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Roof and facade greenery? Yes, let's do it! IFME International Federation of Municipal Engineering has published the seventh in its series 'On the Road to Future Green City' in which we explore the ingredients we need for a green city with a future - in the run-up to the IFME and World Urban Parks Future Green City World Congress, Utrecht 23-26 September 2024 https://lnkd.in/exAdtRd6. John Boon of Arcadis writes "When we were asked, along with architectural firms Boeri and MVSA, to design the Vertical Forest Wonderwoods, we were naturally honoured and proud. At the same time, it led to discussion. Was this something for the happy few? Was this really where we needed to go: building everything over topped with a green sauce? Was this really sustainable? In other words: does the Future Green City consist of roof and facade greenery? Our answer was a resounding 'yes'. With a subtle distinction: the Future Green City also consists of roof and facade greenery. That short word, also, gets to the heart of the matter. Roof and facade greenery should never replace greenery in the 'open ground'; it is a welcome addition to it. In cities, sufficient space should be maintained and created for (avenue) trees, parks, and other public greenery. Densification should go hand in hand with making cities greener. Applying roof and facade greenery has all kinds of advantages. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/enWxPsvd Roof and facade greenery will not happen by itself. It requires leadership from administrators, investors, clients as well as designers. Leadership that is worth the effort; it leads to great Future Green Cities!" Hopefully, we will see you in Utrecht in September 2024!

Fully booked halls: The industry is building on BAU 2025!   BAU 2025 is already attracting enormous interest, around 11 months before the start. With the number of registrations already on a par with the successful BAU 2023, there is every indication that we will once again see full occupancy of all 18 halls. The enthusiastic response from exhibitors shows BAU 2025 will once again be THE international meeting place for architects, engineers, investors, retailers and tradespeople.   Despite the challenges facing the industry, the exhibitor response shows that BAU is more than just a trade fair - it is a powerful signal to the market, a promise for the future. Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, CEO of Messe München: "With this clear commitment to BAU, the leading companies are sending a clear signal to the market despite the somewhat difficult situation. As a result, we are convinced that BAU 2025 will provide fresh impetus for the industry."   With key themes such as urban/rural/urban district transformation, resource efficiency, resilient and climate-friendly construction and increasing productivity through modular construction and cost-effective construction, we are putting the focus where it belongs: on the future.   See you at Messe München from January 13 to 17, 2025!   #BAU #baumuenchen #tradefair #architecture

 European Heritage Days 2024 The first Heritage Days were launched on September 23, 1984, but it wasn’t until 1991 that the Council of Europe officially established "European Heritage Days." Designed to foster a deeper appreciation for Europe’s rich cultural and historical heritage, this annual event brings millions of people across Europe together to explore and honor the diverse traditions, monuments, and crafts that define our shared history. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and preserve the incredible craftsmanship at the heart of our European heritage. Join Mad’in Europe in keeping these traditions alive!  Upcoming Highlights:  - Workshops & Demonstrations From September 16 to 20, join us for Creative Skills Week: "The State of Built Heritage Craft Skills." This event will present a landmark survey conducted by FRH and Mad’in Europe, gathering insights from 300 participants including craftspeople, schools, and heritage building owners. Discover endangered crafts and actionable recommendations in this significant report.  - Exhibitions From October 26 to 28, we will host the Philippe Rotthier European Prize for Architecture in Brussels. This prestigious award honors projects that integrate local traditions, natural landscapes, and sustainable building practices. Celebrate vernacular architecture and meet some of our award-winning artisans! - Conferences & Talks On September 18, join us for the Urban Lunch Event: Exploring Materiality in Architecture. Attendees will view a 6-minute film by Mad’in Europe, highlighting the importance of craftsmanship in the European context. Learn more on our website. Visit madineurope.eu to view our full agenda and find out how you can get involved in supporting our heritage. Together, let’s safeguard the skills and traditions that define Europe. #EuropeanHeritageDays #MadInEurope #Craftsmanship #CulturalHeritage #Artisans #SaveOurCrafts #CreativeSkillsWeek #PreserveTradition #HeritageCrafts #EuropeanArtisans

Understanding adaptive reuse in commercial real estate is invaluable. It unlocks the potential to revitalize underutilized properties, preserving historic significance while meeting modern needs. By repurposing existing structures, investors save on demolition costs and tap into unique architectural features, creating distinct market appeal. Additionally, adaptive reuse aligns with sustainability goals, reducing environmental impact compared to new construction. This approach fosters community engagement, enhances property value, and generates economic opportunities by breathing new life into older buildings, ultimately driving innovation and fostering vibrant urban landscapes.

