Green Building News

Two new reports provide guidance for choosing healthier building products
New white papers advise AEC firms and developers about how they can lower the environmental impact from the building materials they choose. Image source: Wikimedia

Devon beauty spot threatened with wind turbine ‘disaster’ in name of net zero
Campaigners Finola O’Neill, Paula Ferris, Helen Cooper, Gwen Pearson and Ruth McDonagh at Saunton Sands, North Devon. In 1944 American troops trained on the beach

Annual dual carbon forum witnesses Shenzhen’s green commitment
The 2023 Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Forum kicked off recently at Shenzhen’s international low-carbon emission air dome exhibition hall in Longgang district, the largest

Five hidden gems in the EU’s recast buildings directive
€2 trillion needs to be invested in improving EU buildings in the next seven years, and over three-quarters of this must come from the private

Most new buyers are considering cheaper green mortgages
Green mortgages are becoming more popular with new buyers. Photo: Getty Most first-time buyers are considering opting for green mortgages, with energy rating now one

Dubai’s successful green building strategy reinforces its global leadership in sustainable urban development
Published Thursday, December 07, 2023 Dubai’s emergence over the last few decades as a city that has revolutionised the way urban centres are designed, built