Models of Sustainability: Three Prototype Buildings

Architect's Journal (2026) | Retrofitting, Information, Technology

A wave of full‑scale prototype buildings is accelerating the shift toward low‑carbon construction by testing new materials, systems, and governance models in real‑world conditions. These demonstrators provide the performance data and practical evidence needed for an industry that remains risk‑averse and reliant on high‑carbon methods.

1. The Stone Demonstr…