Tag: Sustainability

The landscape of the future: How Generation Z will shape building design

Written by Sarah Matarazzo on March 9, 2018. Posted in Architecture. Leave a Comment

As anyone who keeps up with popular culture and media should know, millennials are the generation of the moment. While the term ‘millennial’ is often used in a negative way to describe the perceived fecklessness of youth, or indeed the harsh economic environment they currently find themselves in,...

Architecture, Generation Z, Inovation, Sustainability, Technology

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Building paints manufacturer swoops prestigious sustainability prize

Written by Sarah Matarazzo on January 5, 2018. Posted in DAW Group, Sustainability. Leave a Comment

An innovative building paints manufacturer, operating in the UK as alsecco, has been awarded a prestigious sustainability prize for its work on addressing future climate challenges. The company, known for its sustainable and climate-friendly approach, took the top spot from a field of hundreds of...

DAW Group, Paint, Sustainability

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What is next for Solar PV? Has the sun set on BIPV?

Written by Sarah Matarazzo on November 5, 2017. Posted in Energy Efficiency, Sustainability. Leave a Comment

Photovoltaic systems, also known as solar power or PV systems, have been gaining popularity for years. These specialised power systems are designed to integrate into building envelopes in place of more conventional forms of building materials, and provide or a viable alternative source of energy. Solar...

Energy Efficiency, photovoltaic, Sustainability

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Sustainability in building design

Written by Sarah Matarazzo on September 5, 2017. Posted in Architecture, Sustainability. Leave a Comment

It is both a legal and an ethical requirement that contemporary buildings are not only created using sustainable materials but also designed to operate in an environmentally responsible manner. To deliver a sustainable building, careful consideration needs to be given to every aspect of the project...

Eco Friendly, Facade, Sustainability

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