Climate change represents an urgent and potentially irreversible threat to human societies. Therefore the planet must be at the top of any architectural agenda.
Deep reductions in global emissions will be required in addressing the issue, but climate change is already upon us and so designers are recognising and responding to a world that is already changing.
As architects and urbanists we are designing the buildings and built environments of the future. As such we have a special responsibility to help create places and spaces that are environmentally sensitive and sustainable over their lifecycle, but also reflect the climate realities of today.
Innovation lies at the heart of successful sustainable design. We look at a series of ideas, approaches and projects that encapsulate how Broadway Malyan is contributing to a global effort to manage and mitigate the greatest challenge of our time.
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Desert: Pearl Villas, UAE The Pearl Villas are located on the water’s edge where mangroves border the land and sea. Each villa is designed to respond to three primary elements: …
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Air pollution is a growing issue for major cities around the world. China has long had a reputation for being one of the worst places, but is taking measures to …
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Interview with Serena Yap, Technical Director, Aurecon Singapore about MET. With benefits including a much shorter construction time and sustainable credentials are we about to move into the era of timber …
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With more than 280 million international visitors, Asia Pacific is second only to Europe in terms of tourism. The World Travel and Tourism Council predicts that the sector will double …
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Director of Architecture Anne Lucas looks at how urban farms could be a key element in all cities of the future. The 21st century will be remembered as the century of …