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10 architecture jobs focusing on sustainability and urban ecology

2022-08-12T08:40:00-04:00

Continuing with Archinect's weekly job highlights, we've put together a list of firms that put sustainability and ecological design/research at the forefront of their practices. If you're an architectural designer or experienced architect with a passion for environmentally driven projects, check out these six firms below. Be sure to check the Archinect Job Board for new jobs listed daily.

1 Great Jones Alley by BKSK Architects. Image render by MARCH/Courtesy of BKSK Architects.

BKSK Architects, LLP seeks a Sustainability Coordinator
Location: New York, NY
Experience Level: 1-3 years

Details: "Founded in 1985, BKSK Architects is a New York City-based firm specializing in design that is socially, contextually, and ecologically engaged [...] We are looking for a Sustainability Coordinator with 1-3 years of experience to join BKSK’s Sustainable Design Team. The group is growing to deliver on our commitment to delivering healthy, resilient, and sustainable projects in New York City. We are ...

Long before COP26, the architect’s career was being reshaped by climate change

2021-10-28T16:40:00-04:00

On 31st October, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) will begin in Glasgow, Scotland. Among the events across the two-week conference is Built Environment Day: the first time a dedicated day at COP will be given to addressing carbon emissions from buildings. The dedicated day, scheduled for 12th November, is in addition to a virtual climate pavilion running throughout the conference which, as we previously reported, will feature 17 exemplary climate-conscious architectural projects from around the world.

The inclusion of a dedicated Built Environment Day at COP26 is not without reason, and is arguably long overdue. According to the World Green Building Council, almost 40% of global energy and process-related emissions are generated by the building and construction industry. While 28% of emissions are derived from operational energy use, such as heating, cooling, and powering buildings, the remaining 11% of emissions are released from materials and construction ...

Nine architecture firms are currently hiring landscape architects, environmental impact specialists, and other sustainability focused positions

2021-07-15T14:03:00-04:00

Increased climate change issues have greatly influenced changes in architecture and design approaches. So how can homes, commercial buildings, and land exude better sustainability practices?

This week Archinect highlights nine firms that specialize in sustainable design measures to help improve land use and commercial and residential design projects. Whether you are a landscape architect, environmental impact specialist, or sustainability coordinator, don't miss these employment opportunities below.

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Chengdu Tianfu City Landscape. Image courtesy of Sasaki

Sasaki seeks a Sustainability Coordinator
Location: Boston, MA

Description: Sasaki's ange of projects with ambitious e...