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All conference attendees receive a FREE copy of the 2024 International Mass Timber Report. Save 30% on select passes through TOMORROW, January 10, and get a PDF of this vital tool that gives you... 1) Detailed info on everything from the forest to completed buildings, including the latest carbon considerations and international news. 2) Updated "Mass Timber Performance Index," including the latest estimates of capacity, production, and pricing. 3) A deep dive into the development of #masstimber for single family home construction. Is this the next big thing? 4) Is a carbon sink city feasible? How to incorporate other sustainable, renewable, and carbon-friendly products into your next mass timber project. 5) Brand new "Mass Timber Terminology Index" to help you understand the unique language of mass timber. 6) Thirty new Case Studies covering the latest mass timber projects, research, and innovations, including its use in single family homes, public buildings, sports facilities, and science laboratories. REGISTER NOW TO SAVE 30%: https://zurl.co/xNLP #masstimberconference #masstimbermovement #crosslaminatedtimber #cltconstruction #architecture #modulararchitecture #fabprefab #greenbuilding #timbertowers

Missed our latest webinars? Don’t worry, the full series is available to watch now on YouTube. Our webinars, presented by Richard Sabin cover a range of topics to enhance your understanding of green walls and urban greening: 🌱 Green Walls 101 – the essential guide This webinar empowers specifiers to confidently discuss and specify suitable solutions for various projects. Explore the history, benefits, compliance considerations, and more! 👉 Watch the webinar recording: https://lnkd.in/gry9EGaq 🌿 Bringing life to buildings – designing living cladding Architects and Specifiers, this one's for you! Gain a comprehensive understanding of integrating living walls into building design. Learn about specifying living walls, the BioPanel cladding system, hydroponics, and the entire process from design to maintenance. 👉 Watch the webinar recording: https://lnkd.in/gu4kh7Xz 🍃 Making places better naturally – urban greening Estate owners and facilities managers, discover 'quick win' solutions for greening existing spaces inside and out. Dive into case studies showcasing the immediate environmental and social benefits of installing living walls and green installations. 👉 Watch the webinar recording; https://lnkd.in/gmrkAdpX If you would like to request a CPD session for your team please get in touch - [email protected]

What can you learn from a Solar tube? Solar tubes provide natural light to your home. They are also referred to as "sun tunnels," "light tubes," and "daylight pipes." They offer a natural, affordable alternative to utilizing energy to naturally light dim inside spaces, even when they obstruct a pleasant view of the outside. Reference: Science #innovate #sustainability #natureinspired #whatinspiresme #technology #biomimicry #thinkoutside #nature #naturelover #engineering #chemistry #architecture

Did you know? 🌞 Humans have harnessed solar energy for thousands of years! Ancient civilizations used passive solar designs in their architecture to naturally heat buildings. #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SustainableLiving #GreenEnergy #SolarPower #AncientArchitecture #EcoFriendly #SolarDesign #CleanEnergy #SolarInnovation #EnergyEfficiency #SolarTechnology #SolarSolutions #GoSolar #SustainableArchitecture #PassiveSolar #ClimateAction #SolarFuture #SolarBenefits #GreenLiving

Natur Homes Archviz project Ypz+arch Chris Yepez Design by P. Orbe architects @patricioorbearquitectos In recent years, global awareness and concern regarding climate change and environmental issues have grown. Governments worldwide have adopted various measures to address these challenges, including substituting fossil fuels with low-carbon alternatives like biofuels. Such fuels are crucial in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In British Columbia (BC), carbon emissions primarily stem from natural gas (NG) usage in residential and commercial buildings, industrial facilities, schools, and hospitals, particularly for water heating and space heating. To combat GHG emissions and contribute to environmental sustainability, the province has established a target, aiming for 15% of natural gas consumption to be derived from renewable gas by 2030. Fortis BC is actively exploring strategies to meet this target, considering the augmentation of renewable natural gas (RNG), including hydrogen, in the pipeline supplying its customers. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) in BC New York Institute of Technology - Vancouver - Vancouver P.Alvarez-J.Paez-C.Yepez

