Publishings

It is primarily the responsibility of local governments to protect the citizens and biosphere of their communities.  To regulate the development of the built environment and land use, cities integrate sustainability into their plans and implement them through zoning and local building codes.  Increasingly, local govern ...

Any building can benefit from smart building innovation and approaches to deliver the best value return on investment for owners and facilities managers. This guidebook by Cundall tackles some common questions and smart building misconceptions. It explains the pathways for buildings to improve performance and the occup ...

This analysis of European office space over a five-year period (2016–mid-2021) shows that the stock made up of certified buildings is steadily rising.  In certified buildings, leasing velocity was generally higher, vacancy risk lower, and an average rent premium of 21% was observed.  As countries increasingly announce ...

A common carbon framework across sectors is becoming increasingly important as policymakers struggle to set more ambitious carbon reduction goals.  The Building System Carbon Framework bridges embodied and operational carbon and is neutral on materials and solutions.  It enables users to identify the best emissions-red ...

The UN Climate Change Conference starting today, 6 June, in Bonn is where government delegates, observers and various experts gather to “begin taking stock of where the world stands when it comes to implementing the Paris Climate Change Agreement”.  Real and lasting (sustainable) change call for commitment and leadersh ...