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Architects: Snøhetta
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: 2nd Nature, Directional Logic, Fast + Epp, MBJ Engineers, Morrissey Engineering, +3
Vesterheim Commons / Snøhetta
SAFE Credit Union Performing Art Center / DLR Group
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Architects: DLR Group
- Area: 132000 ft²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Dri-Design, Vitro®, Amico Architectural Metals, Bagatelos Architectural Glass Systems, Meyer Sound, +5
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Professionals: The HLA Group Landscape Architecture, NV5, O'Connor Construction Management
The Facts about Architecture and Climate Change
The "Climate Emergency" continues to embody a renewed worldwide focus on tackling climate change. While there is no "one solution" to the multifaceted challenges brought about by this crisis, there is an onus on every citizen, in both a personal and professional capacity, to apply their skills and actions in addressing the profound pressures on the natural world.
For those involved in the design of buildings and cities, be they architects, urbanists, or citizens, there is a deep responsibility to be aware of, and design for, the impact of climate change. With 36% of global energy devoted to buildings and 8% of global emissions caused by cement alone, the architectural community is deeply entwined with the flows of materials, energy, and ideas that relate to climate change, both causes, and solutions.
Charles Library at Temple University / Snøhetta
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Architects: Snøhetta
- Area: 220000 ft²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Hunt Engineering Company, LERA
Harvard HouseZero / Snøhetta
Slack NYC HQ / Snøhetta
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Architects: Snøhetta
- Area: 12000 ft²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Gypsorb, Mura, Pinta Acoustic, Tectum
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Professionals: SPK Lewis Inc., Cerami & Associates, CFS Engineering, Kugler Ning