Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.
Qatar’s Stadium 974 was partially built from recycled shipping containers. The idea was to dismantle it after the tournament and ship it to another country that needs the infrastructure. But it would only be sustainable if that actually happens.
For centuries, India’s architecture featured intricate lattice structures. Now, as modern architects search for better ways to keep buildings cool, it’s making a comeback.
More and more Canadian companies are starting to offer solar shingles, cladding and windows as alternatives to tacking traditional solar panels on the roof. Here’s what you need to know about building-integrated photovoltaics.
As summer temperatures rise, more buildings are installing energy-hungry air conditioners – a major contributor to climate change. But are there other ways to cool buildings down?
