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Explore how daylighting is transforming urban spaces in Dr. Neall Digert, Ph.D., MIES's recent article in Buildings Magazine. The feature examines the role of daylight in enhancing retrofit and adaptive reuse projects, demonstrating how these solutions create sustainable, welcoming and visually refined interiors across various settings, from educational institutions to community centers. In projects such as Kingspan Light + Air's Austin Community College and our Lincoln School retrofits, advanced fenestration systems redefine urban architecture by seamlessly delivering natural light, promoting occupant well-being and advancing energy efficiency. https://buff.ly/4eNE0BR #SolatubeInternational #NaturalLight #Innovation #Solatube #UrbanDesign #Retrofit #AdaptiveReuse

Great article by Dr. Neall Digert, Ph.D., MIES about the role daylight plays in sustainable and healthy environments. Not just in new builds but also retrofit and adaptive reuse projects. #DesignwithDaylight #Sustainability #SickBuildingSyndrome #Daylight #NetZero #EnergyEfficiency #Solatube

"In the space of Jackson Street, we repurposed a travel lane and parking lane" — Cindy Zerger, ASLA, PLA, Urban Design Practice Lead, Toole Design Group Landscape architects at Toole Design designed the complete and green street – the Jackson Street Reconstruction Project – in Saint Paul, Minnesota, creating new safe bike infrastructure that cuts emissions from vehicles. Learn more at asla.org/positive Check in tomorrow as we make the case for a future guided by climate and nature positive design. #LandscapeArchitecture #Transportation #BikeInfrastructure

Check out Urban Design Practice Lead Cindy Zerger, PLA, ASLA in this American Society of Landscape Architects video series, where she shares how Toole Design is making streets and paths safer, greener, and more connected. 🌿 Our work on Jackson Street, the first segment of the Capital City Bikeway in Saint Paul, MN, combines green infrastructure, public art, and wayfinding to enhance community well-being and reduce emissions. See more photos and details on our project page: https://lnkd.in/e38nmz9F

We live in a world where extreme weather events are becoming more common. Storms, floods, landslides and heat waves – the challenge of climate change calls for buildings that can withstand a new reality. In Barbados, architectural designer Alyssa- Amor Gibbons is convinced that part of the solution can come from time-tested techniques. Gibbons encourages building designers across the planet to take a close look at traditional designs when solving design challenges. “Just because something is usually done a particular way doesn’t mean it’s the best way. There’s often endemic design that has survived decades, maybe even centuries. That should be your starting point.” Read more of her story here: https://bit.ly/3SmCn5C #ProtectingtheEssential

Marlon Clickfix brightens Farnborough Airport’s new Domus III hangar Brett Martin’s Marlon Clickfix polycarbonate panel glazing system has provided a key architectural feature for Farnborough Airport’s new state-of-the-art hangar—Domus III. Incorporated as part of the hangar’s extensive door system, the Clickfix panels allow daylight to flood the hangar and reduce the need for artificial lighting in the highly sustainable facility. Brett Martin Ltd https://lnkd.in/dvDss2zP #MarlonClickfix #BrettMartin #FarnboroughAirport #DomusIII #SustainableArchitecture

🌿🏡 Building for Resilience in California 🔥 As wildfires become a growing threat in California, it’s more important than ever to prioritize fire-resistant design in new homes. Architects @Karina Maher and Michael Kovac set an inspiring example with their Los Angeles home, built with fire-resistant and sustainable features. When the Palisades Fire broke out, their home stood strong—intact amidst the destruction around it. Their home is a testament to resilient design, incorporating eco-friendly materials and advanced protective systems to withstand flames while reducing environmental impact. This story highlights a critical message: the homes we build today must be designed to face tomorrow’s challenges. Architects and technologists- How can we make fire-resistant, sustainable housing the standard? Let’s start the conversation.

This article touches on the importance of climate adaptive design, describing a number of fire-resistant design features and materials that contributed to the unlikely survival of a home in the Pacific Palisades fire. #climateadaptivedesign #resilience #resistanthouse #PacificPalisades