Category: Constructions

To go or not to go? The question mark on the climate conference.

To go or not to go? The question mark on the climate conference.

(And why - spoiler - in the end it is better to participate) The new COP27 that began yesterday and until November 18 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt does not start with great optimism. The disappointing results of COP26 in Glasgow, the global energy crisis triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with many countries in scattered … Continue reading To go or not to go? The question mark on the climate conference.

Changing the built environment paradigm. Now.

Changing the built environment paradigm. Now.

When we founded Living Future Europe almost three years ago, we declared since from our statute what was our mission - to make the world work for 100% of humanity, in the shortest possible time, through spontaneous cooperation without ecological offense or disadvantage of anyone, catalysing the transformation toward communities that are socially just, culturally … Continue reading Changing the built environment paradigm. Now.

RESET, to monitor the indoor air.

RESET, to monitor the indoor air.

“If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it”, paraphrasing Lord Kelvin. This is valid for indoor air too. The RESET Standard is the world’s first sensor-based and performance-driven data standard and certification program for the built environment. The RESET Standard creates a structure for data quality, continuous monitoring, and benchmarking. The standard harnesses the … Continue reading RESET, to monitor the indoor air.

Si fa presto a dire Zero.

Si fa presto a dire Zero.

[the English abstract follows] Zero emissions, zero carbon, zero energy, net zero, net positive, nearly zero energy buildings, carbon neutral, zero impact, carbon-free, carbon negative, carbon off setting, carbon removal, il primo edificio, il primo progetto, il primo intervento di rigenerazione urbana a zero emissioni, il primo ... – aggiungete a piacere. Insomma, si fa … Continue reading Si fa presto a dire Zero.

E’ ora di cambiare aria (nelle scuole)

E’ ora di cambiare aria (nelle scuole)

[the English abstract follows] Un approccio scientifico, un piano d’azione multilivello indirizzato ai vari stakeholders, un mix equilibrato tra teoria e pratica, ricerca e soluzioni, ma soprattutto un modello di collaborazione territoriale e transfrontaliera che ha messo al centro la salute del mondo scolastico. Questo è in poche battute il DNA del progetto Qualità dell’Aria … Continue reading E’ ora di cambiare aria (nelle scuole)

The time for choices

The time for choices

I suppose many have read that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has just published their Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis and that very few have actually read it (it’s almost 4,000 pages) or perhaps have read the 42-page summary. For those who haven't, here are two well done … Continue reading The time for choices

The Regenerative Week is coming

The Regenerative Week is coming

Looking for a bright spot heading to a different future in the dark of these unprecedented times? Mark your calendar next December 2+3 with two full days on regenerative sustainability you absolutely cannot miss. The LFE 2020 Meet-up Wednesday 2nd December is the Living Future Europe day. Promoted by Living Future Europe (LFE), together with … Continue reading The Regenerative Week is coming

Biophilia 2020. Il primo Biophilic Camp italiano.

Biophilia 2020. Il primo Biophilic Camp italiano.

Un’immersione nella natura, cinque giorni insieme nei boschi dell’Alto Adige per apprendere e applicare i principi della progettazione biofilica, in un’esperienza che combina biologia e agile management, architettura e psicologia, ingegneria e sostenibilità rigenerativa. Siete pronti per il primo “Biophilic Camp” italiano? 😉 Quando: 9-13 Ottobre 2020 Dove: San Felice (Bolzano), presso Felizitas Durata: 5 giorni … Continue reading Biophilia 2020. Il primo Biophilic Camp italiano.

The Good Urban Life

The Good Urban Life

Vienna jumps into 2030 with the 5th RESTORE Training School 5th and final #CostRestore Training School will take place in Vienna (Austria) on 21 to 25 September 2020. Applications submission deadline is August 10th, 2020. More information on how to apply and the contents here! Vienna, 10th time in a row elected as most livable … Continue reading The Good Urban Life

10 reasons to watch #LF20 (*)

10 reasons to watch #LF20 (*)

The Living Future annual conference is a game-changing platform for the green building movement’s most innovative leaders to come together to ideate and exchange expertise. This year, ILFI is taking a bold approach to its flagship event by pioneering a new type of powerful, inspiring, motivating, and interactive online experience that can reach more people … Continue reading 10 reasons to watch #LF20 (*)