Sustainable construction offers compelling economic benefits in both the short and long term.

We can create green skyscrapers that reduce energy use, carbon emissions, and waste while creating healthier indoor environments.

We present the six most usable green technologies that are suitable both for new constructions as well as for retrofitting ones to make them greener and more economical regarding energy.

Sustainable operations are beneficial to the environment, education of students’ generation, attraction of environmentally conscious applicants, and savings in the long term.

With thoughtful planning and materials choices grounded in sustainability principles, you can create an eco-friendly outdoor living space that supplies decades of balanced enjoyment integrated into the surrounding habitat.

Employing natural, non-toxic cleansers improves indoor air quality while preventing harmful substances in water and soils.

Pursuing energy efficiency in architecture leads to lower environmental impact buildings that cost less to operate. While optimal passive design comes first, active systems and renewable energy also play an important role.

The green changes provide an edge to a house in a crowded marketplace and minimize environmental effects.

As a renewable, carbon-storing building material with low embodied energy, wood has major sustainability advantages over other construction materials.

3D printed housing utilizes large-scale 3D printers to construct homes layer-by-layer using concrete or other materials.

Straw bale construction is an exciting new building technique that fits perfectly within the ideals of sustainability and is suitable for a huge range of African projects.

Natural building is an environmentally sustainable method of construction that relies on natural materials like earth, stone, and wood rather than industrial products.

Energy Star is a voluntary labeling program from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that identifies electronics and appliances that meet strict energy efficiency guidelines.

Bamboo is a replenishable, biodegradable, and sturdy resource, and has been used as a building material for generations.

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Green concrete aims to reduce the environmental footprint of concrete by using more sustainable and eco-friendly materials and methods.

We examine the original vision for Jumeirah Garden City, why it has struggled, and the key lessons that can be learned for creating truly sustainable green cities.

We are looking at different strategies and technologies architects can utilize to dramatically increase water efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.

Biophilic architecture is an emerging sustainable design concept that aims to connect building occupants more closely to nature.

LEED-certified buildings aim to lower operating costs, reduce waste, conserve energy and water, and provide healthier spaces for occupants.