Olga Pleskatsevich

The Hidden Costs of Pollution on Construction Materials

The construction industry is a significant contributor to environmental pollution. Construction projects release greenhouse gases, contaminate drinking water and produce landfill waste. Construction materials themselves can suffer, too. Pollution can impact the durability and integrity of construction materials. Explore the…

Rose Morrison14 enero 2025

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Wastewater and the Quest for Sustainable Building Materials

The growing demand for sustainable construction materials has sparked innovative approaches to reducing environmental impact, one of which involves utilizing wastewater in building processes. Wastewater, often viewed as a by-product of human activity, has emerged as a potential resource for…

Rose Morrison26 diciembre 2024

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Sustainable Solutions: Beer Waste as a Resource for Builders

As more sustainable approaches to construction work are pushed, building alternatives are being sought to reduce environmental impact. This has led to a new relationship “brewing” between the construction industry and breweries. Beer is no longer just a refreshing beverage…

Rose Morrison20 diciembre 2024

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Biogenic Carbon: How to Assess Carbon Footprint in Wood Buildings?

Discussions on reducing buildings’ carbon footprints have become more prominent, especially as more residents and business leaders learn how to make sustainable choices. Biological sources — such as plants, soil and trees — have biogenic carbon footprints. Biogenic carbon gets…

Rose Morrison17 diciembre 2024

LVMH Announced The Winners Of the 2024 LIFE 360 In Stores Awards

The 2024 LIFE 360 in Stores Awards by LVMH have just concluded, honoring the Group’s retail spaces that have demonstrated exceptional environmental performance. This biannual event, which began in 2016, highlights stores that have made significant strides in sustainability. We…

Olga Pleskatsevich16 diciembre 2024

Hongkong Land is transforming Tomorrow’s Central into a next-generation luxury destination

For years, Hongkong Land has been setting the bar for exceptional luxury experiences and is now undergoing the largest retail transformation in its Central portfolio. This 1 billion USD transformation will offer stunning new spaces for top brands, incredible dining…

Olga Pleskatsevich11 diciembre 2024

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PERFORM: A Fresh View on Building Operational Performance

During the Greenbuild 2024 Conference, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched the PERFORM program, a new initiative aimed at addressing the evolving challenges of the green building industry. In this article, we explore how the program works and why…

Olga Pleskatsevich4 diciembre 2024

Reflecting on Greenbuild 2024: A Collective Energy for Change

Our team returned from Greenbuild 2024 full of ideas, inspiration, and a renewed drive to take proactive steps in greening the construction industry. This year’s event, held in Philadelphia, brought together thousands of professionals from around the globe, all aligned…

Olga Pleskatsevich3 diciembre 2024

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Renovating Historic Buildings With Sustainability in Mind

While intense urban construction continues to break ground, thousands of historic buildings worldwide sit abandoned or untended. Do they have the potential to breathe a new life, or would retrofitting them with modern amenities sacrifice their historical relevance? Discover how…

Rose Morrison29 noviembre 2024

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Groundbreaking New Materials Help Manufacturers with Heating and Cooling Efficiency Design

Climate change causes unprecedented weather events, so the demand for proper heating and cooling systems has become more crucial. Unfortunately, these needs have skyrocketed electricity usage, increasing carbon and contributing to climate change. One effective way to change this cycle…

Rose Morrison27 noviembre 2024

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The Hidden Costs of Pollution on Construction Materials

Wastewater and the Quest for Sustainable Building Materials

Sustainable Solutions: Beer Waste as a Resource for Builders

Biogenic Carbon: How to Assess Carbon Footprint in Wood Buildings?

LVMH Announced The Winners Of the 2024 LIFE 360 In Stores Awards

Hongkong Land is transforming Tomorrow’s Central into a next-generation luxury destination

PERFORM: A Fresh View on Building Operational Performance

Reflecting on Greenbuild 2024: A Collective Energy for Change

Renovating Historic Buildings With Sustainability in Mind

Groundbreaking New Materials Help Manufacturers with Heating and Cooling Efficiency Design

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