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Green buildings employ eco-friendly natural materials and are constructed to be energy and water efficient, helping conserve natural resources and relieve strain from shared water systems. They also help reduce indoor air toxins such as formaldehyde and other chemicals that can cause watery eyes, headaches, nausea, and fatigue – features which make the unit even…

Sustainable urban infrastructure is an evolving concept with multiple dimensions. Beyond engineering facilities and utilities, sustainable infrastructure includes local governance structures, intertwined economic growth issues such as climate change mitigation efforts and municipal waste. Investment in urban green infrastructure (UGI), such as public parks, green roofs, green walls and street trees can bring multiple advantages…

TOD communities, which are designed around frequent transit service, feature high density with mixed uses in the areas surrounding transit stations. These areas aim to promote walkability and good street design. TOD residents tend to rely on public transit and walking as modes of travel more than non-TOD residents; though this could reflect self-selection, this…

As renewable energy technologies gain prominence, energy efficiency serves as the essential backstage team, quietly producing great benefits behind the scenes. Families don’t need to choose between paying utility bills and eating, while also helping reduce strain on energy system infrastructure. Reduced Utility Bills Energy efficiency is an effective way to lower utility bills and…

Sustainable development (also referred to as ecologically sustainable development) refers to an idea in which economic, social and environmental progress can be made without impacting upon Earth’s ability to regenerate itself. Sustainability comprises several domains or aspects. Businesses can contribute by taking steps to make sure their activities are more environmentally sustainable, as well as…

Smart cities employ advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and foster sustainable development. However, these complex systems must be properly maintained so as not to fail at operating correctly. For these communities to function effectively, they require a robust infrastructure that permits for real-time monitoring and communication of suboptimal performance issues. Furthermore, they should foster an…

With smart meters and constant data flowing in from smart grid systems, power companies can respond more accurately to customer demand by matching supply with demand – helping even out intermittent renewable energies such as solar PV while improving system reliability, quality and security. Smart Grids offer another advantage over conventional grids: more accurate detection…

Energy storage expands capacity and resilience on the electric grid while helping communities meet localized power demands without incurring additional transmission or distribution line costs. Systems designed for energy storage may also co-locate with renewable energy generators such as community solar arrays or aggregated home and commercial building rooftop solar projects for added flexibility and…

Urban mobility encompasses all forms of transport used to access urban locations. The exact composition of this spectrum depends on various factors such as cost, technology and availability. Cities also influence this factor through their capacity to incorporate new mobility models. One such model is MaaS, which connects taxi and ridehailing services with traditional transit…

Land use planning involves selecting the type of land to develop, taking into account such things as zoning restrictions, accessibility issues and environmental considerations when making this decision. Contacting those impacted by your plan is essential in order to prevent them from feeling as though the changes are being forced on them. It’s a process…