Sustainable Architecture Archives - RTF | Rethinking The Future https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/category/sustainable-architecture/ Architecture Awards | Courses | Magazine Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:07:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-rethinkingthefuture-favicon-1-32x32.jpg Sustainable Architecture Archives - RTF | Rethinking The Future https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/category/sustainable-architecture/ 32 32 Eco-Lodges and Sustainable Tourism in Hilly Areas https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/a11529-eco-lodges-and-sustainable-tourism-in-hilly-areas/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:21:11 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=445666 “What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and one another.” – Mahatma Gandhi.  The quote associates itself with the rampant deforestation and exhaustion of natural resources. The offset of such activities has gyrated the world into a complex whirlpool of [...]

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]]> Water-Efficient Design in Arid and Water-Scarce Regions https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/a11522-water-efficient-design-in-arid-and-water-scarce-regions/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:50:47 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=445594 An arid climate is characterized by having low rainfall and the climate is extreme. Rainfall in dry zones is often seasonal, but it is also quite unpredictable and with significant yearly variations in total precipitation. Extreme temperature changes (−2 to 48°C), prolonged daylight hours, strong winds (35–40 km/h), and therefore major evaporation are all experienced [...]

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]]> Global Climate Action https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/a11506-global-climate-action/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:47:15 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=445244 In this day and age, addressing climate change has never been more evident.The consequences of global warming with its rising sea levels, depletion natural resources and catastrophic natural disasters have put us in at the brink of apocalypse. However, a lot of effort is being put to combat climate change and its effects.  The Paris [...]

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]]> Co-relation between Heritage Structures and Sustainability: Lessons from the Past for the Future https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/co-relation-between-heritage-structures-and-sustainability-lessons-from-the-past-for-the-future/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:06:19 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=444768 Since the beginning of life, food, shelter, and clothes have been the most essential things for humans. With time the type of shelters have changed for them. From living in a cave to living in a concrete jungle, technology and inventions have played a huge role in this advancement. But with these developments in design [...]

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]]> The Role of Green Infrastructure in Building Resilient Cities https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/the-role-of-green-infrastructure-in-building-resilient-cities/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:50:09 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=444690 Lush green bus stops, vertical farms in high rises, “cool” roofs combined with terraced gardens, grassy flowering sidewalks, and water squares. No, we are not in any forest, in fact, we are still in the city. It may come as a surprise that many cities are having a change of heart in the way they [...]

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]]> Earthen Architecture A Sustainable and Resilient Building Material https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/a11354-earthen-architecture-a-sustainable-and-resilient-building-material/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:37:48 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=443452 In a world combating climate change and the need for sustainable development, the construction industry has a crucial role to play. For decades, conventional building materials such as concrete and steel have dominated the construction landscape, shaping iconic skylines and expansive urban developments. While undeniably indispensable, these materials have left a significant impact on our [...]

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]]> Sustainability in School Architecture https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/a11304-sustainability-in-school-architecture/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:59:39 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=442734 In an era of increasing environmental awareness and a growing need to nurture the next generation of eco-conscious citizens, the fusion of education and sustainability has never been more critical. The world of school architecture is undergoing a remarkable transformation, shifting towards designs that not only accommodate students but also integrate the principles of sustainability [...]

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]]> The Climate in Future and the Role of Sustainable Buildings https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/a11303-the-climate-in-future-and-the-role-of-sustainable-buildings/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:57:58 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=442728 With Climate Change a serious concern that needs addressing on a serious note, Sustainable Buildings can play a major role by contributing to less usage of energy and fewer Emissions and finally putting it on a bigger picture of reducing emissions by the construction sector as a whole.  According to Building stock development that is [...]

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]]> Zero Waste Building https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/a11288-zero-waste-building/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:43:42 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=442618 One of the key parameters for the measure of growth in any economy or nation is the construction industry. Construction as a process, contributes largely to the amount of waste generated in a country. Therefore, there’s a need to find a significant means to reduce the waste generated from the construction industry. Zero waste is [...]

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]]> Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation in the UAE https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/a11282-urban-resilience-and-climate-adaptation-in-the-uae/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:13:42 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=442551 Urban Resilience Resilient cities are cities that have the ability to absorb, recover, and prepare for future shocks (economic, environmental, social & and institutional). Resilient planning promotes sustainable development, well-being, and inclusive growth. It is the capacity of individuals, communities, institutions, businesses, and systems within a city to survive, adapt, and grow no matter what [...]

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