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Green Building Solutions

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Long-term benefits of green roofs and facades: an in-depth analysis

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

25/10/2024

Singapore's 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

25/10/2024

EU Level(s) conference for buildings professionals committed to sustainability

The European Commission DG Environment is inviting those working in the built environment sector to join an online conference exploring Level(s): the EU common language for assessing and measuring the sustainability performance of buildings.

Event

24/10/2024

Webinar - New Bauhaus Stories: Research & Education

Audio-visual resources

24/10/2024

Designing 'The Change'

'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

24/10/2024

Funding building renovations: tackling challenges in the EU's plan for energy decarbonisation

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.

Article

22/10/2024

IWG5 Buildings Call for chair, co-chair and task force members

The IWG5 Buildings task force provides input for the second update of IWG5’s implementation plan.

News

21/10/2024

Beyond sustainability: regenerative design

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

18/10/2024

LIFE22-GIC-CZ-LIFE ClimArchiBase Project

LIFE ClimArchiBase project creates a climate educational platform for experts in architecture and real estate.

Link

17/10/2024

Circular B Stakeholder Webinar Series - 5: Contractors, Builders, and Manufacturers of Construction Products

Audio-visual resources

16/10/2024

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