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09 08 2019 | 07:32

Circular economy and sustainable tourism a reality on islands: business models and financing opportunities.

The International & National GTI Conference will take place at Palazzo Chiaramonte-Steri, one of Palermo treasures of the 14th century, headquarters of the Rectorate of the University of Palermo…

30 07 2019 | 17:26

As Cities Begin Banning Natural Gas, States Must Embrace Building Electrification Via Smart Policy.

Berkeley, California became the first American city to ban natural gas infrastructure in new buildings last week after PG&E, the second-largest U.S.

12 07 2019 | 11:36

Building circular and climate-neutral buildings for Europe.

The circular economy will be an essential building block of a climate-neutral Europe. A circular economy means making the most of our resources, doing more with less while reducing waste and energy…

24 06 2019 | 18:04

BIPV with huge potential for greener cities.

Today (19-6-2019) at the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) in Brussels, SolarPower Europe and ETIP PV launched a report highlighting the huge potential of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)…

14 05 2019 | 16:03

Grow your own city – vertical forests take off.

Milan’s Il Bosco Verticale (the Vertical Forest) is a high rise building populated by people and trees. It is the first of a new concept of building in cities being pioneered by Stefano Boeri’s…

13 05 2019 | 08:45

Environment Agency warns flood threat may force UK communities to abandon homes.

An increased risk of flooding from climate change may force UK communities to abandon homes. The Environment Agency has called for a consultation to review the process of flood protection for…

12 04 2019 | 09:34

Kenya to construct 2000 affordable housing units in Laikipia County.

The Governor for Laikipia County in Kenya, Ndiritu Muriithi, has announced the government’s plan to construct 2,000 affordable house units in Nanyuki, Nyahururu, Rumuriti, Wiyumiririe and other major…

05 04 2019 | 08:22

Kenya partners with China to construct the Friendship city in Nairobi.

Kenya has partnered with China for the construction of Friendship City which is expected to start late this year at a cost of US $2bn. The two firms involved; Chinese’s Damei Investment Company and…

31 03 2019 | 08:45

Commercial solar self-consumption pays off.

Seven questions about commercial solar self-consumption to Michael Vogtmann, Chief Executive of the Franconian Section of the German Solar Energy Society (DGS).

29 03 2019 | 07:28

Tanzania to construct 30,000 affordable houses.

The government of Tanzania is set to construct 30,000 affordable houses across the country as part of implementation of the election manifesto of the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi. Minister for…

26 03 2019 | 08:02

The Greenest Little House Addition and Income Generator.

If you’re an avid viewer of Tiny House Nation on the FYI network, then you’ve marveled at the incredible feats new homeowners go through to downsize their lives. From single-dwellers to families of…

21 02 2019 | 15:17

Climate change spells disaster for small businesses in southern Africa

What do you picture when you think about climate change? Perhaps you see failing crops, rising sea levels or melting glaciers. But what about struggling small businesses?

08 02 2019 | 13:01

Global BIPV market to grow by 15 percent every year

The demand for building-integrated solar systems will grow by 15 percent every year until 2024. Market drivers include the flexible products offered by the solar industry to architects and the demand…

14 01 2019 | 12:08

Canada’s National Building Code will include climate change obligations

New durability requirements for new buildings in the works. Designers will be obligated to create durability plans for new structures under Canada’s National Building Code.

29 10 2018 | 09:07

Could a new paint-on finish replace air conditioning?

Passive Daylight Radiative Cooling is an ancient idea that's about to make a big comeback.