AGreenLiving
MARCH 26, 2021
Built with prefabricated construction and energy-efficient technologies, the building will adhere to Zhuhai’s “sponge city” initiative for responsible stormwater management and is expected to achieve two stars within China’s Green Building Evaluation Standard. Waste heat recovery systems will also help reduce water usage.
AGreenLiving
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
All stormwater is managed onsite and is either funneled through underground pipes to native plantings or absorbed into the onsite subsurface. Located in a flood plain, the house takes the form of two floating, modern glass boxes that are elevated yet accessible with a ramp.
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AGreenLiving
APRIL 8, 2020
CITE also features a building integrated solar array, stormwater management cisterns, a biodiverse landscape design, locally sourced, recycled materials wherever possible and increased use of FSC-certified wood finishes for lowered embodied carbon.
AGreenLiving
MARCH 4, 2020
Three 5,000-liter water tanks were installed beneath the north deck to store rainwater for garden use and toilet-flushing, while other stormwater runoff is retained in bioswales. The aluminum sliding doors are also outfitted with double glazing, while the double-hung, sashless windows can be opened for natural ventilation.
Green Business Bureau
JANUARY 18, 2022
A Preferred Materials and Fibers List is continually updated with new research to help Fjällräven choose the highest quality and most sustainable materials. The brand prioritizes using organic, renewable, and recycled materials whenever possible.
AGreenLiving
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Designed with reusability in mind, the building takes cues from the British motor car manufacturer’s hand-built sports cars that are constructed from three recyclable core elements: ash timber, aluminum and leather.
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