#AccessForTheFuture: Why We Are Joining the UN’s Decade of Action in 2020
Humanity is facing a myriad of exceptional problems. Climate scientists, demographers, and development economists have long alerted the world about them: With the rising temperatures already affecting vulnerable communities, climate change is the single biggest challenge threat to sustainable development.
These 5 Trends Will Dominate Office Design in 2020
The rise of remote work, also known as telecommuting, is unstoppable and inevitable. In the United States alone, the number of remote workers skyrocketed by 159 percent between 2005 and 2017. In the meantime, by now, millennials are the largest working group in many parts of the world.
Singapore Changi: A Peek Inside the World’s Best Airport
The rain cascades through the oculus in the middle of a giant dorm. People walk up a spiraling forest, which’s trees keep changing colors with undulating lights. Among the living plants like palms, fig-trees, orchids, and anthurium, a robot glides on the floor to regulate the traffic. This scene isn’t from a science fiction movie, but a regular occurrence at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Top 5 Pavilions to Visit During Expo 2020 Revealed
Held every five years since the 1850s, Expo events keep offering invaluable insights about solutions for some of humanity’s biggest challenges. Designed around the three theme districts of opportunity, mobility, and sustainability, many believe the Expo 2020 in Dubai will be the most ambitious one to the date.
Why Your Building’s Life Cycle Assessment Matters
Dubbed as a “cradle-to-grave” or “cradle-to-gate” approach, a life cycle assessment (LCA) first came into fruition in the United States in the late 1960s as a part of the National Environmental Policy Act.
The Essential Winter Checklist for Automatic Doors and Windows
The winter is descending on the Northern Hemisphere, with millions celebrating the seasonal festivities. However, it’s not just wellness-promoting energy that can enter through the doors and windows: Without the right insulation and measures, bitterly cold winter air might be the unwanted guests of the winter parties, accelerating the utility bills and causing residents discomfort.
