Dredging up new ways to protect Britain’s coastline and inland waterways

Managing the effects of climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our generation. With sea levels rising at an alarming rate, a more circular approach to dredging, which has the potential to enable habitat restoration whilst protecting ecosystems and coastal backwaters, could play… The post Dredging up new ways to protect Britain’s coastline and inland waterways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

From concept to concrete construction: The case for connected workflows

If we are to truly deliver sustainably, faster and safer then connected workflows are a must. David Sanderson, analysis and design product manager at Trimble, explores the value of connected ecosystems and workflows, and what this can look like on the ground for construction teams. The post From concept to concrete construction: The case for connected workflows appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

How Bat Removal Services Address Noise and Odor Problems

Bats, while fascinating creatures that play important roles in ecosystems, can become a significant nuisance when they reside in homes or buildings. Their presence often brings about noise disturbances and unpleasant odors that affect the comfort and health of occupants. The sounds of fluttering wings, scratching, and chirping at odd hours disrupt daily life, while […] <p>The post How Bat Removal Services Address Noise and Odor Problems first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

AI’s Next Frontier Is Physical—CRE Shows What That Means

AI is transforming the world of commercial real estate (CRE), bringing us to the reality of even smarter buildings that don’t just react to their environments but interact with them. That’s precisely what today’s advanced AI, such as embodied AI, can do through robots and sensors, among other things.  Today, technology ecosystems in property management […] <p>The post AI’s Next Frontier Is Physical—CRE Shows What That Means first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Biodiversity and Development: How to Build Without Destroying Ecosystems

What strategies can we use to advance human development while protecting the planet’s diverse ecosystems? It’s essential to maintain biodiversity conservation while expanding infrastructure growth since these two goals can be achieved side by side. Through this method we protect ecological integrity while satisfying human necessities. Your choices have critical importance because each decision affects […] <p>The post Biodiversity and Development: How to Build Without Destroying Ecosystems first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Monocle Films - Meet Europe’s first Chief Heat Officer 27072022

Athens is the hottest capital city in mainland Europe and temperatures continue to rise. That’s why Eleni Myrivili was appointed as the city’s – and continent’s – first Chief Heat Officer last summer. We meet her on Philoppapou hill to hear about how urban design can help to build resilience against rising temperatures

Design Indaba - David Adjaye on evolving typologies in architecture, 08062016

At Design Indaba Conference 2013, David Adjaye highlighted the importance of architecture responding to various environments. Interested in responsive architecture, much of David Adjaye’s work questions new modes of construction and life. At Design Indaba Conference 2013 he gave insight into the fundamental principles of his practice Adjaye Associates.

CNBC - What Is The Future Of Hydropower, 28052022

Hydropower is the world’s largest source of renewable energy, yet we don’t hear much about it. That’s in part because hydropower generation in the US has remained relatively steady for decades, but internationally its been growing rapidly, especially in China. That growth has some environmentalists concerned as dams and reservoirs disrupt the surrounding ecosystems and can create C02 and methane emissions: Hydropower generation is threatened as climate-driven droughts become increasingly common

WWF - Urban Nature-based Solutions: What are they and why are they so important, 17112021

Urban areas account for 70% of global CO2 emissions! With over half of the world’s population living in cities, urban areas contribute significantly to climate change and the loss of biodiversity. If planned well, cities present unique opportunities to reduce humanity’s environmental impact, and meet human needs more efficiently. WWF explores a variety of urban nature-based solutions (UNbS) as they are implemented to protect and restore natural systems while benefiting citizens

Just have a Think - Carbon Dioxide Removal from our oceans. Can we achieve 20 BILLION tonnes per year, 01052022

Carbon Dioxide Removal is the latest buzz phrase in the climate world. The IPCC tell us it will be essential to meet the goals of the Paris Accord. But it's easier said than done! Now a new study proposes copying the way nature creates seashells, so that we can durably store billions of tonnes of carbon in solid rocks on the seabed. So, can Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal save the day?