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Bloomberg Quicktake – Vienna’s Radical Idea? Affordable Housing For All

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In many countries around the world, housing presents the single-highest household expense. Cities, in particular, are struggling to keep housing affordable. Amidst this crisis, there is one place that seems to handle the situation...
Retrofitting

Investigating Investment: How to Pay for Retrofitting

Karl Dickinson -
Even knowing retrofitting will improve our standard of living and save us cash in the long run, finding the money upfront to pay for it can be a challenge. In this article, we prove...
Retrofitting

Understand the Upgrade: Retrofitting Tools & Data

Karl Dickinson -
Navigating the ins and outs of energy efficiency can be challenging. If we are going to get the most out of fabric-first retrofits and smart technology options, we need a comfortable level of comprehension....
Construction

Cork: Fact File

Abbie Harby -
Although currently not one of the most widely used bio-based materials, cork is still a viable option in construction, with countless benefits making it well worth considering. As more and more bottle stoppers are...
Housing

How to Create Housing for Vulnerable Groups

Iris Fiebiger -
We need to provide housing for everyone in our cities, including the most vulnerable groups. Doing so encourages social cohesion, promotes wellbeing, and ultimately makes our cities better places. The question is: how can...
Retrofitting

Retrofitting Reports: Prime Publications on Policy and Practice

Karl Dickinson -
Retrofitting is big news. The internet is home to many academic papers and reports on the subject. Aside from providing a lot of empirical data, the impressive level of research shows us just how...
Retrofitting

Energy Standards, Ratings, and Labelling Systems

Karl Dickinson -
Whether you’re retrofitting or not, here are some helpful pointers for regional energy standards, ratings, and labelling systems. Stars, numbers, and alphabetical symbols indicate the optimum energy efficiency of your building and appliances. Understanding...
Greenery

How to Finance Green Roofs

Metka Novak -
Let’s be honest, greening your home is never cheap. It may pay off in the long run, but in the short run, gathering all necessary financial means may present many a challenge. There are...
Retrofitting

Geography Matters: Regional Requirements for Retrofitting

Karl Dickinson -
Surprisingly, geography has a big part to play in the renovations we make to our built environment. Elements around the world pose different problems. While one city experiences flooding, another is dealing with desertification....
Housing

Guarantee It: The Right to Adequate Housing

Iris Fiebiger -
Access to adequate housing is a human right. And yet, we are still struggling to accommodate everyone in our cities. To understand why – and ultimately resolve this issue – we need to take...
Greenery

The Psychological Effects of Greenery on Modern City Dwellers

Metka Novak -
We may be modern individuals living in civilized cities, but we are still creatures of nature at heart. So, how does greenery play a part in our mental well-being? Why do we seem to...
Retrofitting

Decarbonisation, Energy Efficiency & Retrofitting Policies

Karl Dickinson -
There is a plethora of retrofitting policies out there, especially in Europe, that are guiding the move to a cleaner, greener energy scene. Here is a selection of rules and guidelines that are improving...
Greenery

CityChanger Tony Matthews: With Passion for Cities and Climate Adaptation

Metka Novak -
From working in urban and environmental planning, producing shows about cities, to researching and teaching, Tony Matthews has positively impacted the field of urban climate adaptation in many ways. What follows are his reflections,...
Construction

Urban Insight Podcast – The World’s Healthiest Building

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Sweco's Urban Insight's mission is to share solutions for future city planning and initiate a dialogue about sustainable urban development. Between 2018 and 2021, Urban Insight reached 22.3 million people through news, press and...
Retrofitting

A Growing Field: Research into Retrofitting

Karl Dickinson -
Research into retrofitting and the energy efficiency of buildings is a growing field. Here’s a sample of some of the most interesting papers around. An Investment Allocation Approach for Building Energy Retrofits This paper introduces a...
Construction

Hemp: Fact File

Abbie Harby -
Hemp has become something of a miracle ingredient over recent years with hemp-based products popping up across the market. And the construction industry has followed suit. With environmental, pollution-mitigating, and health benefits, what’s not...
Retrofitting

Retrofitting Funds, Grants & Loans

Karl Dickinson -
So, you want to retrofit but are not sure how you’re going to finance it? Depending on where you are in the world, you might be fortunate to get some help. Some countries seem...
Retrofitting

Retrofitting, Decarbonisation & Community Energy Guides

Karl Dickinson -
Retrofitting, decarbonisation, renewables, and the energy transition. There’s a behemoth of information out there, and it seems to be growing by the day. That’s why we’ve put together some of the choice cuts to...
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