The EU's revised Renewable Energy Directive
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.
Circularity and tech advancements: renewal opportunities for the construction sector
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.
Evaluating sustainable building materials through Life-Cycle Assessment: from PET recycling to advanced technologies
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: envisioning a circular economy in 2050
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.
Building greener: sustainable solution and challenges in construction
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.
How can you contribute in shaping the future of housing?
Building better homes is a mission that involves everyone, from individuals to governments, from builders to architects.
Stefano Boeri’s sustainable ‘Urban Oasis’ in Bratislava
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.
US Department of Energy's new national definition of zero emission 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: exploring merits and challenges of a popular material
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.
Exploiting the height of skyscrapers to generate electricity
Energy Vault and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) are developing gravity energy storage systems for urban high-rises that generate electricity.