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    How much focus should we put on low-embodied-carbon building materials?

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    Scientists and architects are reinventing wood preservation with biocompatible treatments, AI, and even potato peels—ushering in a new era of durable, toxin-free timber for sustainable architecture. Shown here is Accoya wood—a sustainably sourced, acetylated softwood that is chemically modified to enhance durability, stability, and resistance to rot, making it ideal for exterior use.
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    Gensler is designing Walmart’s new 350-acre home office around the Razorback Regional Greenway, in Bentonville, Ark. The landscape is planned for 100% non-potable irrigation and native plantings, and the buildings are targeting 100% renewable energy and zero waste.
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    2 MIN READ
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    Words Matter: A Refreshing Take on Green Speak

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    Gensler is designing Walmart’s new 350-acre home office around the Razorback Regional Greenway, in Bentonville, Ark. The landscape is planned for 100% non-potable irrigation and native plantings, and the buildings are targeting 100% renewable energy and zero waste.
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