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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…
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,…
Green roofs are redefining urban development by merging architecture and ecology. These vegetated systems transform rooftops into multifunctional green spaces that address environmental, economic, and social challenges in cities. Explore how Amsterdam’s…
Artificial intelligence is transforming desalination by improving efficiency, lowering emissions, and strengthening water resilience. Discover how Qatar’s Umm Al Houl plant is using AI-driven systems to optimize operations and secure reliable water supplies for the future.
In 2018, Copenhagen’s new waste-to-energy plant will not only set the bar high for environmental performance but also for architectural integration into the landscape with the plant containing a variety of green…
The Paris Climate Agreement commits nations to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius and to aspire to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. In support, New York…
In the 21st century, cities will play an increasing role in developing the green economy. One city that is at the forefront is Los Angeles (LA), which has recently published its second…
The City of Sydney’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 Vision aims to create a green, global and connected city that has by 2030 reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 70%, compared to 2006…
Globally, rising urban populations are increasing the number of people, and the amount of infrastructure, exposed to climate change-related extreme weather events. At the same time, the growth of cities has contributed…
Urban areas account for 54% of the world’s population in 2014, yet cities account for 70-75% of natural resource consumption and contribute towards environmental degradation in areas far beyond their boundaries. At…
