Features: How products align with Green Building Rating Systems
Green Building Rating Systems (GBRS) are a set of voluntary standards that assess the performance of buildings and construction projects from a sustainability perspective. Examples
Nakagin Capsule Hotel – How one of Tokyo’s most iconic structures got a new life
The Nakagin capsule hotel was one of Tokyo’s most iconic structures. Located in Ginza with the intention of housing travelling salarymen in removable and replaceable
Features: Material Flow Analysis
At Firstplanit, we are a data-driven company that aims to take complex information and make it easy for users to interpret. Our database comprises of
How to navigate our material library
Welcome to our how to series designed to help you navigate the Firstplanit platform. To learn how to find products in our library follow these
News: Phantom Carbon Credits
Carbon credits from world leading provider deemed “worthless” by Guardian report A new investigation has revealed that the forest carbon offsets approved by Verra, the
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
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