
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 solutions to build more sustainably.
This warehouse is one of the most sustainable industrial buildings …
Aug 19, 2019 · The Netherlands is building a reputation for sustainable architecture. The Edge, Deloitte Netherlands’ location in Amsterdam, has been hailed as the world’s greenest office …
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 …
How India's vernacular architecture can help cities cool down
Aug 9, 2023 · India's cities are getting hotter as modern buildings trap heat. But traditional Indian architecture uses natural materials and features to stay cool, making it a climate-resilient and …
Driving action on sustainable construction in 2025 and beyond
Apr 28, 2025 · The 2025 Sustainable Construction Barometer is a call to action for stakeholders across the construction value chain. Here are the survey's key findings.
Nature-first urban planning with private sector support
Jan 27, 2025 · Two cities – Singapore and Barranquilla in Colombia – have enlisted private sector help to incorporate nature into their infrastructure. Nearly half of Singapore is now green …
5 of the world’s coolest ecovillages - The World Economic Forum
Sep 13, 2022 · The goal of ecovillages is to be sustainable from an environmental, social and economic perspective. Here's five of the world’s most interesting examples.
What is Baukultur and can it build human-centred habitats?
Mar 17, 2025 · Baukultur is a German word that translates to 'building culture' and encapsulates a holistic approach to designing, building and maintaining human habitats.
Meet 'The Float', a sustainable floating home made from cork
Dec 20, 2022 · Studio RAP, an architecture firm based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, has unveiled a project called The Float, a sustainable home that floats on water. Designed for a private client, …
This man is turning cities into giant sponges to save lives
Aug 28, 2019 · Natural flow Eco-friendly terraces allow land and water to meet, explains Kongjian, or “the Sponge Cities Architect” as he’s known. During the dry season, the terrace is a park for …