COP26: Here are 7 of the world's greenest buildings and best …
Nov 2, 2021 · From one of the world’s tallest timber buildings in Sweden, to a school made from bamboo in Indonesia, Build Better Now at COP26 features some of the world's greenest …
Regenerative design: urban spaces for people and the planet
Mar 17, 2025 · Regenerative design can restore ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen community resilience. But it cannot focus on environmental factors alone.
These innovations are creating the buildings of the future | World ...
Sep 23, 2024 · Buildings contribute almost 40% of global carbon emissions, the World Green Building Council says. Innovations like low-emissivity glass and smart retrofitting are helping to …
The 10 Green Building Principles aiming to get real estate to net zero
Nov 3, 2021 · Check out the 10 Green Building Principles that can get real estate to net zero. The real estate industry has a key role to play in bringing down carbon emissions – but too few …
Why the building sector’s emissions milestone demands data …
May 1, 2025 · The global building sector's CO₂ emissions have stabilized, but much work remains to be done to make the necessary reductions. A whole building life cycle approach, informed …
India’s urban infrastructure for a low-carbon future
May 8, 2025 · India has a huge opportunity to ensure urban infrastructure is built using climate-conscious strategies. Low-carbon construction, passive design, green buildings and …
Climate tech solutions could make cities more sustainable
Dec 6, 2024 · A range of climate tech are helping to make cities more sustainable with innovations around embodied carbon, reclaimed materials and green architecture.
How to build smart, zero carbon buildings | World Economic Forum
Sep 8, 2021 · Buildings represent 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions; Reducing carbon emissions in buildings will be critical to achieving net zero emissions by 2050; Efficient, zero …
Adaptive reuse can help reimagine, repurpose and revitalize cities
Apr 30, 2025 · Adaptive reuse is a well-established practice that repurposes existing assets within the built environment for new uses, blending architectural heritage with modern needs. Faced …
Sustainable mass timber products are key to green building
Nov 30, 2021 · The carbon-reducing impact of green building with mass timber goes beyond the sustainable forests that produce these products and the carbon they lock away. While …