Sustainable Construction Project Management

What Is Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and Why Do We Need It Today?

Building the Foundations of Sustainable Communities Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (DRI) is a concept that has been in the works for a long time. It was first introduced in the 1970s, but it has only recently become an important topic of discussion.&nb

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities

5 Principles to Create Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods We often hear experts talking about the need to be resilient as humans. Resilience is not just about managing change, but also about how we deal with the inevitable disruption that comes with change.

Considerations To Deliver Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

Six Critical Considerations for Climate Proofing Infrastructure Climate change is a global phenomenon, and it is now accepted that human activities have contributed to an increase in the rate of change. Changes in climate have impacts on the environment,

How Is Climate Change Affecting Infrastructure?

How Climate Change Is Disrupting Infrastructure, and What Is the Road Ahead? Climate change is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. The impacts of climate change are not only felt in the natural world, but also in the built environment. As our climate c

Innovative Urban Design Projects That Have Transformed Communities

6 Examples of Urban Design Projects to Inspire Sustainable City Planning Innovative urban design has had an enormous impact on communities, providing a new and improved quality of life. Designs can include anything from community gardens to bridges, creat

Sustainable Urban Housing for Sustainable Cities

Planning, Designing, and Delivering Sustainable Communities The increasing population in our cities is a major challenge. It is estimated that by 2050, 89% of our population will live in urban areas, up from 64% in 1950. This will place an incredible stra

The Main Challenges of Urban Sustainability

Six Challenges and Five Responses for the Design of Sustainable Cities Urban sustainability is a concept that is gaining incredible traction. The populations of our cities are growing rapidly. By 2050, it is forecast that 89% of the population of th

The Main Challenges of Urban Sustainability

Solutions To Lack of Green Space in Cities

Innovation, Planning, and Principles for More Effective Urban Greening In our effort to counteract the negative effects of urban sprawl, we are instead densifying our cities, and making housing more compact. Consequently, as our city populations increase,

The Importance of Urban Parks for Sustainable Cities

6 Reasons We Must Include Urban Parks in City Planning Research into the benefits of urban green space is unequivocal: urban parks are hugely important to the quality of life of city dwellers. Sustainable urban parks provide incredible environmental benef

Why Do We Need Sustainable Public Spaces in Our Cities?

The Ingredient to Supercharge a City’s Vitality Public spaces are the foundations of our communities. They can be places where people come together to socialize, play, or simply enjoy the outdoors. They provide opportunities for groups of peop

6 Examples of Green Spaces in Cities

Cities Can Fight Climate Change and Socioeconomic Inequality with Green Spaces In the past, examples of green spaces in cities were typically seen as recreational or aesthetic features in cities. Today, there is a growing understanding that green spaces p

The Architecture and Design of Green Spaces in Buildings

The Role of Green Spaces in Building Planning and Design Green spaces are important for the well-being of people living in urban areas. They provide a sense of calm and peace that is otherwise lost in the hustle and bustle of city life. Green spaces

The Challenges of Urban Green Spaces And How They Might Be Resolved

Is It Time to Disrupt Our Thinking on Urban Greening? Cities are becoming increasingly and more densely populated, and, as a result, green spaces are shrinking. This has many consequences on the environment and human health. Therefore, it’s becoming

Urban Green Space Projects That Are Revitalizing US Cities

Urban Greening Projects From Which We Can All Learn The need to house growing city populations in ever more dense neighborhoods is making it increasingly difficult to plan for urban greening projects. Yet we must continue to try to incorporate greening in

The Importance of Urban Green Space Planning for Sustainable Cities

Urban Planning: Green Space Considerations Urban green space planning (UGSP) is a process of designing, developing, and maintaining an urban area to meet the needs of the present and future population. As city populations grow, and we wish to preser

The Benefits of Green Space in Urban Areas

Green Space Is an Urban Design Necessity – Here’s Why In the rush to build homes for a rapidly-growing urban population, we often neglect the need for green space. Even where we do plan rigorously, only an average of 15% of the land is p

Smart Mobility Solutions for Better Cities

How Mobility Can Help Cities Become More Sustainable And Innovative Mobility is the backbone of a sustainable city. By fostering an ecosystem that encourages travel by foot, bicycle, or public transit, cities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and diminish t

What Is Smart Mobility and How Can We Make Room For It in Urban Planning?

The Future of Transport in Sustainable Cities With a rapidly urbanizing world, the need for sustainable urban mobility is increasing. Transportation accounts for about half of the carbon footprint in any city. Anything that we can do to reduce the impact

Sustainable Urban Planning for Better Cities

What Is Sustainable Urban Design? Sustainable urban design is the concept of designing or reforming cities to reduce environmental degradation and resource depletion. It can be applied to new or existing urban areas. It can also be applied to the retrofit

How Is Urban Planning Improving the Quality of Life of Communities?

What is the purpose of urban planning? Urban planning is the design and control of land use in towns, cities, and other human settlements. It continues to be a hot topic in modern-day society with climate change, rapid population growth, and technological

Urban Design Vs Urban Planning: What’s the Difference?

Developing Sustainable Cities Urban design and urban planning are often confused and used interchangeably, but there is a distinct difference between urban design and town planning: Urban planners plan cityscapes strategically. This includes policies, f

Transitioning to Renewable Energy for Sustainable Urban Mobility

Making Green City Mobility a Reality Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The effects of this are being observed in global climate change, causing extreme weather patterns, and affecting all aspects of our lives. One way in w

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Permaculture

Is Permaculture the Future for Urban Landscapes? Permaculture is a design approach that is not restricted to one environment. It enables people to create sustainable food sources, build healthier homes, and create a productive ecosystem. Some people refer

Should We Apply the 12 Principles of Permaculture to Home Design?

Permaculture Principles Explained Permaculture design principles were originally developed by Bill Mollison in the 1970s. He had been trying to find a way to combine ecological processes with traditional agricultural systems to address environmental probl

What Is a Permaculture Community, and Should You Consider Living in One?

The Pros and Cons of Sustainable Permaculture Philosophy Sustainable permaculture is a design science based on ethical principles that were developed over four decades ago in response to the unsustainable and destructive patterns of development that were

What Is Energy Efficiency and Why Is It Important in Housing Design?

We All Have a Role to Play in the Future of Housing Energy efficiency in the home is the process of making energy use in the home more efficient. There are many ways to do this, including switching light bulbs to LEDs, using energy-efficient windows and d

Community Renewable Energy Projects Are the Way Forward

Multiple Benefits for Local Communities Community renewable energy projects offer several economic and environmental benefits by intelligent use of renewable energy sources. They also enable access to these benefits to people who might otherwise be unable

What Is a Sustainable Community?

Going Above and Beyond Energy and Conservation What is a sustainable community? When discussing sustainability in construction, most people think about the building materials and methods used and how we can build for greater energy efficiency, more effect