India, with its rapid urbanisation and growing population, is undergoing a critical transformation in its construction sector. The country has made significant strides in recent years, with a growing emphasis on eco-friendly building practices. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has been instrumental in promoting sustainable building standards and […] Click here to view original […]

VICKI Kelly and her partner Matt Clement were thrilled when they bagged £1,000 in cashback from Halifax by agreeing to make their home “greener”. The couple, both 47, took the £1,000 cash back offer after agreeing to use a government grant to get a heat pump following a chat […] Click here to view original

Commerce Image Credits: Tingit Do you have a much-loved jacket with a torn sleeve or pair of grubby kicks gathering dust at the back of your closet? Tingit , a startup out of Lithuania, wants to help people restore their used clothing to their former glory with its newly […] Click here to view original

Today’s multifamily residents crave spaces where they can connect with people and nature. What’s driving this growing appetite for adaptive green spaces, and how can building owners capitalize on it? Biophilia, the desire or tendency to associate with nature, is at the root of it. Building owners have become […] Click here to view original

Reducing the carbon footprint of buildings has become an essential goal in a collective fight against climate change. Buildings, both residential and commercial, contribute significantly to global carbon emissions, primarily through energy consumption. One of the most effective ways to tackle this issue is through proper insulation. By improving […] Click here to view original

A coalition of interest groups oriented around climate issues has launched a social media campaign designed to pressure the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) into adopting up-to-date energy-efficiency standards for homes backed by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac . The Campaign for Lower Home Energy […] Click here to view original