News: How a quiet German hamlet became a focal point of climate tensions
Luitzerath a small hamlet in Western Germany has become a focal point for rising climate tensions. Located near the town of Erkelenz, Lutzerath sits atop
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Show Me A Change Maker: Dr Marcella Ucci, Professor
This week we speak with Dr Marcella Ucci, Associate Professor at the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources, University College London (UCL). Her early
Features: GIS
What is a Geographic Information System? A geographic information system (GIS) is software that combines the visualisation of a map with the limitless functionalities of
Projects: Expo 2030, The worlds largest urban solar farm
Carlo Ratti Associati, architect Italo Rota and urbanist Richard Burdett have unveiled plans for the 2030 Rome World Expo. If successful, this will become the
Introducing SDGs in the built environment
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of seventeen global objectives established by the United Nations in 2015 to eliminate poverty, safeguard the environment,
News: MIT scientists create 3D printed lab grown wood
Scientists at MIT have developed a ground-breaking process to use a “tunable bioprinting” method to 3D print wood-like plant material in a lab. This technique
A ‘war effort’ is needed to insulate our homes
A report from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has called for a “war effort” to improve the energy efficiency of UK homes. The cross parliamentary
3 Buildings that Reimagined Sustainability in 2022
As we settle into the new year, we have taken this opportunity to highlight some of the best sustainable buildings of 2022. Floating Office Rotterdam
Construction on the new Perkins&Will mass timber project is underway
Photo credit Perkins&Will Project focus – UBC Gateway This week construction started on the new gateway project at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in
Overview of United Nations Biodiversity Conference COP15
Overview of United Nations Biodiversity Conference COP15 Representatives from over 190 nations met in Montreal for the UN biodiversity summit – COP15. This Monday, these