Arriving this May to 𝙋𝙎𝙒 is the Intersolar Award-winning Aiko Neostar 2S solar panel. The purest all-black solar panel combines elite performance characteristics. Comprised of its ABC n-type cell architecture, the Neostar 2S incorporates a leading temperature coefficient [-0.26%/°C] compared to other ‘black’ solar panel designs for maximum yields in Australia’s hot climate. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxiqyBwV

DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR STOKES 18  Stokes 18 is a ‘big cousin’ and neighbour to our own studio, Stokes 14. It transitions from the lower scale of the adjoining heritage conservation area to the emerging city centre of Green Square City. In a similar way to our studio, Stokes 18 runs off the energy that it produces, which is estimated to be 1.3 times its annual consumption. To achieve this, 400 solar photo-voltaic panels are integrated into the facades and roof and are coupled with battery storage. Concurrently, the building is designed to be very low energy in operation, which is achieved through energy-efficient fixtures and fittings, natural cross-ventilation, daylight harvesting and minimising AC. For more, head to https://lnkd.in/ey5pdYpU

1st Marita Schnepper Award for Ecological Architecture On 7 November we had the honour to award the First Marita Schnepper Award. The prize, worth 5,000 euros, was advertised in the EU and in another 33 countries on 5 continents, including Brazil, Mexico, India and China. The international expert jury included projects from Slovakia and the USA on its shortlist. The Austrian project “Lokalkolorit” by Elvira Kinzner and Thomas Gruber was the winner. The project combats increasing soil sealing worldwide and promotes the densification of existing settlements. “Lokalkolorit” is suitable for curbing the epidemic of soil sealing by reducing the impact of flooding. Recognitions by the jury go to “Berries,” Alžbeta Kazičková’s floating houses, which, in addition to rotating solar panels, generate energy from plant-microbial fuel cells. Another mention goes to Jakub Hencze, also Slovakia, who, with his “Air Purifying Towers”, has devised residential towers that combine wind energy and exhaust gas purification. With “Cloud to Table” Michael Pietosi and Robin Smith (USA) are bringing innovative hydroponic food production to the roofs of major cities. Almost a third of the world’s total energy consumption goes into the construction industry. Of this, 40% falls into indoor air conditioning (HVAC) and the trend is rising.

There is a LOT going on in the world of advanced building science, and it's becoming more and more essential that we are able to discern unsponsored best-practice research from product plugs and influenced content. Get the skinny and fatten up your building envelope by subscribing to our Wild Emusings Newsletter. Contents include: The Mob Memo from EmuMariana; Building Science Brain Juice, Emu Alumni Student Spotlight, Pilot Project Updates, Passive House Community Events and News, and Upcoming Training Opportunities. Sign up here: https://hubs.li/Q026zQx_0 We send it out often enough to impress you, but not so often that we annoy you... so, the perfect amount, really.  #runwildbuildpassive #Architecture #Construction #PassiveHouse #BuildingScience #SustainableDesign #EnergyEfficiency #GreenBuilding #BuildingPerformance #NetZero #HealthyHomes #ZeroEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GreenArchitecture #construction #newsletter #passivedesignbuild #passivehousenews #phaccelerator

There is a LOT going on in the world of advanced building science, and it's becoming more and more essential that we are able to discern unsponsored best-practice research from product plugs and influenced content. Get the skinny and fatten up your building envelope by subscribing to our Wild Emusings Newsletter. Contents include: The Mob Memo from EmuMariana; Building Science Brain Juice, Emu Alumni Student Spotlight, Pilot Project Updates, Passive House Community Events and News, and Upcoming Training Opportunities. Sign up here: https://hubs.li/Q026zLD20 We send it out often enough to impress you, but not so often that we annoy you... so, the perfect amount, really.  #runwildbuildpassive #Architecture #Construction #PassiveHouse #BuildingScience #SustainableDesign #EnergyEfficiency #GreenBuilding #BuildingPerformance #NetZero #HealthyHomes #ZeroEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GreenArchitecture #construction #newsletter #passivedesignbuild #passivehousenews #phaccelerator