US energy efficiency league tables revealed
Energy Star certified buildings certified in 2012 saved enough energy to power 2m homes for a year
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Arup unveil climate-friendly building of the future
Breathing facades, algae fuel cells and electricity generating paint among the innovations in Arup engineering’s vision for cities in 2050
How can we create the net zero buildings of tomorrow?
Cutting carbon emissions from buildings can be made easier with simple, energy efficiency measures.
China’s flat pack skyscraper with soaring green credentials
220-storey Sky City project in Changsha plans to drastically cut construction carbon emissions
Mayor of Seoul aims to ‘cancel out’ a nuclear power plant with climate action
City-wide energy efficiency drive announced as South Korea continues to push the climate change agenda at home and abroad.
Plans for sustainable Abu Dhabi eco-Mosque get approval
Building designed by architecture student includes state of the art heat-blocking structure, water capture, roof gardens and solar panels.
ICLEI: What will the building of the future look like?
Speaking at ICLEI Resilient Cities 2012, Jason Hartke from the US Green Building Council sets out his vision of the green building of the future and the pathways there.