Assets About Built Environment
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New Construction or Renovation? Weighing the Costs of a Building’s Life
Changing the focus from short-term fixes to long-term solutions will create a resilient built environment that preserves the integrity of a building's past, serves the needs of the present, and anticipates those of a sustainable future. ... View More
Fortifying Housing Markets in a Climate-Changing World
New analyses show Canada can avoid significant financial losses from climate-fueled disasters if a small percentage of new homes are built out of high-risk areas, and a massive shift in the economic geography of the US as homeowners migrate from dang... View More
The Future Is Now: Adaptation, Planning Are Crucial for Business Resilience
Sustainable Brands’ first-ever Resilience Summit underscored the idea that building resilience is not just about reacting to environmental risks — it’s about thriving by building systems, businesses and communities that are prepared for the fut... View More
Zillow to Offer Climate-Risk Data on For-Sale Listings Across the US
For-sale listings on Zillow will now feature detailed climate-risk information for five key categories — flood, wildfire, wind, heat and air quality — along with insurance recommendations. ... View More
New Framework Designed to Embed Climate Resilience Into Urban Areas
Neighbourhood Futures sets out five complementary capacities to help generate tailored, scalable strategies for climate resilience and health equity in cities. ... View More
Helios: An Out-of-This-World Solution for Decarbonizing Steelmaking
Inspired by work on lunar resource extraction, the Helios Cycle creates zero direct emissions and uses 30% less energy than traditional methods of extracting iron — offering transformational potential for the heavy-emitting steel industry. ... View More
These Startups Are Mycoremediating Impacts of the Building Industry
Mycocycle and Mogu are harnessing mycelium to transform industrial waste into resilient, circular materials for the construction sector. ... View More
Resilience Is Now a KPI in Our Tumultuous World
In our VUCA world, the ability to adapt and thrive amid compound challenges is crucial. Here are just a few examples of future-proof models for communities, businesses, ecosystems, technologies and more that have us excited about the growing resilien... View More
Aspen Vodka Raises Spirits Sustainability to a Whole New Level
Aspen Distillers’ new, carbon-negative facility — the world’s first LEED Platinum-certified distillery — includes a parcel dedicated to regenerative agriculture and pioneering water re-entry processes, and is designed for net-positive energy ... View More
Report: 6 Strategies for Building Nature-Positive, Circular Economy for Europe
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlines six circular strategies to transform Europe’s built environment that will boost economic activity, increase climate resilience, and make cities more vibrant places to live and work. ... View More
This Nepalese B Corp Illustrates a Holistic Model for Sustainable Development
Shah Hemp Innoventures turns typically wasted ‘weeds’ into a resource for literally building a more sustainable, equitable economy. ... View More
This Company Upcycles Waste Wood Into a Better Building Material
Cambium’s thermally modified wood transforms wood waste into a valuable resource — reducing carbon emissions in the built environment, promoting local job training and supporting urban-reforestation initiatives. ... View More
New Partnerships, Processes Aim to Slash Concrete’s Climate Impacts
UNIDO and the GCCA have partnered to decarbonize the cement and concrete industry, with a strong focus on the Global South; while Cambridge researchers have developed a potentially game-changing cement-recycling process. ... View More
Concrete Is Causing the Downfall of Cities. Literally.
In addition to generating 8% of global carbon emissions, recent studies have highlighted another negative impact of the world’s most popular building material — its weight, which is causing a host of coastal cities to sink faster than sea levels ... View More
Paving the Way for Resilient Transportation Infrastructure
Repairs and reconstruction are critical for improving the state of our country’s infrastructure. Advancements in elastomers and PCR plastics in asphalt can enhance road integrity, increase roads’ lifespan and pave the way for a circular economy. ... View More
Paris 2024 Gives First Look at Its Circular Approach to Olympic Games
Focusing on the material footprint of the upcoming summer Games, Paris 2024 is leaning heavily into recycled materials and plans for reuse of all temporary infrastructure, furniture and equipment. ... View More
Digitization, Data Driving the Quest to Decarbonize Building Materials
Shaw’s Kellie Ballew spoke with Stacy Smedley, executive director of Building Transparency, about the organization’s role in decarbonizing the construction industry. ... View More
State of the Industry
In this panel discussion, stakeholders will unpack their interests in regenerative agriculture and share their distinct motivations for embracing sustainability, whether environmental impact, social responsibility, or long-term viability. Representat... View More
Low-Carbon Retrofits are Becoming a Climate Priority for Cities, Fast
Cities and states are incentivizing retrofits because buildings are major emitters — and because retrofit investments offer significant long-term ROI through energy savings alone. ... View More
Renovate or Rebuild: M&S Oxford St Planning Decision Fuels Debate About ‘Sustainable’ Construction
The retailer argued that a new store would be 25% more energy efficient; but environmentalists say the Oxford Street demolish-rebuild plan would have sent 40K tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. ... View More
