Net Zero Energy: Homes designed for the future
With rising energy bills a concern for any tenant, the ability to generate more income through living in a zero-energy home can offset any worries about investing on a smart design. Financing such a project is the trickiest part but it has now been proven that the benefits and returns provide a viable and […]
Read more The need for a “true zero carbon” standard
There is a lot of focus on “net zero carbon” or “net carbon neutral” or similar in the sustainability world. This is mainly a corporate or building issue with most companies wanted to make an effort to eliminate their CO2 emissions and therefore their contribution to man-made climate change.
Read more evolv1 becomes Canada’s first Zero Carbon Building – Design certified project
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has awarded Canada’s first-ever Zero Carbon Building – Design certification under the Zero Carbon Building Standard to the uniquely modern evolv1 urban office building in Waterloo, Ontario.
Read more Net Zero Buildings – what does this mean?
World GBC wants to “advance net zero”, whilst the amended Energy Performance of Buildings Directive published last month in OJEU affirms that all new buildings must be “nearly zero energy” by the end of 2020 and GRESB insights this month is dedicated to “Net neutral buildings”! What on Earth do all these labels mean? This article […]
Read more Sustainable Cities: GHG Emissions Inventories as a First Step Towards a Successful Green Economy
Our world continues to become increasingly urban. From the 19th century growth of European and North American cities, to the explosive population increase during the 1950s in cities like Tokyo and Mexico City, to the current expansion of cities in China and Sub-Saharan Africa, cities have been –and continue to be– global engines for innovation […]
Read more Scaling Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
In 2017 the U.S. experienced devastating storms, fires, and hurricanes that caused over $358 Billion in damages. And for countries and communities around the world, they continue to be impacted by climate change as weather patterns become unpredictable.
Read more TRIANGO
With this Triango project, Bopro Sustainable Investments (BSI) has obtained the right to develop 15 ha of the Triangle de Gonesse. From now on we belong – as a Belgian company – to the development team of the ‘Inventons la Métropole du Grand Paris’ project. ‘Inventons la Métropole du Grand Paris’, the biggest European contest […]
Read more Sustainable cities and the role of regional green building programs
In many cities, buildings are responsible for a majority of the city’s overall carbon emissions. For this reason, low-carbon buildings will be an essential component for the development of sustainable cities. Effectively reducing building emissions will require a combination of advancements in low-carbon energy systems technology and initiatives to reduce building-related energy use in both […]
Read more CBRE Sustainability: 99 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
CBRE has a strong commitment to incorporate sustainability principles into all aspects of the business. Our Sustainability team works closely with our Asset Services arm, which manages more than 1500 properties across the Pacific region, to achieve highly effective sustainability solutions for businesses across Australia, and thereby contributing to sustainable cities.
Read more Full steam ahead to a Smart and Sustainable City
What makes a city smart and sustainable? Denkstatt recently tried to answer this question – both in theory by developing a new position paper on smart cities together with stakeholders from the real estate and urban development sectors and in practice by integrating sustainability in a district development project in the Austrian city Amstetten. A […]
Read more Analysis of physical risks related to climate change for Gecina’s real estate office portfolio
Why adaptation to climate change matters to lower the value at risk Buildings, designed to be managed over several decades, are particularly exposed to evolving climate hazards, particularly extreme hazards: heat waves, floods, intense rainfall, storms. Impacts on Gecina’s activity can be physical (damage to the structure or the technical equipment) or functional (deterioration of […]
Read more Making low-carbon and resilient buildings a reality
On May 9th 2018, the California Energy Commission announced that it had unanimously approved the plan to mandate solar panels on new homes and apartment buildings built after January 1st, 2020. This supports the State’s goal of increasing renewable resources to 50 percent of its electricity consumption by 2030, and to reduce its emissions to […]
Read more Sustainability as a corporate goal
Energy optimization is being carried out at Sihlcity Zurich, a building complex that belongs to Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate. In 2012, the Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate, working with Siemens Switzerland and Wincasa, embarked on a five-year program with the goal of reducing energy consumption at some 1,000 Swiss properties […]
Read more Case Study: Sello – a perfect place to come together
This building – it’s a place to learn. It’s a place to compete. A place to practise, to improve. To invent. But above all, this building is a community. -Marianne Harjula, Sello Event Manager
Read more NKC – bearing retainer manufacturer goes for green
Energy efficiency project lowers costs at NKC Manufacturing New equipment and energy services are helping NKC Manufacturing increase its energy efficiency. Customer NKC Manufacturing Sweden AB was established in 2011, when NKC was acquired by Nakanishi Metal Works Co. Originally established in the 1960s, the subsidiary’s plant has been manufacturing bearing retainers in Gothenburg since […]
Read more Innovation to drive down risk
Technological advances have been gathering pace at an astonishing rate, forcing industries worldwide to adapt – the real estate sector is no different. PropTech has one common goal: to innovate, using technology to simplify the real estate market.
Read more Facility optimization – 5 market trends you need to know
Facilities use energy, often lots of it and not in an efficient way. Energy is a major factor in the cost of doing business, and facility optimization is a buzzword du jour. In simple terms, it means the ability to improve equipment, building and operational performance by optimizing resource use.
Read more Case Study: Winning formula: Collaborative Asset Performance Programme at 2 Cavendish Square
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. “The next step in active property management: digging into the BMS and engaging with occupiers and technical teams to fine tune property management” Purpose of the project 2 Cavendish Square compared poorly to […]
Read more Case Study: RLAM Energy Efficiency Programme (EEP)
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. We have formed a successful partnership with Capita identifying innovative ways of reducing consumption, we now need to continue this good work with further improvements. Kevin Bould, RLAM, June
Read more Case Study: Canada-Leading Geo-Exchange Retrofit
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. CF is proud of our leadership and innovation in implementing Canada’s first geo-exchange retrofit of an occupied, mixed-use high-rise complex in a downtown city core! Purpose of the project CF is proud to […]
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