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Vulture populations in India have fallen by 95% since the 1990s due to a single drug in livestock. This big drop shows we need to save the planet's variety of life. It highlights why saving species is key and often forgotten in building work. The link between green building materials and helping nature recover is crucial but not often talked about in construction.People are starting to see how important it […]
Did you know the global construction industry creates almost 40% of the world's carbon emissions? This fact shows we urgently need to rethink our construction methods. Architects through history have taken cues from nature in their designs. This approach, known as biophilic design, seeks to improve life by blending nature with our buildings.Besides, sustainable architecture and biophilic design grow more popular. They focus on integrating nature into buildings. This trend […]
The sustainable architecture market is expected to grow to a whopping £310 billion by 2027. This shows how important eco-architecture is becoming. It's a design method that puts sustainability and care for the environment at its core. This approach aims to make buildings work with nature, not against it. This helps reduce harm to the planet and moves us towards a more green future.In eco-architecture, experts work hard to keep […]
Did you know, over 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings? This highlights the urgent need to change how we build. 'Living buildings' seamlessly blend biophilic architecture, sustainable design, and green infrastructure. They create a balance between nature and our constructions.Such an approach is more than sustainable building. It aims to boost urban biodiversity and connect people with nature. Following the Living Building Challenge, creators are achieving amazing […]
Climate Change and Construction: Can They Co-Exist?As the great Mahatma Gandhi once said, "The earth, the air, the land, and the water are not an inheritance from our forefathers but on loan from our children. So, we have to handover to them at least as it was handed over to us."Climate change and construction are two seemingly contrasting concepts that are increasingly intersecting in today's world. As the effects of […]
