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Embracing Circular Economy Principles in Construction Processes for Commercial Real Estate Development

It would be a significant win for the environment if commercial real estate (CRE) developers went circular. What does circularity mean? Is it different from sustainability? Learn about the circular economy and the relevant principles CRE interests should adopt. What…

Rose MorrisonApril 2, 2024

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Why Is Life Cycle Assessment Essential for Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Building Materials?

People in every industry rely on construction crews to build lasting, reliable projects that fit their needs. Sustainable building is gaining importance as consumers become more eco-conscious and sustainable technology becomes widely accessible. Life cycle assessments (LCAs) are a vital…

Rose MorrisonFebruary 22, 2024

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Global Challenge of Decarbonization and Net Zero Targets

The quest for net-zero emissions has placed building decarbonization at the forefront of the global environmental agenda. It demands a radical rethinking of construction and operation practices to forge a sustainable, carbon-neutral future. Understanding the Importance of Building Decarbonization Building…

Olga PleskatsevichNovember 9, 2023

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How Technology Is Encouraging Responsible Innovation in Construction

As technology helps to transform the construction industry, it contributes to a more sustainable future for the built environment. As new software and devices introduce innovative possibilities in construction, an industry once considered to be unnecessarily hard on the environment…

Rose MorrisonApril 8, 2022

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8 Easy Steps to Towards a Green Home in the City

You’re probably reading this because you’re interested in living as responsibly as you can. There’s so much we can do in so many areas of our lives that it can get overwhelming. Still, you have to start somewhere...let's get you…

AlessandroDecember 19, 2016

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Six Trends for Green Building in 2015

2014 was a record year for building tall. A record number of 97 skyscrapers (those that tower 200 feet or taller) rose up last year. In China alone, some 44,000 feet of skyscrapers were built, a sure sign of progress.…

neoliJanuary 15, 2015

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New Century Global Center: China’s New Big Building and What It Means for the Rest of Us

China has a new shiny building, and it’s a big one. As in big big. The New Century Global Center: The new largest standalone structure in the world. Set in the city of Chengdu in Southwest China, the New Century…

neoliJuly 27, 2013

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Green Building Myths We Should Stop Believing Now (Part 2)

Two posts ago, we tackled some of the green building myths we should stop believing now. As in now. And now we’re on to the second half of the list: Green Building is Just a Passing Trend Not if…

neoliOctober 20, 2012

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Five Green Building Myths You'd Better Stop Believing Now (Part 1)

Green building might not yet be as prevalent as we hope it would be. It’s not yet the rule instead of the exception, but it’s sure come a long way ever since it took off in the 1970s. We’re becoming…

neoliOctober 10, 2012