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Studio III architects adopts The 2030 Challenge

Studio III architects has adopted the 2030 Challenge!

The primary objectives of the 2030 Challenge are:

– to achieve the dramatic reduction in global fossil fuel consumption and GHG emissions of the built environment by changing the way cities, communities, infrastructure, and buildings, are planned, designed, and constructed and;

– the regional development of an adaptive, resilient built environment that can manage the impacts of climate change, preserve natural resources, and access low-cost, renewable energy resources.

Studio III is committed to contributing to a sustainable built environment, providing Passive House and Energy Star rated buildings.

Please check out this great video about The 2030 Challenge: https://vimeo.com/22702981

…and here’s a link to The 2030 Challenge website

and a list of firms that have adopted the challenge, including Studio III!

…and a very happy, healthy New Year to everyone, from Studio III!

Construction is in progress at the prototype Passive House!

Construction is in progress at Studio III Architecture’s prototype Passive House! As the foundations get their finishing touches, we reflect on how reality can force upon us design choices we wouldn’t otherwise expect. The original design called for screw pile foundations drilled into the soil as a way to float the main volume above the ground and reduce our carbon footprint by avoiding the use of concrete. Instead, bedrock covers almost all of our buildable area. And so we welcome concrete into our home, whether we want to or not. But at least no one can accuse us of building our house on sand.