High-rise buildings continue to grow in size and quantity as more people move to cities and the population grows. But as the population grows, we also need to consider the environment and how we can lower the impact of high-rise…
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11 Different Types of Smart Buildings Compared
It’s fascinating to see how the modern world is embracing technology at an ever-increasing rate. Today, just about everything can be made smarter – including buildings. This concept is starting to revolutionize the construction and real estate industries, how we…
Lighting Design in Sustainable Buildings
Lighting is an important part of any building, but due to its energy-saving potential, it’s even more important in a sustainable building. But how do sustainable buildings take advantage of lighting? Lighting in sustainable buildings is designed to lower energy…
What’s the Most Sustainable Building Method?
Sustainable building is an eco-friendly approach that prioritizes creating buildings in a way that lessens their environmental impact and improves the overall health of our planet and the people on it. The benefits of sustainable construction are plenty. The most…
Developing Smart Cities: The 8 Stages Explained
More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and this number is projected to grow exponentially in the coming years. Urban spaces, now more than ever, are under pressure to become “smarter” to improve the quality of life…
8 Ways That Cities Can Become More Sustainable
Globally, cities consume around two-thirds of the energy produced and generate four-fifths of greenhouse gasses and half of the total waste. Beyond the environmental factors, many cities don’t offer sustainable living for many people. Thus, cities need to become more…
12 Ways That Green Cities Help the Environment
Green cities are the future of environmental preservation, as every aspect of a green city is designed to enhance environmental sustainability. This includes city design, governance, legislation, development incentives, resource allocation, etc. So, what makes “green” cities helpful for the…
Everything You Need To Know About Smart Building Sensors
The global market of smart buildings is currently worth around $80.62 billion, poised to grow to ~$328.62 billion by the end of this decade. This new paradigm’s foundation is the fast-evolving combination of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart…
5 Reasons Why U.S. Roads are in Bad Shape
Traveling on U.S. roads can be quite a bumpy ride with many roads in poor condition. While America’s Road System is an engineering marvel, it can also be a bit of a mess. So why are many American roads in…
Do All Roads in the United States Connect?
The US Road System is one of the most celebrated public projects in the world, linking cities and states to each other. It involves millions of miles of roads and highways of varying lengths. A vast majority of roads in…
What Are Residual Risks in Construction? Full Explanation
When taking on a new construction project, it’s important to understand the risks involved as well as you can so that you don’t end up paying more later. Categorizing and ranking risk can help you do that. Residual risks in…
How To Write Specifications for a Construction Project
During the early stages of a construction project, it’s crucial to assimilate as much information about the project as possible and communicate it clearly with your contractors and stakeholders later in the game. Specifications will help you detail all of…