2021年11月2日 · 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.

2019年8月19日 · The building – nicknamed “The Tube” because of its cylindrical design – is the Netherlands head office and distribution centre for multinational logistics company Rhenus. This year it received the highest rating ever for a distribution centre from BREEAM (British Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method), which rates ...

2024年10月21日 · It includes a comprehensive framework to define a healthy building alongside policy recommendations to achieve one. For example, the report’s findings show that greater exposure to daylight improves performance by as much as …

2024年9月23日 · 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 ...

2024年1月22日 · The market for sustainable buildings is moving much faster than regulators due to growing tenant demand for spaces that reflect and support their sustainability goals. But regulation is increasing, and it's becoming much tougher – both directly through building performance standards, and indirectly through corporate disclosure mandates.

2024年6月3日 · Mounds are constructed to be resilient, sustainable and have built-in natural ventilation systems to keep the interior cool. The World Economic Forum's Nature Positive: Guidelines for the Transition in Cities explores how cities …

2022年5月11日 · Improvements are being made – 2020 saw a 13.9% increase in green building certifications, for example. The investment appetite is also there for construction companies willing to build greener. Predictions hold that new sustainable buildings will represent a $24.7 trillion investment opportunity by 2030 just in emerging markets.

2023年1月24日 · From sustainable forest management to carpentry, encouraging the use of locally sourced, sustainable wood creates jobs and benefits local economies. Recognizing the environmental and economic impact of using wood in construction, some national governments are now moving to mandate that all new buildings must be constructed partially from timber.

2021年11月30日 · We need to address the siloed thinking that is still too common in the industry. When it comes to building or modernizing infrastructure assets, the many parties involved often struggle to look beyond the narrow remit of what they’re responsible for. This can lead to inefficiencies, project delays and budget over-runs.

2023年1月11日 · For building owners, the stakes are getting higher for assets that fall behind the sustainability curve. Risks of not acting range from “brown discounts” – where a building without green credentials sees its value fall because it wouldn’t meet a tenant's low-carbon targets – to more expensive financing for companies without robust ...