The construction industry is at a crossroads, and it urgently needs to shift towards more sustainable practices. As one of the largest consumers of global resources and a significant contributor to ...

The U.S. Green Building Council reports that LEED-certified buildings decrease their energy consumption by 25%, while simultaneously cutting carbon emissions by 34%, and lowering water consumption by ...

Imagine you are standing in front of a multimillion-pound building in the centre of the French city, Lyon. It radiates warmth and history with its rammed earth structural walls. Two hundred miles away ...

According to the U.N. Environmental Program, the construction industry is not making enough efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. While all sectors are making efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, ...

Earlier this year, California announced new water restrictions to ensure it had enough supply to make it through the year. Wildfires are burning through forests so fast they reach suburban homes.

The built environment is responsible for approximately 42% of annual global CO2 emissions. During a building's lifespan, half of these emissions come from its construction and demolition. To ...

Sustainable construction in 2026 is defined by stricter regulations, advanced green building standards, and innovative materials and methods aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Updated frameworks ...

Rapid urbanization, driven by population growth, is among the powerful megatrends transforming how cities are built. The world is adding a city the size of Madrid every single week — and will do so ...