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Great to work with SUPA: Smart Urban Properties Australia to profile Local: Residential a standout build-to-rent development in Kensington. This video dives into the design thinking that prioritises liveability & long-term sustainability - and the role energy partners like SUPA play in enabling smarter, more efficient buildings that deliver real, tangible benefits for residents. Thanks to Jessica Pacheco for trusting us with this project.

Freiburg’s city hall is the world’s first public building built to the net-surplus-energy standard, meaning it generates more energy than it consumes. Opened in 2017, it incorporates photovoltaic panels on the roof and façade, geothermal energy for heating and cooling, and a highly efficient mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery. The surplus energy produced is fed back into the city grid. This building also includes a day nursery and offices for 840 city administration employees who were previously spread across multiple locations. The city hall is a key example of Freiburg’s broader sustainability goals, which include achieving 100% renewable energy by 2035 and carbon neutrality by 2050. The building embodies PassivHaus standards, focusing on low energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water. Freiburg’s approach integrates green urban planning, protecting large green areas and promoting biking and walking as sustainable transportation methods. The city hall’s design also forms a “green campus” integrated into the nearby park areas, creating public pedestrian routes and enhancing urban space. Thus, Freiburg’s city hall is a flagship project showcasing sustainable architecture, energy-efficient technology, and the city’s commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation in public infrastructure.

Attune was proud to contribute to the newly released Driving Action on Indoor Air Monitoring in Commercial Buildings report from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Developed with insights from leaders across policy, research, operations, and technology, the report examines both the opportunities and challenges of using low-cost sensors to monitor indoor air quality in commercial spaces. It identifies where action can be taken now and where further standards, consensus, and innovation are needed to advance adoption. Our contribution focused on how real-time, building-level air quality data can connect policy ambitions with measurable results. Inside, you’ll find: - Market, policy, and technology pathways for scaling IAQ monitoring - Collaboration opportunities across the building industry - Next steps for creating healthier, more resilient spaces This publication marks an important milestone toward making proactive IAQ monitoring standard practice. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eR7FRYwT

Germany has found a smart way to tackle two challenges at once—by installing solar panels on highway noise barriers. These walls, already built to block the roar of traffic, are now being transformed into sources of clean energy. By using existing structures instead of building separate solar farms, no extra land is needed. The panels capture sunlight and turn it into electricity to power homes and businesses, reducing both noise pollution for nearby residents and reliance on non-renewable energy. This innovative approach blends practicality with sustainability, showing how thoughtful design can benefit people and the planet. Germany’s project is a shining example of how to make better use of the space we already have while promoting a cleaner, greener future.

Corstorphine & Wright’s Masterplan Framework sets a clear vision for the city centre’s future -prioritising connectivity, sustainability, and high-quality placemaking. The study provides a strategic roadmap for long-term transformation by balancing growth with community needs. Read more on the website: https://lnkd.in/e6g3QsQc #CorstorphineWright #MiltonKeynes #UrbanDesign #UrbanDevelopment

PROPERTY & BUILDINGS | We’re thrilled to announce that our Senior Technical Director, Tarek Qabaha, will be joining industry leaders for an upcoming panel discussion on the future of Regenerative Design.  🤝 This forum represents a bold step beyond sustainability envisioning built environments that contribute more to the world than they take. Tarek will share insights on transforming MEP and building services from traditional, passive systems into active drivers of ecological renewal, social wellbeing, and lasting resilience.  At GHD, our commitment is to lead this paradigm shift: reimagining building systems as forces for restoring resources, supporting ecosystems, and enriching the human experience. This panel will spotlight forward-thinking solutions, hands-on strategies, and impactful real-world examples shaping the next era of regenerative design. 🍃 We’re looking forward to connecting with peers and continuing our journey toward a more resilient, regenerative future. 🎉 #RegenerativeDesign #Sustainability #Innovation #BuiltEnvironment

