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Studio 804 designs and builds LEED Platinum-certified, sustainable homes, combining modern aesthetics with energy-efficient technologies.

The EU's revised Renewable Energy Directive aims to accelerate the clean energy transition, setting a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy consumption by 2030, bolstering competitiveness and reducing external dependency, with simplified permitting and sustainability criteria to support deployment and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

The construction industry, amidst rising climate challenges and regulatory pressures, is leveraging circular construction, technological innovations, and sustainable materials to minimise environmental impact and foster long-term resilience.

Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) reveals the environmental benefits and challenges of various sustainable building materials, from recycled PET to cross-laminated timber, while highlighting the potential of advanced technologies for improving sustainability assessments.

Les Matérialistes envisions the 2050 circular economy in construction through a short film blending documentary, sci-fi, and participatory design, to inspire a reimagining of material value and waste repurposing.

The construction sector's significant environmental impact is being mitigated through sustainable practices, renewable materials, and green technologies, despite ongoing challenges like financial constraints and regulatory support.

Building better homes is a mission that involves everyone, from individuals to governments, from builders to architects.

Stefano Boeri Architetti’s 'Urban Oasis' in Bratislava will transform a neglected industrial area into a sustainable community hub centred around a large public park and eco-friendly buildings.

The US Department of Energy's new national definition aims to establish clear criteria for zero emissions buildings, enhancing clarity and confidence in real estate sustainability efforts.

Glass, integral to modern architecture, faces sustainability challenges due to high energy consumption in production, mitigated by innovations like Low-e coatings and recycling efforts.