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Join us at DAC on MAY 8th to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibition - reIMAGINE: Creating New Uses for Old Buildings Register today: https://buff.ly/49V5rqM This exhibition presents 19 buildings in the Washington, DC, area that architects have recently reimagined, bringing new life to structures that might otherwise have been doomed to disuse, decay, and ultimately the wrecking ball. Any building that survives long enough is likely to undergo regular maintenance, occasional restoration, or possibly comprehensive renovation. Even so, some buildings inevitably become obsolete due to changes in business practices, technology, demographics, or other factors. Fortunately, many structures facing obsolescence can be converted to purposes other than the ones for which they were designed—a process known as adaptive reuse. Essentially a form of recycling at a large scale, adaptive reuse offers numerous potential advantages over new construction, including environmental, economic, and social benefits. We welcome your presence at this opening and invite you to navigate through all 19 projects featured, and learn more about the benefits of adaptive reuse. Drinks and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

EVENTS: What's coming up in May and June? Jot down these construction industry events for your 2024 calendar to meet and learn from the best Details || https://zurl.co/xcee

A day for exciting news: We are launching a show to address the challenges and opportunities facing the elemental audience! The launch details for elementalLONDON 2025 are below, but suffice to say that our goal is to offer the combination of exciting exhibition and compelling content that has proved so successful with InstallerSHOW. The two shows will complement each other, with elementalLONDON offering a great opportunity to talk about making buildings better, bringing building operators, owners, contractors and their supply chains together. Our ethos of 'advancing the efficiency of buildings' will see the focus you'd expect from Lyrical on innovation, collaboration and meeting the challenge of net zero. For me, it is going to be a great opportunity to continue the conversations around three of my key themes: the quest for lower carbon heating and cooling in commercial and public buildings; the journey towards electrification; and the all-important considerations of occupants' comfort and wellbeing, namely IAQ and IEQ. Exciting times ahead: For more information about taking part, talk to Rebecca Pearce or Michael Costain - or me! #heating #heatpumps #districtheating #cooling #refrigeration https://lnkd.in/eNrK5_yZ

Promising upcoming Webinar on "How to make renovation more inclusive and beautiful" > registration is open!! CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

💡I am truly honored to have received an invitation from the Svaz podnikatelů ve stínicí technice - SPST association to participate as one of the speakers at the upcoming conference titled "Sun Protection Technology in Residential Buildings" that will be held on 19th of September during the FOR ARCH trade fair in Prague. 🔎👌The event is geared towards a professional audience including construction industry workers, architects, designers, as well as representatives from the residential property owners communities. We'll be diving into the potential pitfalls and effective solutions in implementing sun shading technologies in residential buildings. 👷🔆The modern construction industry, despite its focus on aesthetics and natural light benefits, face architects with numerous challenges. These range from the overheating of rooms to the glare effect that can significantly impede work or watching TV, not to mention the necessity of air conditioning that not only consumes a great deal of energy but also generates additional costs and can be harmful to health. In this context, the application of external sun protection systems is crucial, as they can reduce indoor temperatures by over 40%❗This is particularly significant for private investors in the face of the energy crisis and the ever-fluctuating energy prices. 📌 If you're heading to Prague, be sure to join us at the conference, which will take place during the FOR ARCH trade fair in Prague – Letňany. Save the date: 🗓️ 10:00 – 14:30, Entry Hall II, Hall no. 1. I'll be to your disposal together with my colleagues Martin Peclinovský and Tomáš Veselý. Besides that, traditionally, the Svaz podnikatelů ve stínicí technice - SPST has prepared its Shading Technology Advisory Center for FOR ARCH visitors. Our colleague Dariusz Walesiewicz will also be among the advisors. I strongly invite you also to visit it. 📣 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry professionals. Looking forward to seeing you there! You can register under below link👇 https://lnkd.in/d5H8_5q4 #SunProtection #BuildingTechnology #Architecture #EnergyEfficiency #FORARCH #Conference #Networking #PragueEvents #Aluprof #RollerShutters #VenetianBlinds #Screens #Pergolas #SunShade