Green Building and Design

Manufacturers like Autex Acoustics North America are working to move beyond carbon neutral with pelletization and rethinking the resources we already have. Autex innovated the world’s first pelletizer on its journey to circular manufacturing when it couldn’t find a simple effective process already out there. “The thought behind the project was, if this textile has come from a solid material, then a truly circular product should be able to return to a solid material,” said Jonathan Mountfort, creative director at Autex Industries. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gbWKJ_de

Did you know thermal break assemblies can eliminate up to 95% of energy transfer, reducing the burden on heating systems and the need for costly maintenance? We talked to the experts at Schöck North America as well as leaders at Stantec about strategies for mitigating heat loss. Photo of construction at Stantec Tower in Edmonton courtesy of Schöck. https://lnkd.in/gHrQsB7G

WiggleRoom Pods from KI Wall are designed for privacy and productivity. Automatic LED lighting and motion-activated ventilation fans create an inviting environment. Learn more about adaptable architecture at https://lnkd.in/gzHi3WB3

Staining masonry and concrete addresses many of the design and maintenance flaws of traditional paints. Stains also chemically bind to the substrate they are applied to, increasing its lifespan. Learn more about your options at https://lnkd.in/g3q5k-px, including how concrete stains in multicored faux finishes were used on the project pictured, courtesy of Nawkaw Inc. 

Can sustainable tourism exist in truly vulnerable places? We explore how climate change is changing the way we travel at https://lnkd.in/gZjTHbPg, with insight from experts at Visit Svalbard and more.

Residents of Svalbard are searching for sustainable strategies to protect themselves in an increasingly vulnerable climate. gb&d's Laura Rote traveled to the Arctic and talked to experts across architecture and tourism, including a top architect at LPO arkitekter, about how climate change is demanding life-changing building and design strategies. Read more at https://lnkd.in/ggjpnjqd

Smart locks can be wire-free and installed into existing lockers, but new installations wired to a power source can also have lighting and device charging ports. Read how Salto has innovated with expanded utility and applications at https://lnkd.in/d95A7Ypg

Using a garbage disposal in conjunction with wastewater treatment with anaerobic digestion, food waste can be converted into energy, thereby lowering GWP by at least 90% compared to landfills. Learn more from the experts at InSinkErator, Inc. at https://lnkd.in/dRrDte55

The right landscaping can combine with sustainable siding and trim to enhance the final look of residential projects. We talk to experts at LP Building Solutions to learn more about how siding is evolving at https://lnkd.in/dV96qeRm

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) designed by Corgan was an early example of a highly energy-efficient building, demonstrating precast concrete’s role in minimizing environmental impact. The firm used GATE Precast alongside other innovative structural solutions. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g4bhUPMq