Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24 DATE: Friday, September 27, 2024 TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (EST) - Door opens at 8:45 A.M. VENUE: Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011 Register Today 2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. | Urban Projects “Earthshot” low emission construction with assemblies optimized for design-for-disassembly: Henning Larsen Architects and the Nordic developer NREP have combined forces in an “earthshot” multi-story residential project,…
Industrial Hemp Trial
Over the course of a four-year trial, we are exploring hemp’s powerful potential to heal soil and support farmers. Hemp, marijuana’s non-psychotropic cousin, was grown in Pennsylvania for more than 260 years as a valuable cash crop. Banned in the 1930s, hemp production became legal for research purposes in 2014. We are exploring the plant’s potential to suppress weeds, add diversity to crop rotations, and boost farmers’ bottom lines. Read…
Spaces with Positive Climate Impact
We prioritize upgrades with strong social and ecological benefits to transform buildings into spaces you can be proud of for generations. Our comprehensive retrofits improve resilience while caring for people and the planet, empowering property owners. Learn More Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24 DATE: Friday, September 27, 2024 TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (EST) - Door opens at 8:45 A.M. VENUE: Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York,…
Funding Your Decarbonization Project
Decarbonization requires considerable planning, with available funding playing a key role in determining the feasibility and prioritization of investments. While there’s no one size fits all approach, businesses and property owners will likely leverage a combination of upfront incentives, financing, and tax credits to achieve their decarbonization goals. Learn More
Leko Labs Wins European PropTech Association Startup & Scaleup Europe Award 2023
Innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of change. Recognizing these transformative efforts, the European PropTech Association recently held its PropTech Startup & Scaleup Europe Awards 2023. This prestigious event brought together visionaries, entrepreneurs, and experts in the field to celebrate groundbreaking achievements in property technology. Among the standout top 3 was winners Leko Labs, a company committed to revolutionizing sustainable housing and construction. Learn More Meet Us at Regenerative…
Last Sunday, Tom Dolan and 36 other elite sailors embarked on the 55th edition of the prestigious La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec!
This legendary solo offshore race is the ultimate test of human endurance and skill. Tom is currently holding a strong 8th place in the gruelling 615-mile first leg from Le Havre to Gijón, facing tough conditions right from the start. 🌊 As the race heads into the Bay of Biscay, Tom expects to see the fleet split apart in every direction. The outlook in this area is uncertain, with an…
First Impressions count
Our high-quality ENERsign® entrance doors combine modern design with top-notch security and energy efficiency. This elegant front door seamlessly integrates into the architectural design of the house, creating an inviting entrance area. Each of our doors is crafted with the utmost care and precision, providing your home with not only style but also excellent insulation and durability. Learn More
Excited to share that partner, Marianne Hyde, just completed the Healthy Materials program
Excited to share that partner, Marianne Hyde, just completed the Healthy Materials program at Parsons School of Design, developed by the Parsons Healthy Materials Lab! 🌿🏛️ This course has been an eye-opener into the critical relationship between building materials and human health. We are looking forward to layering this knowledge onto all of our work. Learn More
Doughnut for Urban Development
"Doughnut for Urban Development: A Manual" is a groundbreaking framework for scaling urban development within social and planetary boundaries. The manual aims to empower professionals with the knowledge and tools for steering the building industry towards a safe and just space for humanity, within the limits of the planet’s natural resources. From setting building targets to taking material choices - How can the Doughnut be applied in practice? Meet…
A Sustainable Path Forward: Embodied Carbon and EPDs
Passive House Network is holding a free live-online webinar with ROCKWOOL on September 11th at 2PM ET. Along with energy conservation measures, sustainability trends are continuously becoming more robust with high focus on carbon emissions, product transparency and resiliency. Importantly, the embodied carbon impacts of building materials are becoming one of the primary measurements of a product’s sustainability. The use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) is increasing where understanding the inputs…
When heat turns deadly
A world-first study challenges our understanding of how humans cope with extreme heat. Owen Dillon’s heart is pounding. Sweat is dripping down his neck, and he’s feeling tired and weak. Inside the climate chamber where he’s sitting, it’s unbearably hot. It’s been set to 54 degrees Celsius, with 26 per cent humidity — a combination believed to be lethal after six hours. After just a short period of time, he…
Circular Design & Construction
Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24 DATE: Friday, September 27, 2024 TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (EST) - Door opens at 8:45 A.M. VENUE: Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011 Register Today 3:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. | Embodied Carbon Policy Circular design and construction: Reducing embodied carbon, reusing materials, and diverting waste. Developed and published Circular Design and Construction Guidelines earlier this year.