As a kid, I was fascinated by the “The Matrix” series, drawn to its innovative technology, thrilling action sequences, and dynamic cast, even though the central theme was too complex for me to connect with the real world at that time. Fast forward to 20 years. Recently when I watched the trilogy again, apart from...
Over the past decade, the push towards ‘green’ building is gaining momentum in Bangladesh The sustainable or “green” buildings implicate proficient use of resources in constructing homes, offices, schools and other sorts of buildings. The popularity of green building construction has given rise to a variety of approaches that aim to guide architects, designers, materials...
The impact of climate change we observe across the world such as rising temperatures & sea level, irregular rainfall and tectonic plat shifts are not new to the current generation. These changes in climate & geophysical pattern are observed for many years in the past as well. The case of Easter Islanders is also one...
The impact of climate change we observe across the world such as rising temperatures & sea level, irregular rainfall and tectonic plat shifts are not new to the current generation. These changes in climate & geophysical pattern are observed for many years in the past as well. The case of Easter Islanders is also one...
Researchers say deaths linked to COVID-19 and air pollution represents ‘potentially avoidable, excess mortality’. Long-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to 15 percent of COVID-19 deaths globally, according to a new study. Published in the journal Cardiovascular Research on Tuesday, the research from German and Cypriot experts analysed health and disease data from...
We’ve all heard of solar-panelled roofs, even solar-powered cars. But what about solar pavements? “Platio is a walkable solar panel pavement.” Imre Sziszak is the co-founder and engineer at the Hungary-based tech company Platio. He says just two meters squared of walkable solar pavement can provide enough green energy to power public lights and a...
The first wave of solar panels is reaching the end of their useful lives. Now they can become new solar panels instead of trash. The global surge in solar power is helping quickly lower the cost of solar panels and shrink energy’s carbon footprint, with around 70,000 solar panels being installed every hour by 2018, and an...
Your Burger King meals might get a little more green. Eco-friendly, that is. The fast food chain is launching a pilot program to reduce its environmental impact across the globe by testing reusable packaging, in partnership with TerraCycle’s circular packaging service, Loop. How does it work? When customers order a Whopper sandwich, soft drink or...
What is the role of green building consultant? Each Built-Environment Project is unique by virtue of its location, design, application and usage, building materials etc. All Project Stakeholders viz. Builders, Architects, Consultants & Contractors contribute to the uniqueness of a project. Different experts with diverse background co-creating myriad functional and aesthetic aspects of building, make it more complex....
Health and well-being are emerging as a global leadership and market differentiation opportunity for property companies and funds around the world. India is witnessing tremendous awareness in good health and well-being, which in turn enables consumers to look for healthy and eco-friendly buildings to live. More than 70% of our lives are spent indoors, thus...
Importance of quality air on our health is immense and the access to better quality air in workplace ensures better productivity of the employees. Scientific study conducted by Harvard Chan School of Public Health concludes quality of air enhances our response to crisis, information usage and business strategy at work environment. These are air quality...
