The Importance of Zero Impact Building
It is estimated that the building sector accounts for 36.1% of global final energy consumption and generates 39.1% of global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. Of that 39%, almost a third (11% of total emissions) corresponds to the impact of the materials used in the […]
What is a Passivhaus building? Basic principles and benefits
The way we build plays a key role in the fight against climate change. The global building stock alone accounted for 39% of carbon emissions in 2019. Public authorities have begun to recognise their responsibility in this regard and have started to pass legislation to ensure emissions are reduced across the board […]
What is Lean Construction?
Lean Construction is a new working philosophy with countless competitive advantages, but how did this trend come about? Towards the end of the 20th century, Toyota captured 40% of the Japanese market by applying a new philosophy to production in the automotive industry. This philosophy delivered better quality at a lower cost, with shorter lead times and by eliminating […]
What is LEED certification and how can it help make your building sustainable and state-of-the-art?
According to data presented at the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, the commercial and residential construction sector accounts for 39% of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, generates 30% of solid waste and is responsible for 20% of water pollution. The influence of our buildings on the future of our society is, […]
What is WELL Certification and how can your building promote health and wellbeing?
Article updated for WELL V2 Certification: April 2021. Did you know that we spend 90% of our lives indoors? Did you know that the air in these spaces is 2 to 5 times more polluted than the air outside? Every day, dozens of articles are published containing compelling data about our relationship with […]