The article is written by Rusmir Musić, Upstream Operations Officer, IFC, assisted by Autif Sayyed, South Asia Lead, Green Building Program, IFC and Nandita, Education Consultant, Green Building Program, IFC January 4, 2022 Given the global pandemic, sustainability is no longer...
It is estimated that 56% of Africa’s overall electricity usage is accounted for by buildings. Large cities are thought to use more than 75% of the electricity produced. As climate change and global warming become more of a problem...
-The paths towards the construction is evolving As we all know, the construction industry is now facing the evolution that should have happened years ago. New technologies and materials are being developed all the time, which means that those working...
Increasingly and on sustainable basis, biogas technology is becoming the future and pathway to modern, efficient and healthy living in many Nigerian homes, a real estate consultant has said. The realtor, Olufemi Shield, who is the managing director of Afrihood...
Sustainable architecture is creating a living space eco-friendly, where temperature and lighting are controlled by using natural materials. In recent times, firms have again started focusing on creating buildings that are eco-friendly and reducing the use of materials that...
Under proposed regulations all commercial office buildings will need to register an environmental performance certificate (EPC) by 2025 London landlords will have to spend £30 billion upgrading older office buildings to hit proposed government environmental standards, according to a leading property agent. Savills UK said...
By Terhemen Mark Chieshe To fight climate change, the world must re-think how buildings are designed, developed, rendered, built, and operated. As a result of unsustainable construction practices, buildings account for 35 - 40% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. As...
The United Nations has written a set of "principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture" for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Set to be ratified...
Innovative Green Building Materials that are Shaping the Future of Construction
Key companies covered in green building materials market are DuPont, Forbo International SA, Interface Inc., Kingspan Group plc, Lafarge, BASF SE, Owens Corning, National Fiber, RedBuilt, LLC, CertainTeed...
As the world rapidly urbanizes, the concept of "healthy buildings" takes center stage in architectural discussions. A health revolution, driven by pioneering companies like Schneider Electric, is underway, with the transformative impact of green architecture on occupant wellness at...
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