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Friday Quiz Alert! 🏙️ How well do you know the world's tallest buildings? Test your knowledge and drop your answers in the comments! 🧐🏗️ #FridayQuiz #ArchitectureTrivia #TallBuildings

Are green walls always sustainable? Have green facades deviated from their original purpose to mere aesthetical appeal? Do vertical greens actually make sense after the extra financial load on developer? Find out answers to all these in this intriguing talk with Leonard Ng from Henning Larsen. https://lnkd.in/dRB8k9y4

Ever wondered, "Why are air conditioners on the roof in Arizona?" It's not just about architecture; it's a smart response to the extreme heat. Rooftop units ensure optimal ventilation, cost-effectiveness, and minimal maintenance. Stay cool and learn the reasons behind Arizona's cool rooftops! Our newest blog covers all the details you should know about rooftop air conditioners in Arizona. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gny6xmgr

Want top learn from some top names in the industry how you can design sustainable concrete that is still durable? Check out the details of this exciting event below.

A new technology in building houses in USA.

Next week, Miller Hull Associate, April Ng, AIA, will be presenting Loom House at the National Institute of Building Sciences’s BEST6 Conference in Austin, Texas. April will be joined by 4EA Building Science Principal, Jeff Speert in the session 'A Mid-Century Gem Goes Net Positive.’ Located on a beautifully landscaped bluff overlooking Puget Sound, Loom House is an extensive renovation of a 1960s Pacific Northwest mid-century 2-building residence on Bainbridge Island. As one of only four homes on earth to meet full Living Building Challenge Certification, the impact of Loom House has continued to drive the project forward, advocating for change far beyond its property line. This presentation will focus on key upgrades to the enclosure. These changes include the addition of insulation, air sealing, and glazing replacement while maintaining and enhancing the character of this distinctly Pacific Northwest home. Lessons learned will be shared that could have applicability to other exposed wood structure buildings. April and Jeff will present an analysis of the global warming potential of the interventions and the strategies employed for net positive energy. The project demonstrates hyper-efficient enclosure design and implementation as well as the potential for greening existing building stock. Click the link to register, https://bit.ly/49yQvik. 

Glass façades are not just bad from an energy perspective if they aren't properly technically designed, but they are an horror for birds. Turning off building lights is one way to reduce fatalities... shutting off half the lights in large buildings can reduce collisions by six to 11 times, according to a 2021 study.

Have you heard about our new siding and trim offerings from RISE Building Products? 🏡🤔 Comprised of 94% recycled content - things like carpet, automotive headliners, insulation, and wind turbines - RISE helps preserve natural resources while providing durable, long-lasting siding ♻️ Learn more about RISE in this brief video with PJ Antonik from Oak Development & Design 👇

Parking requirements can make or break the profitability of your development project. Learn how to calculate parking requirements yourself: https://lnkd.in/eHbUHd93

Build it Better Since every dwelling activity—other than cave living!—impacts the environment, there's no absolutely sustainable way to build! Construction is among the most naturally damaging activities. How can this be optimized? Starting from design-conceptualization to observing daylight and ventilation, followed by usage of in-situ earth and local materials, join Sharanya Iyer in her journey towards least-impact building. Learn about architecture and construction processes, resource optimizing systems, while minimizing pollution. Feel rooted in nature with a hands-on, experiential activity that will spark your natural instinct to build better. Be ready for this session with just a mug of water and soil.