A new paper, ‘Ahead of the Wave’, released by World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) today (2 March 2023) calls on the European financial and real estate sectors to take action as key players in the transformation wave to a sustainable built environment.

• In 2021, investments in building energy efficiency increased by 16% to USD 237 billion, but growth in floor space outpaced efficiency efforts
• The sector’s 2021 operational energy-related CO2emissions were up 5 per cent over 2020 and 2 per cent over the pre-pandemic peak in 2019

SHARM EL SHEIKH, 9 November 2022 – Despite an increase in energy efficiency investment and lower energy intensity, the building and construction sector’s energy consumption and CO2 emissions have rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic to …

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• New technology is changing the way architects design and build.
• Virtual reality immerses stakeholders in buildings before they physically exist.
• Many companies are using data to make personalized recommendations for designers and stakeholders.

New products and creative collaborations are changing the way architects design and build.

From a virtual reality product that allows designers to experience the space before it’s built to a company that simplifies the process of prefabricated construction, today’s high-tech green building solutions …

On 23 November 2022, the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) announced the winners of the prestigious WorldGBC Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards, which were celebrated in Bali, Indonesia.

The WorldGBC Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards showcases the businesses and innovators leading the way in sustainable buildings. The biennial event, first held in 2014, celebrates Asia Pacific’s brightest achievements towards a more sustainable built environment: buildings pushing the envelope in sustainability, inspiring companies, and strong female leadership.…

Architects in Australia have built an ‘eco-house’ with estimated bills of just €300 a year. BENT Architecture specialises in sustainable buildings, embracing passive solar design techniques to minimise both energy bills and the environmental impact of the spaces.

“Like all our projects, the Olinda House embraces the sun and uses passive solar design techniques to ensure the home is comfortable and efficient, year-round,” explains BENT Architecture director Paul Porjazoski.

The Olinda House is a bespoke eco-friendly design for the owners, …