Real Estate The real estate industry has long been associated with high energy consumption, significant waste production, and resource-intensive construction practices. However, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly changing this landscape, driving a new era of sustainability in real estate. These […] Click here to view original […]

The real estate industry is in the midst of a profound transformation, driven by emerging technologies, sustainability demands, and shifting demographic trends. Developers and investors are reevaluating traditional models, focusing on creating adaptable, future-proof properties that cater to the evolving needs of modern society. One figure who has been […] Click here to view original

Moakley Building at Boston Medical Center. Image credit Drknchkn via Wikimedia Commons Takeda and Boston Medical Center have partnered to identify innovative solutions for reducing hard-to-abate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the health care sector caused due to disposal of regulated medical waste, such as pharmaceutical packaging and single-use […] Click here to view original

Mitchell Beer As low-carbon building performance standards spread, and banks and companies move to decarbonize their portfolios, commercial asset managers are profiting by transforming carbon-intensive commercial buildings into greener assets. In Europe’s weakened commercial real estate (CRE) market, the “niche” business of converting fossil-fuel-heated, inefficient “brown” buildings to clean, […] Click here to view original

Image: Shutterstock Floating solar panels, also known as floating photovoltaics or floatovoltaics, are solar panels installed on structures that float on bodies of water. They convert sunlight into clean energy from raft-like structures on top of lakes, quarries, dams and reservoirs. With more than 300 floating solar projects worldwide, […] Click here to view original

Sustainable finance is rapidly evolving, especially within regions like Asia and the Middle East, where unique regulatory landscapes and market needs are shaping a diverse range of financing mechanisms. The inaugural Middle East-Asia Summit in October 2024, hosted by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), served as a pivotal gathering […] Click here to view original