shift towards greener construction and rethinking how we use our land.     Urban sprawl, you're on notice! It's not just construction; it's the start of a whole new vibe for a brighter, fresher tomorrow.    If you want to learn more about apartment deals.  Click the link in my bio and then click "Apartment Accelerator"     Follow me on IG @Sethfergusonofficial for more content            #energyefficiency #energysaving #renewables #urbanplanning #prefab #urbanism #placemaking #renewableenergy #mixeduse #solarpanels #sustainableliving #solarenergy #urbandevelopment #insulation #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #solarpanel #renewable #sustainablearchitecture #greenarchitecture #sustainablebuilding #ecobuilding #greenroof #bioarchitecture #passivehouse #sustainableconstruction #landarch #greendesign #organicarchitecture #archello

Buildings and their Adaptive Reuse Latest Article in Mexico Business News In the past months, I have attended some important real estate forums in the Americas, and it is evident that our sector, like many other industries, is in a race against time to better finance, design, build, and operate our buildings, within a narrow timeframe to cope with increasing demand. In a world of fin-tech, prop-tech, and design-tech, the next evolution in our industry is #buildtech, to find the right balance between the time, cost, and quality of our buildings to address the current and future needs of increasingly sophisticated consumers. 'The current situation of the real estate industry with changes in consumer preferences, increase in construction costs and more ambitious #sustainability targets are requiring the whole ecosystem to consider other alternatives that will result in #adaptable, #innovative, and #sustainable building projects.' Find more in: https://lnkd.in/e9du49VT #realestate #trends #adaptive #reuse #solutions #architecture #design #adaptability #innovation #technology #sustainability #salvadorrivasarchitect #salvadorrivasarchitects

Exciting news in sustainable construction🔊🌏 High Six and CREE BUILDINGS: Shaping a Green Future in France! High Six and CREE Buildings have teamed up to accelerate the spread of timber-hybrid, low-carbon buildings across France. This valuable partnership brings innovative and scalable construction methods, already proven in landmark buildings globally, to the French market. Despite industry challenges, this collaboration is set to revolutionize green construction, offering solutions for decarbonization, labor efficiency, and supply chain optimization. Founded in 2021, High Six gathers a wide expertise in digital design, offsite construction and product approach, together with regional ecosystems to deliver low-carbon building projects. Thanks to a unique service offering, High Six streamlines the design and build processes, providing real estate players with unprecedented predictability and visibility on their cost, carbon and planning impacts, while fostering architectural expression. #creebuildings #greenbuildings #futureofbuilding #highsix

🌉🏠 #InnovativeLiving2024: Pioneering in Waterfront Development and Bridge Construction As we embrace 2024, we are thrilled to announce our ambitious projects focusing on waterfront living and advanced bridge construction. This year is set to be a hallmark in our commitment to revolutionizing the way we interact with water-based environments. Our 2024 Vision: Revolutionizing Waterfront Living: We're expanding our portfolio with state-of-the-art water homes, blending modern living with the tranquility of waterside settings. Bridging the Future: Our focus on innovative bridge construction aims to enhance connectivity and aesthetics, incorporating sustainable materials and intelligent design. Sustainability at the Forefront: Both our water homes and bridges will be examples of eco-friendly engineering, utilizing renewable energy sources and minimizing environmental impact. Community and Connectivity: These projects aren't just about structures; they're about creating interconnected communities and fostering a harmonious relationship with our waterways. Join us on this exciting journey as we set new benchmarks in sustainable development and innovative design in 2024! https://lnkd.in/gkksWcYC #WaterfrontDevelopment #BridgeConstruction #SustainableEngineering #InnovativeDesign 🌊🌁

Can we afford the Carbon cost of a new building? 🌏 This week has been a story of two tales; the former - a blue-suited conference representing what some see as being the problem with the built environment industry. The latter - the most progressive, passionate, and publicly-engaged client and opportunity i've ever encountered. They are both engaged with the idea of embodied carbon targets, but... - The former looks at what the construction of today's buildings emit and sees a 40% reduction as a bold challenge that might be too ambitious. - The latter starts with what our known remaining carbon budget is to align with a 1.5oC pathway requires, is staggered by what the industry is currently targetting, and asks how we achieve what needs to be done to survive. Whilst I know how challenging it is to currently deliver buildings to 400 kgCO2e/sqm A-C, I hugely applaud and support those that question whether we can afford to build, if our remaining budget is 20 kgCO2e/sqm. We must look at every building we have, and ask ourselves how we can use our existing buildings better. https://lnkd.in/eqTRhr4h

One of the most gratifying things about design is that our collective efforts can have a positive impact on the community for generations. Read our blog post about what it means to build a resilient city: https://bit.ly/44Jfldg #ddaengineers #structuralengineering #miami

One of the most gratifying things about design is that our collective efforts can have a positive impact on the community for generations. Read our blog post about what it means to build a resilient city: https://bit.ly/44Jfldg #ddaengineers #structuralengineering #miami

As the world moves closer to global #NetZero targets, how much of the solution lies in the retrofit of historical buildings? John Miles of Assent Building Control has answers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/exqtdJjn

📜 BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe ha analizado el modelo Opengela en el estudio "Unlocking the potential of community-driven models to drive residential renovation: Insights from six case studies" publicado recientemente. ➡ Junto a otros cinco casos a nivel europeo, destaca que las oficinas de barrio son fundamentales para impulsar el desarrollo comunitario y las iniciativas de eficiencia energética. - 📜 BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe has featured the Opengela model in its recently published study "Unlocking the potential of community-driven models to drive residential renovation: Insights from six case studies". ➡ Together with five other cases at European level, it highlights that one-stop shops are key to driving community development and energy efficiency initiatives. - 📜 BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe erakundeak Opengela eredua aztertu du "Unlocking the potential of community-driven models to drive residential renovation: Insights from six case studies" azterlanean. ➡ Europa mailako beste bost kasurekin batera, nabarmentzekoa da auzo-bulegoak funtsezkoak direla Erkidegoaren garapena eta energia-eraginkortasuneko ekimenak bultzatzeko.