We are delighted to share that two of our transit architecture projects have been selected as finalists in the Architizer A+ Awards. Innisfil GO in the Unbuilt Transit category and Bloomington GO in the Sustainability in Transit category. Popular Choice voting is now open! Please support us by clicking the links below. Innisfil GO Mobility Hub Designed for Cortel Group and Metrolinx as part of a Transit Oriented Community, the proposed Innisfil GO Mobility Hub will be the heart of a future-forward, sustainable, inter-connected transit city. Vote for Innisfil GO: https://bit.ly/4bhk9tk Bloomington GO Station The Bloomington GO Station, also for Metrolinx, responds to its sitting within a provincially protected wetland by integrating the station and bus loops in the interior of a bifurcated parking structure. This bold design allows for a minimal ecological footprint while maximizing access to the expanded regional rail and bus service. Vote for Bloomington GO: http://bit.ly/3JGIoFQ Voting closes on Friday, May 10, 2024, and you can vote once per category every 24 hours. Arcadis
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Architecture plays a profound role in shaping our environments, both for better and for worse… On the positive side, well-designed buildings and urban spaces can enhance our quality of life in numerous ways. Thoughtfully planned cities with green spaces, pedestrian-friendly streets, and accessible public transportation promote healthier lifestyles and stronger community bonds. Architectural marvels like museums, theaters, and libraries not only inspire creativity and intellectual growth but also serve as cultural landmarks that enrich our lives and foster a sense of identity. However, architecture also has the potential to negatively impact our environments. Poorly designed buildings and urban sprawl can lead to environmental degradation, congestion, and social isolation. Overreliance on automobile-centric infrastructure can contribute to pollution, traffic congestion, and a lack of walkable neighborhoods. I also can’t ignore insensitive development that can erase cultural heritage, disrupt ecosystems, and exacerbate socioeconomic disparities.
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Honored to have recently been interviewed by Realta Mapei Magazine to speak on the social role of architecture and how our firm, method studio, is engaging community to create a better world. I specifically talk about 2 materials (wood and stone) and their role in building sustainably. #architectureforpeople #buildbetter #sustainabledesign #masstimber #stonearchitecture
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Prepare to have your architecture perspectives re-imagined! Urban realm cultivation. A concept that might sound alien to many, but it's the force behind sustainable architectural design, and no one is doing it better than Andrea Steele. This cutting-edge startup, based right out of New York, is changing the way we look at large-scale developments, civic centers and academic campuses. Bridging the gap between humanity and the design process, ASA (as their fans lovingly call them) is creating connections and aligning clients' concepts with the public sphere, local and universal experiences and the thought-action paradigm. In our latest article, "Is Urban Realm Cultivation the Future of Sustainable Architectural Design?" we delve deep into the core of ASA's innovative approach to architecture and sustainability. Lead by the visionary Andrea Steele, the ASA team is committed to cultivating the urban realm through cross-disciplinary exchange and deep research. Ready to discover more about the future of sustainable architectural design? Dive in here - https://lnkd.in/grW9Dxw6 The future of design is upon us – and it’s sustainable, it's innovative, it's #environmentallyconscious. Thanks to trailblazers like Andrea Steele Architecture. #Architecture #UrbanRealmCultivation #SustainableDesign #StartupBubble #Innovation #AndreaSteeleArchitecture
Is Urban Realm Cultivation the Future of Sustainable Architectural Design?
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'Reasons to bump sustainability up the list in product selection criteria' ╰┈➤ BCI Central’s latest report, the BCI Construction Outlook survey, reports that, when specifying products and services, Architects said cost and aesthetics came first and second, with sustainability sixth out of ten. ╰┈➤ In Architecture NZ (May 2024), Bill McKay reviews Jasmax's adaptive reuse project at The University of Auckland. He writes, '... here is the good news; this adaptive re-use project shortened the design and build time by a year and also resulted in an estimated cost saving of 25 per cent when compared to a new build. You can’t argue with that, if cost is number one on your list of concerns.' ╰┈➤ Great economics, great aesthetics and so much less waste going to landfill. #ArchitectsForChange #NZArchitecture #AdaptiveReuse #ProductSelection #ConsciousArchitecture
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Over the years, SFS Architecture has celebrated a lot of firsts: first contract, first built project, first office. But in 2023 we celebrate a truly historic milestone, our first (and only) 50th anniversary. While our current designers have mostly traded the papers, pens and T-squares so crucial to our founder’s work for computer keyboards, mice and monitors, our task remains the same: to plan, design and oversee the construction of buildings that enrich communities through meaningful collaboration and purposeful design. Community is a word that you’ll see repeated throughout our history: we live and play in the same communities in which we work. And our work isn’t just work. It’s our way of stimulating community growth through new construction and renovation projects in our neighborhoods, our cities and our states. Here’s to 50 more. https://lnkd.in/g4tgEcqy
SFS Architecture - 50 Year Anniversary
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Carbon footprint/historical footprint. Re-use and recycling allow many people to access housing at a lower financial cost, but also with a lower environmental cost. Reusing implies less demolition and less construction, so the carbon footprint is smaller, but in addition, in many cases, there is structural and/or facade preservation that can have a bonus benefit in terms of heritage value. Carbon footprint/historical footprint.
