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A focus on emissions rather than energy efficiency is making carbon-free retrofits possible.

Even industrial buildings should have architectural bravura, according to the Spanish startup that hired the 2012 Design Vanguard firm.

One of the world’s largest waste-to-energy plants is encircled by a distinctive permeable skin.

The Sustainabilty in Practice speaker talks to fellow structural engineer Guy Nordenson about building renewal and material reuse.

After five decades of disregard, the Piraeus Tower in skyscraper-averse Greece undergoes a refresh led by Pila Studio.

A new home for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority embodies its mission through climate-conscious design.

This special section highlights materials, design approaches, research, and technologies that can reduce carbon footprints across scales and typologies.

Twenty-eight shipping containers create a portable version of Florida’s famed Bal Harbour Shops that combines industrial materials with elegant design.

Expansion projects at the L.A and Atlanta airports exemplify how modular and prefabricated construction can reduce costs, shorten timelines, and minimize disruptions.

As New York City grapples with a public restroom crisis, modular design presents a quicker and cheaper approach to expansion.