COP26: Here are 7 of the world's greenest buildings and best …
2021年11月2日 · The project showcases low carbon, sustainable building with a highly ecological specification, in a design that achieves two major sustainability certifications (Passivhaus standard and BREEAM Outstanding). Future climate data was generated and used to simulate various design scenarios to ensure the best, most robust long-term solution.
How to build smart, zero carbon buildings | World Economic Forum
2021年9月8日 · The eight-story office building of the Powerhouse Brattorkaia in Trondheim, Norway, is energy positive across the entire building lifecycle, including energy consumed in producing and transporting building materials, on-site construction and end-of-life deconstruction. The building has 3,000m² of solar panels and a natural refrigerant heat ...
How digital technology can improve your sustainability game
2022年1月19日 · Any strategy for building sustainability must account for both the positives and negatives of digital technology. Executives integrating digital technologies and sustainability benefit from thinking of this transformation as a three-part game plan, pressing across offense, midfield and defense to create an aligned and effective team.
How to build smarter and more sustainable infrastructure
2021年11月30日 · We need to address the siloed thinking that is still too common in the industry. When it comes to building or modernizing infrastructure assets, the many parties involved often struggle to look beyond the narrow remit of what they’re responsible for. This can lead to inefficiencies, project delays and budget over-runs.
3D printing can help make construction carbon-neutral. Here's how
2022年6月22日 · As often happens with innovation, the technology is moving faster than the laws can keep up, and there are many layers in the highly regulated construction industry, including local building codes, permitting, inspection authorities, and contract provisions. Progress will require collaboration between regulators and industry leaders, who should ...
These innovations are creating the buildings of the future | World ...
2024年9月23日 · Global collaboration, through projects like the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation, is key to scaling sustainable building practices and meeting climate targets by 2050. As the world looks to accelerate efforts to combat climate change, innovative buildings and construction materials will play a critical role in meeting ...
Buildings are the foundation of our energy-efficient future
2021年2月22日 · For a sense of what’s already possible, take a look at Deloitte’s The Edge building in Amsterdam, one of the most sustainable office buildings in the world. Constructed in partnership with Schneider Electric, it is equipped with solar panels and thermal energy storage, generates all the energy required for its own heating and cooling, and ...
4 big infrastructure trends to build a sustainable world
2021年1月18日 · New innovations like Digital Twin technology can revolutionise infrastructure planning and operation, Building Information Modelling can vastly improve design, while 3D printing is disrupting construction. These potentially powerful tools can help planners and developers tailor the delivery of infrastructure systems to meet the needs of ...
How technology advances corporate sustainability - The World …
2024年9月24日 · Companies such as SAP, dsm-firmenich and Ericsson are using technology to integrate sustainability into core operations, making sustainability a strategic imperative rather than an add-on. Transparent environmental, social and governance reporting and purpose-driven innovation are essential for driving employee engagement, credibility and ...
3 innovations that will help achieve a technology-led transition
2022年12月3日 · Honeywell’s Ecofining TM technology is able to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that meets and exceeds American Society for Testing Materials jet fuel standards for performance. It can be made with a variety of feedstocks, including vegetable oils, animal fats and non-food-based, and second-generation feedstocks such as camelina ...