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Pros and Cons of Green Buildings
Green buildings reduce environmental impacts from construction sites and throughout their life cycles, including energy consumption incurred to obtain materials, process them for use in assembly processes and transport…
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Transit-Oriented Development
Transit-oriented development (TOD), is an exciting trend in urban planning that centers on creating vibrant people places centered on high quality rail systems. According to studies, living close to…
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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Sustainable urban infrastructure refers to equipment and systems designed with sustainability principles in mind that meet people’s transportation, energy and water needs while taking environmental and social considerations into…
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Energy Efficiency Benefits For Home Buyers
Energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective strategies to lower greenhouse gas emissions. It reduces fossil fuel extraction and processing needs, makes renewable energy more affordable by lowering…
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What is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development is an approach to economic growth which takes into account the needs of future generations. It aims to limit consumption of natural resources and minimize pollution to…
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The Benefits of Smart Grids for Energy Companies
Rising energy prices and changing regulations are driving energy companies to invest in grid modernisation projects. Smart grids utilize digital technology for real-time monitoring and control over existing infrastructure….
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How Smart Cities Are Leveraging Technology to Enhance Sustainability and Improve Quality of Life
Cities around the globe are taking advantage of Smart technology to increase sustainability and enhance quality of life. Cities use pervasive connectivity, open data platforms and software monetization solutions…
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Energy Storage – What Is It?
Energy storage enables us to manage demand, strengthen community resiliency and accelerate the transition to renewables. Its use may occur at both grid level or on private premises as…
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The Benefits of Urban Mobility Planning
Urban mobility plans aim to promote safer transportation that’s more sustainable, competitive and universal; but transitioning from car-dominated commutes to an integrated people-powered transport system can be daunting. Proposals…
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The Importance of Zoning Regulations
Zoning regulations divide municipalities into zones, each with their own set of regulations for how people may use their property. These laws cover everything from building height restrictions to…