Municipal buildings

Once the technology launches later in the summer, the public and all relevant city departments will be able to access the same record through an online platform, providing clarity and transparency.   Reno is launching its Biggest Little Blockchain pilot for historical building records The City of Reno in Nevada has announced a pilot programme […]

Seoul Metropolitan Government is aiming to replace old heating and cooling systems in public buildings with geothermal ones to help achieve carbon-neutrality by 2050.   SMG is introducing an eco-friendly geothermal energy system in public buildings The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) has announced it is converting its public buildings, including city hall, to an eco-friendly […]

Research identifies that the most successful cities balance regulation, incentives, innovation and accelerators and work in partnership with landlords, investors, developers and occupiers.   Cities must act now not wait for regulation when it comes to decarbonising buildings City governments are setting ambitious sustainability targets – often well ahead of national goals – but plans […]

Systems aim to mitigate the effects of climate change and are linked to a smart water management hub which uses predictive weather technology to reduce the likelihood of localised flood risk ahead of storm events.   Systems link to a smart water hub which uses predictive weather technology Smart grey water systems at two new-build Glasgow nurseries […]

A raft of measures in the 2022-23 draft budget include creating new open space, protecting parks, progressing the Power Melbourne project and cutting emissions.   Melbourne has committed more than $26m to protect parks and gardens The City of Melbourne is investing more than $50m to combat climate change and create a greener more sustainable […]

Leading organisations across the built environment are backing an initiative to develop a standard for verifying UK buildings as net zero carbon.   Buildings are directly responsible for around one quarter of carbon emitted by the UK A cross-industry steering group, representing stakeholders across the built environment, have teamed to develop a standard for verifying […]

Seoul will open virtual Seoul City Square and indoor event venues during the pilot programme with the project further expanding to key events, forums, and educational programmes run by the city government.   Real pictures of Seoul Plaza (left) and screenshots from the metaverse (right) The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is working with Seoul Institute […]

Climate action projects span solar roof installations on three City properties and deployment of $300,000 of air quality sensor equipment in the Texan city.   Approved proejcts help to progress Dallas’ strategy to lower council’s carbon footprint The Dallas City Council has approved projects to advance the City’s Comprehensive Environmental Climate Action Plan (CECAP) goals. […]