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Discover Building Systems That Are Transforming the Market
Do you know them all?
Filipe Boni
September 26, 2024
Sustainable Constructions
Discover Building Systems That Are Transforming the Market
Good morning!
If you are planning to build your home from scratch, you know that planning is essential. One of the most important choices is the construction system to be used.
With the evolution of technologies in the sector, various options exist beyond the traditional method, bringing innovation, efficiency, and sustainability to construction projects.
Let’s explore some modern systems that are changing how we build, making the process easier and more accessible. Some of these systems are not yet available in Brazil, but they offer a glimpse of what's to come!
Systems explored in the video:
Gablok
Interlocking Bricks
AirCrete
Spider Tie
Isotex
Sustainable Interiors
Join the Largest Global Event on Sustainable Design: Sustainable Interiors Week
October 7-11, 2024 | Online and Free Event
Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the world of sustainable interior design with global experts! This exclusive event, with a participation certificate, is your chance to transform your projects, increase your professional value, and connect with a global community of green innovators.
📚 Class Schedule 🗓️ Class 1 | Monday, October 7 Trends and Opportunities in Sustainable Design Discover how to use eco-friendly materials and innovative solutions to create healthier and more efficient environments. Understand the main market trends and learn to apply sustainability in every detail of interior design.
🗓️ Class 2 | Wednesday, October 9 10 Steps for Successful Sustainable Projects Receive a practical guide to implementing sustainability in your projects. Learn the essential steps to stand out in the market, whether as a designer, architect, or consultant.
🗓️ Class 3 | Friday, October 11 Creating Real Impact with Sustainable Design Discover how design can generate significant change. Get a summary of the week and your participation certificate.
Why Participate?
Enhance Your Projects: Innovate with techniques that attract more clients and elevate interior design to new levels of sophistication and efficiency.
Practical Solutions: Explore strategies that combine aesthetics with eco-friendly practices, setting new industry standards.
Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide and open doors to transformative collaborations.
Impactful Education: Learn from those already leading the sustainable revolution in design and apply these insights directly to your projects.
How can you, as a professional, transform your practices and projects to keep pace with this change?
From October 7th to 11th, 2024, we’ll host Sustainable Interior Design Week.
This online and free event will show you how to combine innovation, technology, and sustainability to transform the future of interior design.
Sustainable interior design is one of the best ways to positively impact the world and your career. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for transformation!
Innovations
3D-Printed Habitats: Bringing Nature Back to the City!
Imagine walking through a city where structures aren’t just built for humans—they’re designed for nature, too. That’s the vision behind Urban Reef’s innovative “Reefs” prototypes.
These 3D-printed structures, crafted from natural materials like clay mixtures, reshape urban landscapes to support fungi, plants, and ecosystems.
Nature-Driven Design: Bio-Based Algorithms at WorkUrban Reef's approach isn’t just green; it’s revolutionary. Using bio-based algorithms, they’ve created living materials beyond traditional urban planning. These structures provide microclimates, store nutrients, and nurture biodiversity, blending seamlessly with the built environment. Think of them as urban oases that don’t just coexist with nature—they actively encourage it. Using bio-based algorithms, they’ve created living materials beyond traditional urban planning. These structures provide microclimates, store nutrients, and nurture biodiversity, blending seamlessly with the built environment. What’s Next?The potential is huge. As these prototypes evolve, they could redefine how cities interact with nature, turning every corner into a micro-habitat. It's an exciting glimpse into the future of urban design—one where sustainability isn’t just an afterthought but the core of how we build. |
Urbanism
The “Nail House” of China: A Lesson in Resistance and Determination
Have you heard of China’s “Nail House”? This is the inspiring story of Wu Ping, a 49-year-old woman from Chongqing who 2004 stood alone against the pressure to demolish her home. While 280 neighbors accepted offers from developers to vacate their homes, Wu Ping held firm, becoming a symbol of resistance and determination.
Surrounded by a massive excavation for a new development, Wu Ping’s house stood as a true icon of the fight for property rights in China, capturing media and public attention. Without electricity or running water, she and her family faced enormous challenges but never gave up.
After three years of intense resistance, Wu Ping and her family finally agreed with the developers: they accepted compensation and a new apartment in the Shapingba district of Chongqing.
Wu Ping’s story is a powerful reminder that a single act of resistance can echo for generations, inspiring us all to fight for our rights and vision of a more just future.
Reflection for our readers
How can we apply the same determination in our own lives and projects? When should we become "nail houses" to defend what we believe is right?
Presented Roca Brasil Cerámica
Roca Brasil Cerámica Reduces Environmental Impact, and Future Generations Reap the Benefits
In a world where sustainable practices are becoming increasingly essential, Roca Brasil Cerámica continues to lead with innovations that minimize environmental impacts and promote energy efficiency and resource conservation in the manufacturing of ceramic tiles.
In 2023, Roca Brasil Cerámica made a crucial step in efficient energy management, with an impressive 17.1% reduction in total energy consumption across its factories. This progress demonstrates the power of technological innovation to reduce environmental impact, saving enough energy to power 2 million stoves for an entire day.
Read their latest Sustainability Report developed by UGREEN by clicking below:
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With an impressive 92.5% of waste destined for reuse or recycling, Roca Brasil Cerámica shows that waste is not an option. The company’s circular economy approach reintegrates materials into the manufacturing process, including raw ceramic breakages, polishing powder, and wastewater residues, all used to create new products.
From implementing the Supercompactadora Contínua+ to pioneering the production of SuperFormats with BioSafe technology—antiviral and antibacterial—the company reaffirms its commitment to a greener and healthier future.
Next UGREEN Events
Sustainable Materials Workshop
Sep 26th, 12 PM UTC. US$7 to participate
In today’s eco-conscious world, integrating sustainability into your projects is essential. The Sustainable Materials Workshop offers practical, actionable insights that can be immediately applied to enhance the environmental impact of your designs.
Sustainable Business Mentoring
Only available for UGREEN Pass members
Present your career challenges and connect with participants worldwide during our monthly meetings, elevating your career to higher levels of effectiveness and influence.
Sustainable Interior Design Week
Free to participate
The UGREEN live event merges innovation, technology, and sustainability within interior design. Led by Filipe Boni and Sami Meira, this event aims to inspire architects and interior designers globally to create spaces that are not only sustainable but also aesthetically pleasing and functional.
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