Energy efficiency

Modern high-rise urban buildings framed by green tree canopy symbolizing water-energy nexus governance and sustainable building performance

Water-Energy Nexus Governance in Urban Buildings: Toronto’s Reporting Framework

Urban buildings operate at the intersection of energy and water systems, where inefficiencies in one system increase pressure on the other....
Robert C. Brears
4 min read
Interior of a data centre with server racks illustrating digital infrastructure cooling and energy systems.

Water Governance for Sustainable Data Centre Infrastructure

Water governance and policy determine how rapidly expanding digital infrastructure manages its rising demand for reliable cooling water and low-carbon electricity....
Robert C. Brears
5 min read
Close-up view of a green roof with vibrant moss and vegetation contrasting against a concrete surface, symbolizing the harmony between nature and architecture.

Green Roofs: Redefining Urban Development through Architecture and Ecology

Green roofs are redefining urban development by merging architecture and ecology. These vegetated systems transform rooftops into multifunctional green spaces that...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read
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AI in Desalination: Cutting Energy Costs and Strengthening Water Security

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming water management by enhancing operational efficiency, enabling real-time monitoring, and delivering powerful predictive analytics. These innovations...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read

Futuristic Grey+Green Infrastructure in Copenhagen

In 2018, Copenhagen’s new waste-to-energy plant will not only set the bar high for environmental performance but also for architectural integration...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

NYC’s water-energy-carbon nexus

The Paris Climate Agreement commits nations to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius and to aspire to...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

LA’s green growth plan in action

In the 21st century, cities will play an increasing role in developing the green economy. One city that is at the...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

Building a better, stronger Sydney

The City of Sydney’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 Vision aims to create a green, global and connected city that has by 2030...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

HafenCity: A resilient European city on the waterfront

Globally, rising urban populations are increasing the number of people, and the amount of infrastructure, exposed to climate change-related extreme weather...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

Transforming Toronto’s future

Urban areas account for 54% of the world’s population in 2014, yet cities account for 70-75% of natural resource consumption and...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read