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Discover the Harvard Science and Engineering Complex—a climate-resilient marvel. Unearth its journey from brownfield to innovation hub. Explore its groundbreaking eco-design, energy efficiency, integrated water management, and green infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/gMGYpe5s

Discover the Harvard Science and Engineering Complex—a climate-resilient marvel. Unearth its journey from brownfield to innovation hub. Explore its groundbreaking eco-design, energy efficiency, integrated water management, and green infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/gMGYpe5s

From energy efficiency to water reclamation and use to green infrastructure, Harvard University’s Science and Engineering Complex is a paramount example of embracing climate innovation in the built environment. Read the full article in Living Architecture Monitor: https://lnkd.in/g_YF2TFQ #RegenerativeMaterials #RegenerativeDesign #BiophilicDesign #BuiltEnvironment

Thank you to Mark Enzer for his fascinating keynote talk at the University of Surrey on the Circular Economy and Systems-Based Thinking in the Built and Natural Environments. We are at a critical juncture in engineering and a huge change in mindset is needed in the construction industry so that we can continue to provide the services needed by society whilst ensuring we do so within our planetary constraints. We need to strive for greater efficiency and understanding of an asset's role and value within a larger system of interconnected systems, and greater communication and information modelling are key to this. #sustainableconstruction #civilengineering #structuralengineering #circulareconomy

Serving as a gateway for collaboration and research, the LEED Gold Washkewicz College of Engineering building at Cleveland State University places science on display while integrating with the urban streetscape. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/R3bw50R9ljK #HEDadvances #positiveimpact #highereducationdesign #engineering #STEMdesign

Serving as a gateway for collaboration and research, the LEED Gold Washkewicz College of Engineering building at Cleveland State University places science on display while integrating with the urban streetscape. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/Yf1p50Rayq6 #HEDadvances #positiveimpact #highereducationdesign #engineering #STEMdesign

My colleague Lyle Keck, PE provides a thorough overview and educational insight to sustainable building and campus decarbonization.. In his article, “A Primer on Campus Decarbonization in Washington,” Lyle provides expert insights into the complex process of transitioning campus infrastructure from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources. The article outlines campus decarbonization project delivery – covering all phases from planning and implementation to design and execution. Additionally, it discusses strategic approaches, breaking down the steam-to-hot-water transition into three domains: building conversion, distribution network, and central plant equipment. A must read!! #Engineering #Decarbonization #Netzero #Businessdevelopment

Learn the difference between the NatHERS and Passivhaus energy efficiency rating schemes with this article from our friends at the Australian Passivhaus Association

#EarthDay is a reminder of the built environment’s climate impact, and the enormous responsibility we have as architects to design buildings and cities that support a habitable planet. This year, we're sharing our commitment to decarbonization via passive design, electrification, material innovation, and long-term thinking. Learn how we are applying each strategy to projects around the world through the case studies featured in the latest issue of the KPF Review magazine. Watch the full videos here: https://bit.ly/3UdsWqt

The Future of Construction 🏗️ With the construction sector currently responsible for a staggering 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the urgency of addressing climate change in this industry cannot be overstated. To meet the demand for housing and infrastructure while halting global warming, a radical transformation of the construction industry is imperative. RWTH Aachen University and Technische Universität Dresden are at the forefront of this transformation, proposing a new Cluster of Excellence, “CARE” (Climate-Neutral and Resource-Efficient Construction). 👍 “We are pioneering innovative building materials, construction principles, and production technologies to demonstrate the path to climate-friendly and sustainable construction,” explains Professor Martin Claßen, Head of the RWTH Institute of Structural Concrete Lehrstuhl und Institut für Massivbau and one of the two cluster spokespersons alongside Professor Viktor Mechtcherine from TU Dresden. “Our goal is to develop comprehensive solutions that can be implemented in construction practice without delay,” adds Cluster spokesperson Professor Mechtcherine. The German Research Foundation Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation and the German Science and Humanities Council (WR) have now invited the researchers to submit a full proposal for funding under the Excellence Strategy. To transition from the environmentally harmful, wasteful building practices of today to ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable construction in the future, it is crucial to make houses and infrastructure resilient to the effects of climate change. To meet this challenge, CARE is driving holistic change across the three pillars of construction: building materials, design principles, and manufacturing technologies. Two cross-cutting themes – digital methods and sustainability assessment – will ensure fundamental progress and foster synergies. The CARE team is committed to making groundbreaking scientific progress in all five research areas. 🙌 ➡ https://lnkd.in/ekHEYr3X 📸: Professor Martin Claßen, Cluster Spokesman and Head of the Institute of Structural Concrete at RWTH Aachen University. #construction #housing #industry #climate #climatechange #greenhousegasemissions #StructuralConcrete #research #science #university #transformation #ExcellenceStrategy #environment #pollution