New resource shows how digital workflows support sustainability goals across the building lifecycle Munich, September 3 – With buildings and construction responsible for 34% of global carbon emissions and half of all material extraction, the AEC industry…
Western Systems Enhances Denver’s Smart City Initiative With Advanced Equipment and Innovation
DENVER, March 21, 2024 - Western Systems, a leading provider of customized and innovative traffic management solutions, is proud to announce a strategic…
Infrastructure Outlook: User Beware: Energy Code Not Always a Helpful ‘How To’
The cornerstone of sustainable design is simple: don’t waste energy, water or gas. Do the most with the least. In fact, this is the mantra for all businesses…
Looking to Sustainable Cities as Key to Smart Future
The world is entering an age of urbanization. Every year more people relocate to cities, creating new challenges around affordable housing, transport congestion, access to jobs and environmental impacts. Even though Australia is the planet’s sixth largest…
Repurposing Buildings and Urban Infrastructure for a Smarter City
The smart city has many emerging definitions and the concept is touted to be the one, that will shape cities of future. All ‘smart city’ definitions encompass the idea of a sustainable, livable, intelligent and green city with continued economic growth…
Education for Sustainability’s Sake
By Jean Chui Energy efficiency and sustainability are at the heart of the philosophy on education of the United World College South East Asia (UWCSEA). From the facilities to its curriculum and student-led projects, the school made a big effort to green all…
Sustainability – An essential Facet of Architectural Design
Green building design, energy efficiency, power usage efficiency, sustainability etc, are the buzzwords that are making waves across the architectural design industry. This is a two-way tunnel, where architecture is guiding social impact, and this very social…
