There is a tension at the heart of how we build our world. We want our buildings and infrastructure to last. The projects we’re starting today are supposed to be standing 20 or 30 years from now. We also...
Developer Thrive Construct recently announced the world’s tallest steel-timber hotel to be built at Victoria Square, Adelaide. Australia has caught onto the trend of building taller in timber, with other plans for three buildings 180-220 metres high submitted in...
Tougher energy standards for new homes will be introduced in New South Wales, but small residential blocks and shopping centres won’t have to adhere to them because of developers’ concerns about added complexity and costs. Under a new policy announced...
Net-zero commitments have surged recently as cities, investors, businesses and educational institutions signal their intent to help create a more sustainable future. This shared ambition, boosted by the UN’s Race to Zero campaign, indicates that we are moving in the...
As countries shift towards the endemic phase, most office occupiers in Asia-Pacific are embracing the emphasis on real estate strategies that recognise the Covid-19 pandemic is here to stay. According to the CBRE Research July 2022 report: Landlords and...
In recent years, smart home technology has emerged as one of the most intriguing developments in everyday living. Regular household appliances are being transformed by the Internet of Things (IoT), albeit in a manner that alienates many demographics. The concept...
Of all the challenges facing the commercial real estate industry today, there are a few big ones looming over the rest. While the topic of climate change and sustainability has been making headlines for decades, it’s finally rising to...
Sponsored by Portland Fall Home and Garden Show. Plan to visit the Portland Fall Home & Garden Show and the Homes of Tomorrow Today tour. In the post-pandemic days of all-things virtual and endless researching online, take the opportunity to...
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...
The Green Building Council of Nigeria (GBCN) has announced that it has attained membership in the World Green Building Council. GBCN's journey started a year ago represents a significant milestone in Nigeria's drive to deepen green buildings and urban...
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