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Arup Associate and Food and Agriculture Systems Business Leader, Eike Sindlinger, talks to AD about Regenerative Design and our new Primer, which he helped to develop and produce.   The Primer gives detailed guidance for architectural practices and others on shifting the paradigm from sustainability to regenerative approaches: from mitigating the built environment's negative impacts to delivering one that makes 'positive' the default. “For me, regenerative design is the first time we actually don’t have the separation (between humans and nature) but we kind of treat them as one, and that is very different because that approach in my book is very change positive”   You can download the #Primer for FREE from the Architects Declare website: https://lnkd.in/e2gnRSNc   Designed and delivered by AD's Steering Group, a team of expert contributors and reviewers, this new, free 43-page guide complements our earlier Practice Guide and other resources.   Watch the full video by following the link below: https://lnkd.in/evzmz7h5   #regenerativedesign #adprimer #arup #designprimer #regenerativefuture #naturalsystems #interactive #systemsthinking #ukarchitectsdeclare #architecture #guidance #climateaction #climatemergency

The adaptive reuse of Horton Plaza in San Diego, California is a tangible and well-executed case study into the astronomical embodied carbon reductions that may be realized through #BuildingReuse. The structural engineer on this project was Miyamoto International and the sustainability consultant was Atelier Ten. The majority of the superstructure and substructure was reused and through this reuse of these primary building elements, the design demonstrated a 73% decrease in embodied carbon when compared to a baseline new build. Have questions about CalGreen Embodied Carbon Requirements? Reach out to the Sustainable Design Committee at sustainable@seaosc.org. #TechnicalTuesdays

Excited to share Useful Simple Trust's impact report for 2023. It's 6 months since I started at Useful Projects, and it's been an exciting and busy time. I feel really lucky to be part of such a great organisation, working alongside my colleagues from Expedition Engineering Ltd, Useful Studios and Thomas Mathews. The theme of this year's impact report is 'circularity' a topic close to my heart. It's great to see how this theme (one of four cross cutting themes), is applied in all aspects of work across the trust. It's well worth a read if you want to learn more about our work. And if you want to find out about how we can help you, then feel free to get in touch! #circulareconomy #sustainability #impactreport #sustainabilityconsulting

📢 Our 2023 Impact Report is now available! 📢 This year we are focusing on the theme of ‘circularity’, showcasing how our work to create regenerative and circular buildings, strategies, and places is really delivering impact on the ground. ♻ The key principles of a circular economy: eliminating waste and pollution, circulating products and materials at their highest value, and regenerating nature, offer one pathway to transitioning our built environment. We work in collaboration with clients and professional teams who have a shared ambition to refurbish, retrofit and repurpose existing buildings, extend the life of built assets, design out waste, and use materials with the lowest possible environmental footprint. This Report presents some of the achievements we are most proud to share with you. Thank you to all our clients, collaborates, and supporters who make it possible for us to do such positively impactful work. 📑 Read our 2023 Impact Report in full here - https://lnkd.in/eXDeF34j. Expedition Engineering Ltd | Useful Projects | Thomas.Matthews | Useful Studio - Architecture #ImpactReport #BCorp #CircularEconomy 

How can we implement sustainable practices across our entire firm in a cost-effective way? 🤔 This THURSDAY at 1 PM ET, Sandeep Ahuja, our CEO & Co-Founder, will break down strategies to help your firm do just that. Join us for our live, AIA California-featured webinar, "Sustainability Simplified: A Practical Approach to Sustainable Design and Low-Cost Implementation". We'll show you how to: ⚡🏢 Boost performance with energy modeling tools. 🌱🔋 Decarbonize with sustainable materials and renewables. 🤖💚 Optimize your designs for sustainability with AI case studies. 🌍✨ Spread sustainable design practices firmwide. Spots are filling up - click the link in the comments now! 🔗👇 #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #AEC #Webinar #EcoFriendly #RenewableEnergy #EnergyModeling #SustainableDesign #Decarbonization #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinDesign #SustainableMaterials #GreenTech #EcoDesign #Architecture #Engineering #Construction #ClimateAction #LowCostSolutions #BuildGreen #DesignForFuture #SustainableArchitecture #Architects #covetool

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗜'𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁. From design choices to material selection and construction practices, the decisions we make today shape the built environment for generations to come. As an AEC professional, I'm committed to continuous learning and staying informed about sustainable #design #principles and green building technologies. It's inspiring to see our industry moving towards a future that prioritizes resource efficiency, reduces our #environmental #footprint, and creates healthier spaces for all. What are your thoughts on the role of the #AEC industry in building a sustainable future? Let's continue the conversation in the comments! #EarthDay #BuildingGreen #SustainabilityInAEC

5 techniques, one mission: sustainable design made smarter. 🌍  From solar studies to carbon analysis, this is your guide to building a greener tomorrow.  Share this with someone from the AEC Industry and take a step toward sustainability! #SustainableDesign #ComputationalDesign #GreenInnovation #EnergyEfficient #DaylightStudies #UrbanSimulations #LifeCycleAnalysis #SustainableArchitecture #BIMForSustainability #EcoEngineering #SolarSimulations #BuildingEnergyEfficiency #DesignForTomorrow #SmartConstruction #SustainabilityInFocus

We’re still LIVE and there is still time to catch sessions. Upcoming we have: 🦸♀️Tracy McCartney - Measuring embodied carbon - looking at AI and other emerging tech for reducing embodied carbon. 🌿Travis Dahl - Intro to life-cycle assessment: The best tool for measuring and reducing your project's carbon footprint ♻️Jade Cohen - How can circularity help us reduce emissions, with half the effort? 📏Elle Martin - The Importance of Consistent Carbon Calculation Methods 👥Rebecca Lashley - Challenging People - Challenging ourselves and others to change our attitudes and practices to decarbonise the construction sector 🧱Phanos Hadjikyriakou and Sam Burdett - How can today's and tomorrow's materials create the impact we need? Then the roundup with Johnathan Munkley and Matthew Jackson #zeroconvirtual #embodiedcarbon #sustainableconstruction #construction #architecture

At Community Architects, we constantly seek the latest manufacturing trends that enhance efficiency and foster business growth.      An exciting trend we've observed involves companies prioritizing environmental considerations in their production processes. They're adopting eco-friendly ideas, reducing waste, and creating products with a longer lifespan. It's all about crafting meaningful items while contributing positively to our planet.      Let's applaud this shift towards sustainable manufacturing practices that benefit both us and our world.      #CommunityArchitects #ManufacturingTrends #EcoFriendlyProduction #SustainableBusiness #EarthFriendlyInnovation #BusinessGrowth #GreenManufacturing #PlanetPositive #InnovateSustainably #FutureOfManufacturing

"Stop Wasting! Transform Your Designs with the Circular Economy NOW!" The old ways of “take-make-dispose” are costing you more than you think. It's time to break free from this wasteful cycle. Switching to a circular economy not only helps the planet but also boosts your project outcomes. Imagine minimising waste, conserving resources, and enhancing your designs—all while improving your bottom line. Want to dive deeper? Scan the QR code for exclusive insights and CPD training on circular architectural strategies. Transform your practice and lead the change. #CircularEconomy #SustainableArchitecture #WasteReduction #EcoDesign #GreenBuilding #ArchitecturalInnovation #CPDTraining #ArchitectsOfTheFuture #DesignForThePlanet