Author profile picture The construction industry is undergoing a green revolution, with innovative bio-based materials leading the charge. From hemp and straw to mycelium and algae, these sustainable alternatives are not just eco-friendly but offer impressive performance benefits. They can reduce carbon emissions, improve insulation, and even self-repair. Research […] Click here to view original […]

BoardPAC has received the Carbon Neutral Certificate for 2022 from The Sri Lanka Climate Fund (SLCF), an organisation operating under the Ministry of Environment committed to fostering a low-carbon business economy and promoting sustainable lifestyle choices. This remarkable achievement underscores BoardPAC’s dedication to environmental responsibility and is a key […] Click here to view original

Image by Pexels from Pixabay. The real estate industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability, driven by increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly living solutions and the urgent need to address environmental challenges. One of the most promising innovations in this field is the advent of modular homes. These […] Click here to view original

Australia is facing dual crises : increasing climate change risks and soaring housing costs. Financial institutions have a crucial role to play in funding and promoting solutions to these challenges. A recent United Nations Environment Programme report, Banking on Green Buildings , proposes ways to promote sustainable buildings in […] Click here to view original

You may have seen renderings of an eye-catching wall covered in vertical wind turbines making the rounds online. That bold concept is finally spinning into reality with a product called Airiva from designer Joe Doucet. The initial vision was ambitious—a mesmerizing array of 25 vertical-axis turbines, each connected to […] Click here to view original

Dawud Muneer MRICS, senior specialist for construction and infrastructure management at RICS, says “3D printing, as a modern method of construction could have a transformative impact on how we build globally” ICON invests in 3D printed houses amongst major players: Saint-Gobain, Holcim Group, Bouygues and Skanska to transform the […] Click here to view original