Retrofitting an existing masonry cavity walled building with a green or living wall can reduce the amount of heat lost through its structure by more than 30%, according to new research. The study, conducted at the University of Plymouth, centred around the Sustainability Hub — a pre-1970s building on the […]
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Entire Buildings Can Be Wrapped in Jackets to Save Energy
On a generally tranquil household road outdoors The Hague, the Dutch city that serves as seat of governing administration, the whine of a hoisting crane and welding resources heralds a not-so-tranquil housing revolution. 4 employees standing higher than me on a scissor lift upcoming to an apartment sophisticated guidebook a […]
The Challenge of Maintaining and Reopening Buildings During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced lots of corporations and federal government organizations to near or restructure to allow for their staff members to perform remotely. However, the now-vacant facilities even now call for some maintenance and engineering personnel to stay on-site to ensure the essential operations of the properties are […]