🚨 Speaker Session Announcement 🚨 We’re thrilled to confirm another standout session at this year’s Forum, featuring Gita Maruthayanar, CIBSE Fellow and Project Director at Ramboll. 🧠 Session Title: Innovative Solutions for 2FA – or are they? This session explores the pioneering design of 2 Finsbury Avenue (2FA) at Broadgate – part of the largest pedestrianised neighbourhood in Central London. Comprising a 12-storey podium and twin towers of 25 and 39 storeys, the project challenges the status quo of sustainable design. Gita will share how the team reimagined what’s possible by working with existing structures, embedding smart technologies, and pushing the limits of both operational and embodied carbon. 🧩 Whether you're focused on net zero goals, adaptable spaces, or future-ready buildings, this session is packed with practical insights and real innovation. 👥 Key takeaways for delegates: ✔️ Explore low-carbon technologies driving the future of FM & Real Estate ✔️ Understand why sustainability goes far beyond decarbonisation ✔️ Learn how to remove carbon intensity through innovative design and smart systems ✔️ See how adaptability and future-proofing are being built into modern developments 📅 18th September 2025 📍 The Vox, Resort World, Birmingham, UK 🔗 www.sbsleadersforum.com #SustainableDesign #SmartBuildings #EmbodiedCarbon #FacilitiesManagement #DigitalTransformation #BuiltEnvironment #2FA #Ramboll #PropTech #NetZero #FutureBuildings #SBSLeadersForum2025

CREE Buildings at the World Resources Forum 2025 🌍 On 2 to 3 September, global leaders from policy, industry, science and civil society will gather in Geneva for the World Resources Forum 2025, a solutions driven conference exploring how to use natural resources fairly and sustainably within planetary boundaries. 📍 Geneva, International Conference Center (CICG) 📅 2.- 3. September 2025 This year’s theme “New Resource Strategies for a Fair and Sustainable Future” will tackle three critical hotspots of resource use: the extractive industry, the built environment, and consumer & industrial goods. CREE Highlights at WRF25: ➡️ Keynote by Hubert Rhomberg: “Less Material, More Impact: How Productizing Construction Unlocks Resource Efficiency” – showing how timber-hybrid and industrialised building can reduce waste, emissions, and costs while creating healthier spaces. ➡️ Partner Session by Jos Boeren: “Unlocking Finance for Sustainable Construction” – exploring how to overcome barriers in finance and policy to scale modular, timber-hybrid solutions. Jos will also chair a high-level panel with experts from finance, policy, and industry. ➡️ Volker Weissenberger will join the exchange on advancing resilient and sustainable building practices. Let’s shape the future of building – together. 💚 Learn more here: https://wrf2025.org/ #creebuildings #futureofbuilding #WRF25

🌿 🏘️ Defining Green Real Estate, also known as sustainable or eco-friendly real estate, refers to the practice of creating and managing properties that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout their lifecycle. This concept encompasses a wide array of practices, from the construction of new buildings to the retrofitting and efficient management of existing structures. At its core, green real estate is about reducing the environmental impact of buildings while enhancing the health and well-being of their occupants. #GreenRealEstate CIM blog The International Energy Agency reports that buildings and construction are responsible for 36% of global energy use and 39% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions annually. Green real estate aims to significantly reduce these figures by integrating sustainability into every facet of building design, construction, and operation. https://lnkd.in/eDxKbss7 #builtenvironment #greenrealestate #sustainableliving 🏡 👉https://lnkd.in/etAbcjuP 🌍🌏🌎

Is Scotland leading the way to net zero? Great to see ORA Architects feature in Show House Magazine’s latest issue, which looks how Scotland’s built environment is leading the way.    Our Senior Partner, David Tibbs, shares his own experience on five decades of delivering low impact – design lead and sustainable projects across Scotland and beyond.   Huge thanks to Rachel Colgan, and the Show House team for sharing such insight across the sector – and great to be featured alongside Eddie Wighton, Susan McDonald, Behnam Afshar and Lucy Black.     Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eBivxSxh   #ORAArchitects #scottisharchitecture #sustainablebuilding #netzero