Carbon footprint in buildings: The role of LCA
According to the latest report published by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (Global ABC) on the global state of buildings and construction 2022, the current building sector is responsible for more than 37% of CO2 emissions associated with energy and...
Optimizing water use with LEED
World population growth, water poverty, progressive increase in water consumption, poor management of water resources, and the existence of obsolete infrastructures are significant factors contributing to the global water problem. In the context of buildings, users...
How does climate change impact the real estate sector?
Today, October 24, is the International Day against Climate Change, with the aim of alerting the world community about the harmful and devastating effects of climate change on the planet. This international day pursues one of themost important Sustainable Development...
Sustainable urbanism: The impact of bicycles on sustainability
Sustainable urbanism is essential to contribute to the crossroads faced by modern cities: achieving a balance between urban growth, environmental sustainability and the quality of life of their inhabitants. In this scenario, cycling emerges as a transformative force...
Exploring the WELL Certificate on Mental Health Day
Today, October 10, is Mental Health Day, with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of mental health and promoting awareness around the world. In this context, we would like to take this opportunity to explore the WELL certificationa building assessment tool...
How to manage water consumption in the real estate sector?
Water consumption management in the real estate sector is a critical challenge: according to data from the National Statistics Institute, Spanish households spend an average of 133 liters of water per person per day. Monitoring and managing water consumption is...
Promoting water sustainability
Water, essential for life and human development, is facing increasing pressure due to rising demand and environmental challenges. Consequently, water footprint education and awareness in building construction and management are essential pillars for sustainability....
The future of sustainable housing
In Spain, the real estate sector generates 30% of energy consumption and is responsible for 35% of CO2 emissions. Considering that emission neutrality and energy efficiency are key to address the challenges related to climate change and the sector’s carbon...
