Urbanisation is increasing, and it’s doing so at an unprecedented rate. By 2050, two thirds of the world’s population are expected to be living in cities, alongside a population increase from 7.7 billion to 9.7 billion. ...
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Acknowledging global warming is no longer enough. In a speech earlier this month, UN Secretary General António Guterres warned that the globe was ‘on a fast track to climate disaster’, and accused governments of not only turning a blind eye, but actively contributing to making carbon emissions worse. ...
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It’s a fact: retrofitting buildings to be sustainable is far more cost efficient and environmentally friendly than building new ones. ...
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Concrete is all around us. We live among concrete giants and walk along concrete paths. It’s constantly under our feet and above our heads. Strong, durable, and relatively cheap, it has existed as a construction material since ancient civilisation. ...
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For those of you looking to get a certification for your buildings and understand why certifications are important this article is for you. We go into detail about applications, costings, and what the various types of certifications are all about....
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When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, it was clear that the workspace was going to change dramatically....
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The road to sustainability can seem complicated and costly, but complacency is no longer an option. The penny has finally dropped for many companies, and now sustainability is at the top of the agenda. ...
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With an ever increasing number of high-rise buildings, only getting taller, let’s assess where we’re going. We’re playing with fire believing that everything will go as planned in the midst of chaos....
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As the planet barrels rapidly towards surpassing the 1.5-degree pledge outlined in the Paris Agreement, one word that’s consistently brought up is innovation. ...
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Sustainability is the hot topic, particularly within the commercial real estate sector. What will it take for the message of energy efficiency to get through?...
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