Cooler Finance: Mobilising Investment for the Developing World’s Sustainable Cooling Needs
This report by IFC and UNEP predicts the sustainable cooling market in developing economies will double to $600 billion annually by 2050, highlighting the need for financing and collaboration.
The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy
The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy is a free online programme designed to upskill built environment professionals in low-carbon and regenerative design, featuring a curriculum developed by leading experts and institutions to promote sustainability in the construction industry.
Can painted roofs save lives?
A study found that painting London’s roofs white could have saved hundreds of lives during the hot summer of 2018 by reducing temperatures, while solar panels could have further cooled the city and generated significant energy.
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.
Natural ventilation, trombe wall systems and their potential for sustainability
The article highlights the significance of trombe wall systems as effective passive ventilation solutions in modular homes, emphasising their role in energy efficiency and sustainability while identifying optimal parameters for performance and the need for further research on design factors.
Sustainable cooling and climate crisis
Sustainable cooling reduces emissions by using energy-efficient, eco-friendly technologies and designs to combat rising global temperatures.
LIFE22-GIC-CZ-LIFE ClimArchiBase Project
LIFE ClimArchiBase project creates a climate educational platform for experts in architecture and real estate.
LIFE21-ENV-BE-CARBIP-LIFE Project
Circular aerogel reusable building insulation products.
Nzeb srl: pionieri dell'edilizia sostenibile in Emilia Romagna
Nzeb srl, fondata nel 2024, è un azienda specializzata in edilizia sostenibile. Si sta facendo conoscere in Emilia-Romagna promuovendo soluzioni innovative per l'efficienza energetica e la riqualificazione di edifici con materiali ecologici.
Background data collection for future EU end-of-waste criteria of Construction and Demolition Waste
The study highlights strong stakeholder support for EU-wide End-of-Waste criteria for construction and demolition waste, emphasising the potential environmental and economic benefits while suggesting alignment with existing national standards.