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Net Zero in Construction: Materials, Buildings, and Cities of the Future
The buildings around us—homes, offices, schools, and the infrastructure that connects them—are responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions . That makes the construction sector one of the most important players in the race to reach Net Zero by 2050 . The challenge is massive: we must build millions of new structures to accommodate population growth and retrofit the ones we already have, all while dramatically cutting both operational and embodied carbon. But the

Justine Rowbotham-Belot
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Understanding the Housing Crisis:Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
The housing crisis is a pressing issue affecting individuals and families across the globe. As home prices soar and the availability of...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot
Jun 20, 20252 min read


How AI Will Impact Architecture And Design
Most architects and interior designers have become cautiously curious about how AI can benefit our work. It's a valid question in which...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Passive Building Design
Passive Building Design is a design technique to achieve very low energy demand for space heating and cooling. The buildings walls,...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Geothermal Energy for Condominiums
As the demand for more sustainable multi-family developments increases, so does the opportunity to re-think our energy sources and how we...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot
May 16, 20232 min read


Implementation of Solar Power in Condominium Construction
Solar power has become increasingly more popular as research and development in renewable energy advances. In fact, some manufacturers...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot
Feb 24, 20232 min read


The Housing Affordability Crisis
Housing is a basic human need, but the lack of affordable housing to buy or rent is fueling a national crisis. We can start by admitting...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot
Jan 26, 20233 min read


A Day in the Life of a Design Student
Choosing a career can be very challenging and stressful. To assist those deciding if a career in Interior Design is a good fit for them,...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot
Jan 26, 20234 min read


Inspiration for Designers
As others in the design industry may know, sometimes the spark for creativity can take a bit longer to engage. Here are some tips and...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot
Jan 26, 20233 min read


The Power of Collaboration
During our youthful school days, many of us found group work to be problematic and challenging due to diverse personalities. However,...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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