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Built EnvironmentNovember 2015The skyscraper at the heart of the debate over America’s green building standardOne Bryant Park has become ground zero in the battle over Leed, with some

critics claiming the tower highlights the green certification’s shortcomings 6 Nov 2015 15.12 CET…… commentsNovember 2014Sustainable livingComing to a mall near you: a green alternative to

Home DepotThree decades after he transformed home organization, Container Store co-founder Garrett Boone is putting his money behind TreeHouse, a green home improvement retailer. But is the

market ready?17 Nov 2014 16.04 CET…… commentsSeptember 2014Bijoy Jain: building architecture that 'contains the life' of its environsThe founder of Studio Mumbai takes a collaborative

approach to sustainable building within the limitations of an environment10 Sept 2014 15.15 CEST…… commentsAugust 2014Are tiny houses and micro-apartments the future of urban homes?Designers

inject both efficiency and comfort into tiny living spaces for rising urban populations25 Aug 2014 20.27 CEST…… commentsJune 2014Sustainable livingHow riding elephants can help energy

efficiency in the office

Solving energy problems in large buildings can be a case of finding the right balance between head and heart

second biggest IT company inspires Google eco-friendly building

Winner at the "green Oscars", Infosys has undergone energy efficiency transformation that has saved $80m in energy bills over the last six years, Terry Slavin reports

CEST…… commentsThe science behind sustainability solutionsHealthy buildings: why workers are demanding sustainable offices

Companies that ignore the environmental and social impacts of their buildings could risk miserable workers and low productivity

studiesSkanska improves UK HQ to demonstrate benefits of sustainability15 May 2014 11.45 CESTSustainability case studiesJohn Robertson Architects – the most sustainable building is an

existing one15 May 2014 11.45 CESTThe science behind sustainability solutionsToo big to save: why commercial buildings resist energy efficiency7 May 2014 19.45 CEST…… commentsApril

2014Business and the sustainable development goalsArchive Global: fighting disease with low-tech, low-cost home design14 Apr 2014 18.56 CEST…… commentsBusinesses need better understanding of

built environment says studyTim Broyd11 Apr 2014 18.48 CEST…… commentsMarch 2014Circular economyConstruction industry needs circular economy for sustainable future

It's like Monopoly – but everyone is losing. The industry must shift its emphasis beyond recycling and towards reuse

government can create a sustainable supply chain

The Green Deal has failed to take off but a new tax policy could breathe life into local economies and drive energy efficiency

designSkechers, Google and other corporations play with Dirtt's modular offices30 Jan 2014 00.06 CET…… commentsSustainability, precompetitive?Hemp and straw homes: cutting the risk of

renewable materials28 Jan 2014 13.15 CET…… commentsNovember 2013Sustainable business blogThere is more to sustainability than a building's environmental impact

BREEAM doesn't go far enough. Truly great buildings make society better by adding to the area, writes Richard Wheal

green European capital

Known for its creative inhabitants and cycling-friendly streets, Bristol will take on the mantle of Europe's greenest city in 2015. Can it inspire a nation?

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Renewal that promotes sustainable business is vital for cities seeking to reverse a downward economic and social spiral, says Will Henley

2013Sustainable cities: creating urban environments of the future

With population in urban areas set to swell, how can business contribute to developing more sustainable cities?

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