Regenerative design has the goal of producing buildings that have a net-positive impact on their surroundings – restoring or improving their locales rather than aiming for less harm.
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The evolution of the building envelope
The building envelope refers to all of the elements of the outer shell of a building and is what keeps us safe from the elements. Humanity has come a long way from our prehistoric days of structures constructed of boulders, branches and grass to complex building science that has us living in comfort today.
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Recent developments in sustainability initiatives for commercial buildings
Energy efficiency, reduced carbon output and sustainability measures have been targets for those designing and operating commercial buildings for some time. Now, with Net Zero – where a building emits zero or less emissions through reduction measures – the goalposts are shifting even further.
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New York City’s ‘glass ban’ – what is it, and what does it mean?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio rattled some cages in the commercial real estate and building design industries last year with what many popular news channels summarized as a ban on all glass and steel skyscrapers in the City.
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Live, work play: The rise of mixed-use development and what it means in the age of COVID-19
While the benefits of mixed-use community living abound, not one developer could have foreseen the challenges of operating such a building in the wake of COVID-19.
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Achieving energy efficiency with glass exteriors in commercial buildings
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The colorful facades of the Conductive Education Centre in Munich beautifully incorporate a StoVentec Glass Rainscreen system. The translucent surfaces shimmer in green and blue, while the opaque parts shine in yellow, orange, and red.
New technologies have allowed glass exteriors to reach new heights in energy efficiency.
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Rethinking public space design during a pandemic
Public space design is in need of a refresh in light of COVID-19. The areas we congregate in outdoor settings will need to be reworked to keep us safe, both now and with a view to what future needs may hold.
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Recent Posts
Regenerative design: Going beyond sustainabilityAugust 12, 2020
The evolution of the building envelopeAugust 7, 2020
Recent developments in sustainability initiatives for commercial buildingsJuly 29, 2020
New York City’s ‘glass ban’ – what is it, and what does it mean?July 22, 2020
Live, work play: The rise of mixed-use development and what it means in the age of COVID-19July 15, 2020