Introduction to Sustainability and Ancestral Construction Techniques
This introduction to sustainability and ancestral construction techniques documents how adobe (thermal conductivity: 0.50-0.80 W/mK, embodie...
Professional training, academic programs, certifications and capacity building for sustainable construction professionals.
This introduction to sustainability and ancestral construction techniques documents how adobe (thermal conductivity: 0.50-0.80 W/mK, embodie...
Innovations merging tradition and technology in construction include 3D printing with raw earth (TECLA by Mario Cucinella: 200 hours of prin...
The practices and materials that enable zero-waste construction include: modular design (20-30% reduction in offcuts), dry construction (was...
Materials and techniques to prevent indoor air pollution are decisive for health: we spend 90% of our time indoors, where VOC concentrations...
Innovative construction materials for a sustainable future converge on five technological frontiers: low-footprint cements (LC3 with -40% em...
Effective acoustic insulation requires understanding the keys that determine noise attenuation: the mass law (each doubling of surface mass...
The challenges and the future of energy efficiency in buildings converge on five fronts: the performance gap (30-100% difference between des...
Maintenance and care of extensive green roofs requires 2 to 4 annual visits at a cost of 3-8 EUR/m²·year, while intensive green roofs demand...
Renewable energy technologies adapted for historic buildings can cut their energy consumption by 40% to 70% without compromising heritage va...
Green facility management reduces operating costs by 15% to 30%, and organizations with ISO 41001 certification report 23% improvements in o...
Specialized training for maintenance personnel reduces operational energy consumption in buildings by 15% to 30%, while programs such as BOM...
Indoor air quality affects the health of people who spend 90% of their time in enclosed spaces, with indoor pollutant concentrations 2 to 5...