Archive
A focused section of the long-running Mark and Focus publication record.
Urban buildings operate at the intersection of energy and water systems, where inefficiencies in one system increase pressure on the other. This interdependence defines the Water-Energy Nexus (WEN) in buildings and shapes…
Urban energy systems face pressure to decarbonise while maintaining affordability and reliability. Sewage Heat Recovery (SHR) captures residual thermal energy from wastewater that would otherwise dissipate. This approach strengthens urban resilience by…
Urban areas face rising flood risk as climate change increases rainfall intensity and frequency. Hard surfaces and legacy drainage systems limit infiltration, which elevates the likelihood of rapid surface water flooding. Managing…
Water scarcity and agricultural demand place sustained pressure on arid food systems. Digital oversight is increasingly required to balance productivity with conservation at scale. Artificial Intelligence (AI) enables the measurement, analysis, and…
Water governance and policy determine how rapidly expanding digital infrastructure manages its rising demand for reliable cooling water and low-carbon electricity. As data centre capacity increases, weak coordination between land use planning,…
Cities in arid and water-stressed regions face growing pressure to reduce potable water demand while supporting population growth. Urban water reuse systems offer a practical pathway by capturing and reusing non-potable water…
Urban wastewater systems face rising hydraulic loads, stricter discharge limits, and growing expectations to contribute to climate and resource objectives. Traditional treatment models focus on pollution removal but leave energy and material…
