Najim Ali's 5th book on traditional architecture in GCC

Sapphire Balconies is adapting to Ontario’s evolving energy and carbon standards with thermally broken systems, CLT-ready designs, and transparent carbon disclosures. UrbanToronto spoke with Antonio Manchisi, Vice-President of Construction at Sapphire, to learn more. Full story here: https://ow.ly/BJt650WQwVL #development #construction #realestate #architecture

The Architect's Newspaper highlights this season’s most anticipated openings, with projects that showcase sustainability, material innovation, and transformative design. Among them is Limberlost Place at George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus, a 10-storey mass timber academic hub by Moriyama Teshima Architects with Acton Ostry Architects Inc. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eSKFn3AM #LimberlostPlace #MassTimber #GeorgeBrownCollege #TorontoWaterfront #SustainableArchitecture #LowCarbonDesign #NetZeroCarbon #TorontoGreenStandard #TimberInnovation #CanadianArchitecture #MoriyamaTeshimaArchitects #ActonOstryArchitects #DesigningForCommunity #ArchitecturalLandmarks #FutureOfArchitecture #ArchitectsNewspaper

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” But in architecture, this call is not for escape, it is for reverence. In our recent conversation with Rahul Bhushan, founder of NORTH, Himachal Pradesh, we explored how mountain architecture must fold into the landscape with humility, blending heritage, innovation, and environmental stewardship. From reviving Kathkuni techniques to shaping global dialogues on responsible building, NORTH exemplifies resilience rooted in tradition yet open to the future. Written by: Aishwarya Kulkarni Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gUWaKfmu #Architecture #Sustainability #MountainArchitecture #DesignWithNature #Heritage

♻ Adaptive Reuse: True Sustainability vs. Facade Retention In this episode of Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis sits down with Eric Rodrigues, founding principal and creative director at Boldera Architects. They explore: The real meaning of sustainability in architecture Why adaptive reuse is more than just saving façades How heritage conservation can meet the needs of modern cities Eric and his team are redefining what it means to blend history with innovation — transforming historic buildings into sustainable, functional spaces that still respect their cultural essence. 🎧 Watch the highlight below and listen to the full conversation here: https://ow.ly/1fvJ50WY0hi #BuildingTorontosSkyline #AdaptiveReuse #Sustainability #HeritageConservation #Architecture

🌿 Can buildings learn from nature? Uppteam’s latest blog on Bio Design in Architecture reveals how nature-inspired design is reshaping the built world. 🔹 Termite mounds inspired cooling systems that cut energy use by 90% 🔹 Green spaces boost well-being and property value 🔹 Some buildings now support entire ecosystems From mushroom insulation to blooming facades—this is the future of architecture. 👉 Curious how the future of architecture is evolving? Read the full blog here: Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/ga3xyA_B #Biodesign #Architecture #Sustainability #Innovation #GreenBuilding

Nature Meets Architecture: A New Era Buildings can do more than just stand; they can breathe, adapt, and support life. Uppteam’s latest blog dives into Bio Design in Architecture, showing how nature-inspired solutions are revolutionizing construction. - Cooling systems inspired by termites cut energy dramatically - Green spaces uplift both occupants and property value - Some structures now function as mini-ecosystems From living walls to eco-friendly materials, the future of architecture is alive and thriving. 👉 Explore the full insights here: https://lnkd.in/ga3xyA_B #BiomimicryDesign #SustainableInnovation #GreenArchitecture #EcoFriendlyConstruction #SmartBuildings #FutureDesign #NatureInspired

The ACN lecture by Jan Peter Wingender is now available online (in Dutch): https://lnkd.in/eQeQXSDj On 2 September, architect/partner Jan Peter Wingender (Office Winhov) spoke at the NYMA makersplaats about ‘Contextual Design: The Art of Adaptive Reuse.’ His central question: how do you breathe new life into old buildings without erasing their history? Jan Peter built his argument around the theme of ‘doubt’ and illustrated this with examples from his own practice and architectural and art history. This was the third lecture in the four-part ACN Architectuurcentrum Nijmegen series on contextual architecture – architecture that is sensitive to its surroundings and creates new connections. #officewinhov #janpeterwingender #ACN #NYMA #repurposing #architecture #lecture #sustainability #heritage #contextualdesign

Architecture firm Durbach Block Jaggers said the tower on the “improbably narrow” site was “testing the boundaries of construction and design”, and would add a “a heroic skyline to its neighbourhood”. But some neighbours disagree. Read the full story by Megan Gorrey: https://lnkd.in/gkiSyxzD

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