Groundwater—the world’s largest freshwater store, it is a life-sustaining resource that supplies water to billions of people, plays a central part in irrigated agriculture and influences the health of many ecosystems. About 30% of the world’s urban population depends on groundwater for their daily water supply.
Sun studies, also known as solar analysis or solar studies, are analyses conducted to understand how sunlight interacts with a building, site, or urban environment over time.
Have you ever sat under a tree on a sunny day to escape the heat? If so, you’ve already experienced the basic concept of mutual shading, but instead of trees, we’re talking about buildings here.
A novel approach to urban planning and rehabilitation known as “urban acupuncture” sees cities as living things in need of focused measures. To support sustainability, health, and vibrancy. Inspired by the traditional Chinese medicine of acupuncture, which stimulates body points with well-placed needles to facilitate healing, urban acupuncture locates important points in urban settings and applies small-scale interventions to address regional issues and enhance general health. The foundations of urban acupuncture, its uses, and its promise to make cities more resilient and habitable are all covered in this article.
From wood and steel to water and electricity, the construction of our homes, offices, and
infrastructure consumes an immense number of resources. The construction industry is
responsible for extracting 30% of natural resources and generating 25% of the world’s
solid waste. Furthermore, a staggering 38% of global emissions stem from the materials
used in construction, the construction process itself, and the resulting structures.
In the big picture of human advancement, building cities and towns represents progress and chances for many people. However, there’s a danger hiding in these busy places: the increasing risk of disasters. This article explores how we handle these risks and how living in cities can make us more vulnerable to disasters.
Climate change is a reality that’s undeniably altering the fabric of our ecosystems, economies, and societies. In our collective struggle to forge a sustainable path forward, the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) emerges as a vital piece of the puzzle – not just as an objective, but as a mission to bolster resilience in the face of environmental upheaval. Let’s explore the essence of this global goal and its pivotal role.
The quality of the air we breathe indoors profoundly influences our health and well-being. With a
substantial portion of our time spent indoors, be it at home, work, or public spaces, it’s imperative to
recognize the pivotal role that Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems play in
maintaining and improving IAQ.
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the devastating impact of climate change, more and more individuals and businesses are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. One important way to achieve this goal is through green finance – the practice of using financial instruments to invest in environmentally sustainable projects. But it’s not just individuals and businesses that can benefit from green finance – financial institutions themselves can also reap significant rewards by investing in sustainable projects.
As engineers, developers, consumers and policy makers we have too long carried the linear idea in water management; USE and DISHARGE. We need to alter this current unsustainable linear model and introduce a circular water framework that underlines REUSING and RECYCLING water.