Demand for urban space is increasing as skyscrapers rise higher and empty city sites become more rare. Making the most of this area necessitates a delicate balancing act between immediate human needs and long-term planetary advantages. Attempting this balancing effort all too frequently results in “blandscaping.” The practice of producing…
Bamboo has traditionally been a popular building material in tropical climates. However, it has primarily been utilized for low-cost shacks, stalls, fences, scaffolding, and sunscreens. Bamboo is very flammable if not treated and naturally degrades in two or three years due to insects and fungi devouring the sugar-and-starch-rich sap inside…
The hotter it gets, the more people turn on their air conditioners (AC). Indeed, air conditioning is rising in countries around the world: it is anticipated that by 2050, around two-thirds of the world’s households will have an air conditioner, and the demand for energy to cool buildings would triple.…
Climate change will have an impact on every area of our life, including the buildings in which we live and work. Most people in the United States, for example, spend roughly 90% of their time indoors. Climate change is profoundly affecting the environmental conditions under which these structures are built…
Sustainability has become a point of strategy for every business. Collectively undertaken, small efforts can make a big difference to the environmental impact of businesses. However, the race is on towards a green future. This means those businesses without innovative environmental policies are missing a trick when it comes to…