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High-performance building envelopes

Construction Specifier

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. Energy renovation could provide up to 55 percent of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions needed to meet 2030 targets, aligning cities with a 1.5 By Alejandra Nieto.

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Top Ecological and Environmental B-Corporations

CCR Magazine

Welcome to our article series on sustainable businesses and environmentally friendly companies. In this section, we will explore the top ecological and environmental B-Corporations that are leading the way in creating a greener future. What Do Environmental Justice Organizations Do?

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Retrofitting Europe’s Homes: How Digital Construction can Support Greener, Affordable Housing

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In Scotland, a large number of tenement houses were built a century ago in the wake of the first world war, before energy efficiency was a consideration. As a result, there’s growing demand for retrofitting, with the European Commission calling for 3% of buildings to undergo deep renovations every year by 2030.