CapitaLand adopts biophilic design and nature-based solutions to create sustainable, cooler buildings, enhancing wellbeing and reducing the urban heat island effect in tropical Singapore.
Eric Parry Architects retrofitted 11 Belgrave Road, London, preserving 35% of its 1950s structure, improving sustainability, and adding a steel-timber penthouse, increasing floor space by 31% and incorporating biophilic features.
London showcases sustainable urban innovation through several projects, all of which integrate eco-friendly design, historical preservation, and green spaces to address climate challenges and promote sustainability.
Starting in 2026, Albania will require all new and renovated buildings to meet energy performance standards, use renewable energy, and include features like solar energy, electric vehicle charging, and air quality monitoring to reduce emissions and align with EU climate goals.
This webinar will provide a comparative overview of China's, New Zealand's, and Japan's approaches to airtightness, exploring the drivers and challenges in each setting. Join us to gain insights into airtightness practices worldwide and the evolving impact on building energy performance and IAQ.
In addition to the presentation of VIP 46, this webinar will discuss the specific applications for the regulation in Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. It will also present the equilibrium pressure model included in the EN 16798-7.
New study shows how Switchable Insulation Systems (SISs), using eco-friendly, low-cost materials, offer adaptable and energy-efficient insulation for hot climates, though simpler designs may be more affordable and effective than advanced technologies.
As a part of the IEA EBC Annex 87 on Personalized Environmental Control Systems, this webinar presents field applications of PECS with a global perspective and discusses its benefits and limitations in buildings.