Skip to main content
Filter by date
Type of content
Authors
Contributions in this theme (809)
A green facade
The study explores how green roofs and facades enhance energy efficiency by improving insulation, regulating temperatures, and reducing heat island effects, thereby promoting sustainable urban development. The paper also addresses current research gaps in the subject focusing on long-term benefits of these systems.
Publication
The Pan Pacific Orchard
Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard was named '2024 Best Tall Building Worldwide' by the CTBUH for its innovative, sustainable design that integrates nature and community within a high-density urban environment.
Case study
A rendering of the building
'The Change' will be Germany's first timber-hybrid high-rise office building, featuring a sustainable combination of wood and concrete, with a focus on BIM processes for efficient planning and collaboration, and aiming for DGNB platinum certification.
News
alt=""
Buildings account for 36% of EU emissions. The EU aims to cut building emissions by 60% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, necessitating substantial investments. Initiatives like SHERLOCK align financial and technical skills to de-risk energy efficiency investments, essential for energy savings, economic growth, and job creation.
Technical Article
A garden in front of buildings
Regenerative design is an innovative approach in the built environment that goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring and enhancing natural systems, utilising advanced materials and technologies, and fostering positive impacts on ecosystems and communities.
News
Showing 150 of 809 contributions