Network Rail moving 200t of material following landslip near Scunthorpe

Network Rail engineers are assessing the railway at Frodingham near Scunthorpe after a suspected landslip caused trees to fall onto the line on 1 May. The post Network Rail moving 200t of material following landslip near Scunthorpe appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Brooklyn waterfront’s new architectural gem: Shining example of adaptive reuse

Brooklyn’s iconic waterfront has welcomed The Refinery at Domino, a historic 19th-century sugar factory transformed into a cutting-edge, 15-story, 42,735-m2 (460,000-sf) Class A office space. Developed by Two Trees Management, a real estate development firm, this architectural gem is the centerpiece of the 0.4-ha (11-acre) Domino Sugar Factory site. The post Brooklyn waterfront’s new architectural gem: Shining example of adaptive reuse appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Smart material choices and interventions preserve Austin’s oldest public park

Pease Park, Austin’s oldest public park, underwent a comprehensive rehabilitation, focusing on the southernmost tip, Kingsbury Commons. The project prioritized adaptive reuse of park structures, preservation of plants and trees, and the use of flood-resistant materials in line with regional history. The post Smart material choices and interventions preserve Austin’s oldest public park appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Importance of Tree Care in Ballarat Explained

Trees are essential elements of our environment and can add tremendous value to your property when properly maintained, but their growth can become an issue if left neglected. Ballarat is home to many heritage trees, including the Avenue of Honour – an honors living memorial dedicated to those from Ballarat who served during World War […] The post Importance of Tree Care in Ballarat Explained first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

AJ Climate Champions podcast: How Studio Weave’s Je Ahn used 28 species of local trees for library pavilion

The Architects’ JournalAJ Climate Champions podcast: How Studio Weave’s Je Ahn used 28 species of local trees for library pavilion Studio Weave founding director Je Ahn explains the challenges of sourcing timber from London’s streets and parks The post AJ Climate Champions podcast: How Studio Weave’s Je Ahn used 28 species of local trees for library pavilion appeared first on The Architects’ JournalAJ Contributor

TED - Thomas Crowther - Nature-based solutions in the fight against climate change 09122019

Natural ecosystems are the best technology we have to help cool the planet, but doing so effectively requires an intricate knowledge of the organisms that regulate our climate. By generating a holistic understanding of Earth’s ecosystems, we transform our ability to understand climate change, and identify the best strategies to address it.

TED - Thomas Crowther - The global movement to restore nature's biodiversity 17102020

Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet, says ecologist Thomas Crowther. Sharing the inside story of his headline-making research on reforestation, which led to the UN's viral Trillion Trees Campaign, Crowther introduces Restor: an expansive, informative platform built to enable anyone, anywhere to help restore the biodiversity of Earth's ecosystems.

BBC World Service - Could vertical forests improve our cities and health, 02072020

Bosco Verticale in Milan is a pair of residential towers with over 900 trees and 11,000 plants A UN 'World Cities' report has predicted that two thirds of us will live in cities by 2030. Could buildings like Bosco Verticale help to tackle pollution and improve people's health? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cs...

World Economic Forum - Sydney suburb banning dark roofs to combat heat, 14102021

To combat intense heat, Wilton (a suburb of Sydney) is banning dark roofs and new homes must have light-coloured roofs which reflect (rather than absorb) the sun's rays. Also, space for a tree in both the front and rear yards is required to provide shade and cool air. Western Sydney regularly experiences summer temperatures over 50oC due to the urban heat island effect through which concrete and buildings retain heat causing the temperature to spike dangerously

What if there were 1 trillion more trees? - TED ED Animation

How can trees help in the fight against climate change? Dig into the efforts to rebuild damaged ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions.

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