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Buildings are the foundation of our energy-efficient future
Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption and 33% of greenhouse gas emissions. Ensuring new buildings are sustainable and energy-efficient will be key to our efforts to tackle climate change. Green buildings can also benefit employees, bottom lines and investors. Here's how.
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COP26: Here are 7 of the world's greenest buildings and best solutions ...
The project showcases low carbon, sustainable building with a highly ecological specification, in a design that achieves two major sustainability certifications (Passivhaus standard and BREEAM Outstanding). Future climate data was generated and used to simulate various design scenarios to ensure the best, most robust long-term solution.
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How to build smarter and more sustainable infrastructure
In this environment, developing more sustainable infrastructure will require a change in how construction projects are planned, delivered and managed. To build better, industry needs to embrace digitalization, establish new working practices and increase collaboration with the public sector. Airports, highways, and hospitals.
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How termite mounds help architects embrace sustainability | World ...
Termite mound construction promotes natural air circulation, which has inspired architects and engineers to design buildings that keep their cool in high temperatures without installing mechanical air conditioning. Natural solutions like this make buildings more energy-efficient and reduce energy-related emissions. 2. Self-cooling buildings.
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How to build smart, zero carbon buildings | World Economic Forum
The NUS School of Design and Environment 4 (SDE4) is the first newly built, net zero energy building in Singapore and is the first building in South-East Asia to be awarded the Zero Energy Certification by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). The six-level building features an innovative hybrid cooling system to effectively reduce the building’s energy consumption.
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3 ways sustainable construction can forge a greener future
Sustainable construction for a greener future. There are three key areas where construction can evolve its practices to become more resilient, protect our environment and build a sustainable future. 1. Global warming. The current carbon footprint of the construction sector is significant. However, the largest source of emissions comes from ...
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Why sustainable timber must become a core building material
Sustainable timber buildings are easy and cost-effective to build and run and they are highly durable and fireproof. Sustainable timber buildings create jobs and boost the economy and they make for healthier living and working environments. When sourced from sustainably managed, climate-smart forests, biobased buildings can be hugely ...
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These innovations are creating the buildings of the future | World ...
Global collaboration, through projects like the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation, is key to scaling sustainable building practices and meeting climate targets by 2050. As the world looks to accelerate efforts to combat climate change, innovative buildings and construction materials will play a critical role in meeting both climate and sustainable development goals.
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Why building greener is crucial to meeting Paris climate targets
Governments and companies around the world must step up efforts to make building and construction greener, according to a new UN report. “Green-building” is more than just a good idea. Reducing carbon output from buildings and construction is essential if we’re going to meet the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to well ...
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Sustainable mass timber products are key to green building | World ...
The carbon-reducing impact of green building with mass timber goes beyond the sustainable forests that produce these products and the carbon they lock away. While concrete is essential in foundations, timber buildings are lighter so those foundations can be smaller. Mass-timber products are modular and can be produced in a factory, which means ...
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