Constructing a Sustainable Future
Special reports Viewpoint 24/11/2025 They are architects, policymakers, and leaders of international organizations, and they decode the sustainability challenges facing the construction sector in Latin America.
Discover our focus on construction in Latin America with Anacláudia Rossbach, who calls for a rethinking of sustainability in light of greater social justice.
Brazil ranks among the top five countries in the world for LEED certifications. What does this ranking reveal about the evolution of the Brazilian market?
Too cold in winter, too hot in summer? You might be living in one of the 97% of European buildings that need renovation by 2050! Instead of tearing everything down, renovation offers another path, making something new out of the old, while cutting carbon emissions and improving comfort.Find out how in this…
A growing risk, with insufficient cover In 2024, natural disasters resulted in economic losses of $368 billion, mainly due to cyclones, severe thunderstorms and floods. But only 40% of these losses were covered by insurance. This lack of cover underlines the urgent need to develop projects that are more resilient…
With over 25 years’ experience in energy efficiency and renewable solutions, FotouhAbdul Aziz Al-Ragom has conducted pioneering research into building performance andsustainable energy systems. Executive Director of the Energy and Building ResearchCenter at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, she has an internationalreputation. Here she shares her forward-looking vision for…
Discover how packaging for building materials is becoming a key lever for reducing waste and accelerating the ecological transition.
What if we could decipher the progress of Sustainable Construction through a few key figures?
Discover architect Søren Pihlmann's innovative approach to buildings as living organisms capable of self-regeneration using their own materials.
Gone are the days when thermal comfort came down to adding extra heating or air-conditioning equipment. Nowadays, it’s a question of planning ahead and designing buildings that are purpose-built to cope with current and future climate hazards. This race for innovation involves architects, engineers and manufacturers. Including comfort right from…
