As we face growing pressure to decarbonise the built environment, the construction sector must urgently reimagine how materials are sourced, used, and recovered. One of the most promising and underutilized strategies is urban mining: the practice of recovering valuable materials from existing buildings at the end of their life cycle […]
Month: July 2025
Building smarter: What sustainability means in modern construction
Sustainability in construction has evolved far beyond checklists and green labels. Today, it defines how buildings are designed, built, operated and renovated, especially in a world increasingly driven by energy costs, environmental responsibility and human wellbeing. Performance means efficiency In the current landscape, building performance starts with one essential principle: efficiency. […]
How WELL certification elevates hydration and health
We all know that water is vital, but how often do we stop to consider the quality and accessibility of water inside the buildings where we live, work and learn? Nearly two-thirds of the human body is made of water, yet many people do not drink enough of it, even […]