January 6, 2022
In Three Buildings Around the World, Old Methods Find New Purpose
Advanced sustainable technologies—from hyper efficient renewables to automated building management systems—continue to advance at breakneck speed. But that doesn’t mean simple, time-tested materials and techniques like wood framing, biocomposite insulation, and natural ventilation can’t be part of the green building conversation. In fact, as three new projects reveal, pushing such proven ideas beyond their expected boundaries can make them more relevant than ever.
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In France, A Hempcrete Sports Center Demonstrates the Material’s Promise
Designed by local firm Lemoal Lemoal, the relatively modest center is the first public building in France made of this sustainable material….
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In Sweden, the Sara Kulturhus Expands the Possibilities of Mass Timber
Made almost entirely of timber, without steel or cement reinforcement, the cultural complex signals a renaissance for the town of…
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