Nov 2, 2021 · From one of the world’s tallest timber buildings in Sweden, to a school made from bamboo in Indonesia, Build Better Now at COP26 features solutions to build more sustainably.

Jun 3, 2024 · Inspired by nature, built by humans. Architects are emulating the engineering feats of termite mound construction to build more sustainable buildings.

Aug 19, 2019 · Judged one of the most sustainable industrial buildings in the world, its environmentally friendly features include solar panels that feed surplus energy into the grid, and toilets that flush with …

Jun 21, 2017 · In the pursuit of even more sustainable buildings, more than 90% of China's commercial building owners plan to have at least one net or near-zero energy building in the next ten years. …

Jun 22, 2022 · 3D printing offers a potential solution to a harmful traditional construction industry, but can only become truly sustainable if materials and processes are also ecologically sound and …

Sep 23, 2024 · Buildings contribute almost 40% of global carbon emissions, the World Green Building Council says. Innovations like low-emissivity glass and smart retrofitting are helping to significantly …

Jan 24, 2023 · When sourced from sustainable timber, biobased buildings can be hugely instrumental in combating climate change as they can store vast amounts of carbon.

Aug 9, 2023 · India's cities are getting hotter as modern buildings trap heat. But traditional Indian architecture uses natural materials and features to stay cool, making it a climate-resilient and …

Nov 30, 2021 · 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 …

Dec 6, 2024 · A range of climate tech are helping to make cities more sustainable with innovations around embodied carbon, reclaimed materials and green architecture.