Sustainability Archive
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![Located in the heart of Tirana, in the same urban district as the historical residence of Albanian Communist Party leader Enver Hoxha, the Blloku Cube is the new multifunctional center signed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, now under construction. The building stands right on the junction […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Stefano-Boeri-Architetti_Blloku-cube_Tirana_Day-view-115x115.jpeg "The Blloku Cube is the first building project by Stefano Boeri Architetti in Tirana")
The Blloku Cube is the first building project by Stefano Boeri Architetti in Tirana
Posted on September 7, 2018 | No CommentsLocated in the heart of Tirana, in the same urban district as the historical residence of Albanian Communist Party leader Enver Hoxha, the Blloku Cube is the new multifunctional center signed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, now under construction. The building stands right on the junction […] -
![Images by Chao Zhang The new home for Shenzhen Energy Company looks different because it performs differently: the building skin is developed to maximize the sustainable performance and workplace comfort in the local subtropical climate of China’s tech and innovation hub in Shenzhen. The […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/blobid26_1533654908001-115x115.jpg "BIG’S PLEATED SKYSCRAPER COMPLETES IN SHENZHEN")
BIG’S PLEATED SKYSCRAPER COMPLETES IN SHENZHEN
Posted on September 2, 2018 | No CommentsImages by Chao Zhang The new home for Shenzhen Energy Company looks different because it performs differently: the building skin is developed to maximize the sustainable performance and workplace comfort in the local subtropical climate of China’s tech and innovation hub in Shenzhen. The […] -
![Vertical Forest is a model for a sustainable residential building, a project for metropolitan reforestation contributing to the regeneration of the environment and urban biodiversity without the implication of expanding the city upon the territory. The first example of Vertical Forest consisting of two residential […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/4-2-115x115.jpeg "Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects bring Vertical Forest concept to Toronto")
Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects bring Vertical Forest concept to Toronto
Posted on August 24, 2018 | No CommentsVertical Forest is a model for a sustainable residential building, a project for metropolitan reforestation contributing to the regeneration of the environment and urban biodiversity without the implication of expanding the city upon the territory. The first example of Vertical Forest consisting of two residential […] -
![ReGen Villages is a new visionary model for the development of off-grid, integrated and resilient eco-villages that can power and feed self-reliant families around the world. ReGen stands for regenerative, where the outputs of one system are the inputs of another. The concept has a […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/EFFEKT_Regen_Villages_025__EFFEKT-115x115.jpeg "Sustainable Living in ReGen Villages")
Sustainable Living in ReGen Villages
Posted on August 11, 2018 | No CommentsReGen Villages is a new visionary model for the development of off-grid, integrated and resilient eco-villages that can power and feed self-reliant families around the world. ReGen stands for regenerative, where the outputs of one system are the inputs of another. The concept has a […] -
![Located on a broad hillside site adjacent to Chongqing’s well-known Eling Park, the design for the Eling Residences grows out of and echoes the dramatic natural topography of the site. The buildings are organized with terracing villa units climbing the rock slopes and stepping up […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ElingResidences-CQVillas_05_byArchExist-1-115x115.jpeg "Safdie Architects completes its Eiling Residences in China")
Safdie Architects completes its Eiling Residences in China
Posted on August 11, 2018 | No CommentsLocated on a broad hillside site adjacent to Chongqing’s well-known Eling Park, the design for the Eling Residences grows out of and echoes the dramatic natural topography of the site. The buildings are organized with terracing villa units climbing the rock slopes and stepping up […] -
![“Svart” is the first building to be built after the energy positive Powerhouse standard in a Northern climate. Not only does this new hotel reduce its yearly energy consumption by approximately 85% compared to a modern hotel, but it also produces its own energy – […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2017127_OS_N7-115x115.jpeg "“Svart” – the World’s First Energy Positive Hotel Concept Above the Arctic Circle")
“Svart” – the World’s First Energy Positive Hotel Concept Above the Arctic Circle
Posted on August 5, 2018 | No Comments“Svart” is the first building to be built after the energy positive Powerhouse standard in a Northern climate. Not only does this new hotel reduce its yearly energy consumption by approximately 85% compared to a modern hotel, but it also produces its own energy – […] -
![Canada’s first Zero Carbon Building – Design project The uniquely modern evolv1 urban office building in Waterloo, Ontario, is the first-ever project to receive a Zero Carbon Building – Design certification under CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Standard. The certification means evolv1 has demonstrated design excellence and provided documentation […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/evolv1-North-Elevation-115x115.jpeg "evolv1")
evolv1
Posted on June 28, 2018 | No CommentsCanada’s first Zero Carbon Building – Design project The uniquely modern evolv1 urban office building in Waterloo, Ontario, is the first-ever project to receive a Zero Carbon Building – Design certification under CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Standard. The certification means evolv1 has demonstrated design excellence and provided documentation […] -
![Morpheus, a new flagship hotel for the City of Dreams resort in Macau Asia’s most popular entertainment destination, Macau welcomed more than 32 million tourists in 2017, with visitor numbers increasing every year. Located in Cotai, Macau, City of Dreams is a leading integrated resort […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/03_ZHA_Morpheus_photo-Virgile-Simon-Bertrand-115x115.jpeg "ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS")
ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS
Posted on June 27, 2018 | No CommentsMorpheus, a new flagship hotel for the City of Dreams resort in Macau Asia’s most popular entertainment destination, Macau welcomed more than 32 million tourists in 2017, with visitor numbers increasing every year. Located in Cotai, Macau, City of Dreams is a leading integrated resort […] -
![York Region’s Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre has been awarded Living Building Challenge certification by the International Living Future Institute; the most rigorous sustainability standard in the world. “A truly inspirational example of forest stewardship and regenerative building construction, the Bill Fisch Forest […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/York-Region-Featured_Image_6-1-115x115.jpg "International Living Future Institute certifies Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre the first Living Building Challenge project in Canada")
International Living Future Institute certifies Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre the first Living Building Challenge project in Canada
Posted on June 27, 2018 | No CommentsYork Region’s Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre has been awarded Living Building Challenge certification by the International Living Future Institute; the most rigorous sustainability standard in the world. “A truly inspirational example of forest stewardship and regenerative building construction, the Bill Fisch Forest […] -
![According to Market Research Media the virtual event market will grow from $14 Billion in 2018 to $18 Billion in 2023, with growth rate of 5%, reflecting maturity and commoditization of the virtual event marketplace. Trade shows are an expensive but necessary part of doing […]](http://gbplusamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GBE-Banner6-115x115.jpg "Virtual Event Market Forecast 2018-2023")
Virtual Event Market Forecast 2018-2023
Posted on March 18, 2018 | No CommentsAccording to Market Research Media the virtual event market will grow from $14 Billion in 2018 to $18 Billion in 2023, with growth rate of 5%, reflecting maturity and commoditization of the virtual event marketplace. Trade shows are an expensive but necessary part of doing […]