It was fascinating talking to Muyiwa Oki about the focus he is placing on reuse as a way to bring together a whole range of issues, such as the climate crisis, education reform, access to the profession, and social responsibility. Muyiwa Oki is collaborating with Sarah Robinson of the The Prince's Foundation on a townhall meeting in Fleetwood, Lancashire, this week, which will address ways in which architecture can help left behind communities reuse unglamorous redundant buildings - in this case, the town's former hospital. The emphasis on ordinary buildings and grassroots action arguably moves the reuse discussion on from the rather London-centric focus on high-end refurbs. In the article below, Muyiwa Oki and Sarah Robinson explain how the link-up came about, and why architecture has such a potentially important role to play in addressing the everyday and urgent challenges faced by communities up and down the country. Muyiwa Oki: “I want the profession to help tell that story about how retrofit and reuse can have a positive impact on people’s lives, in terms of quality of place, energy demand and sustainability. That’s what motivates me – communicating what the value of architecture is.” Sarah Robinson: “I think in terms of the alignment with Muyiwa’s principles, we are also thinking about community-driven action, local skills and engendering a sense of getting people interested in architecture. I think they are really the key things for us that we wanted to address together.” #architecture #reuse #theprincesfoundation #design #community #urbanism #lancashire #fleetwood #riba RIBA Fleetwood Trust Fleetwood Town Community Trust https://lnkd.in/eAQvc9Nq
'Communicating the value of architecture': why Muyiwa Oki wants to shift the debate on reuse
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We don't need more parking, we need less cars. As an architect, I often hear public feedback about building design. One of the most common responses I get is: "There isn't enough parking..." My response? "There are too many cars." Take for example my local community center. 200 parking stalls ... 15 bike stalls. There isn't a shortage of parking stalls. There is a surplus of cars. We need to change how we move and how we think about transportation. _______________________ If you like my content give me a follow and hit the bell. I post Monday - Saturday @ 6:15am PST. #architecture #design #engineering
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#WasteToEnergy Marvel - A Superb Urban Eco Innovation: Towering over #Copenhagen, #CopenHill isn't just a #PowerPlant - it's a revolutionary architectural marvel. Blending eco-innovation with urban recreation, it converts #waste into #cleanenergy for thousands while offering a ski slope, climbing wall, green roof for city adventures, and much more. It's a shining example of how urban spaces can be both practical and recreational. CopenHill is more than a structure - a bold vision for #future #cities! Video Credit: Never Enough Architecture (IG) Architect: BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, Source: Sasa Spasic #Innovation #Urban #Architecture #Infrastructure
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🌟 New Beginnings, Innovative Creations: BECC Modular in 2024 🌟 Happy New Year from all of us at BECC Modular! As we step into 2024, we’re filled with excitement for the amazing projects on our horizon. This year, we’re set to transform landscapes across North America and beyond with our innovative modular buildings. Each project is a step towards more sustainable, efficient, and beautiful communities. Our journey will take us from bustling city centers to serene suburban landscapes to stunning desert vistas, each with its unique charm and challenges. We’re not just constructing buildings; we’re crafting future-ready spaces that blend functionality with aesthetics. Expect to see groundbreaking designs, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to eco-friendly materials in all our projects. To our valued partners, clients, and the communities we serve: thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Your trust and collaboration fuel our passion for excellence. Here’s to a year of building dreams into reality, creating spaces that inspire, and strengthening communities with every modular masterpiece! 🚀 #Innovation #SustainableConstruction #BECCModular #NewYear2024 #ModularConstruction #BuildingTheFuture #modular #offsiteconstruction #offsitesolutions #modularmanufacturing #housingcrisis #environmentalsustainability #prefab #affordability #affordablehousing #manufacturedhousing #industrializedconstruction #ontariohomes #ontariomade #architecture #municipalities #cityplanning #ONPhA #FRPO
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“We’re surrounded by cheap, boring buildings that make people stressed, sick, and unhappy.” Thomas Heatherwick It's time to rethink spaces, rethink the form follows function to a more, form follows wellbeing and human improvement, kind of model. We now have all sorts of tools, all sorts of measuring systems, so why not bring those tools and measuring systems to improve our inhabitant's lives? #architecture #architecturedesign #improvinglifethrougharchitecture #improvinglifethroughdesign #casas5d #5dhouses #futurearchitecture
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