1. Passive House Institute: Architects and builders collaborate with the Passive House Institute to design and construct buildings that meet strict energy efficiency standards. These buildings use minimal energy for heating and cooling, leading to significant energy savings.
2. The Living Building Challenge: This collaboration includes architects, builders, and designers who aim to create buildings that are self-sufficient in their energy use. These buildings generate their energy through renewable sources such as solar panels and wind turbines.
3. LEED certification: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is a collaboration between architects, builders, and designers to create environmentally sustainable buildings. These buildings are designed to use minimal energy and water, reduce waste, and promote environmentally friendly practices.
4. The Solar Decathlon: This collaboration involves universities from around the world coming together to design and build solar-powered homes. The buildings are judged on their energy efficiency, design, and sustainability.
5. Green roofs: Architects work with engineers and roofers to design and install green roofs that absorb rainwater, reduce the heat island effect, and provide insulation for buildings. These roofs are a collaborative effort to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability in urban areas.
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