Knowledge & perspectives
The role of buildings in contributing to global climate change is significant, accounting for nearly 40% of global energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions[^1^].…
Read insight — The Path to Net Zero Buildings in India: Where Are We?Introduction: Recycling plays a pivotal role in addressing the global waste management crisis and reducing our environmental footprint. By diverting materials from landfills and reusing…
Read insight — Navigating the Challenges and Unlocking the PotentialIntroduction: In the face of escalating climate change concerns, the concept of carbon credits has gained significant traction as an innovative tool to incentivize sustainable…
Read insight — Carbon Credits: Unlocking the Value of Environmental StewardshipDaylighting – the art and science of bringing natural light into buildings – has always been an essential aspect of sustainable building design. Beyond the…
Read insight — Illuminating the Path to Green Certification: A Guide to Daylight SimulationBuilding energy simulation has become an essential tool for designing high-performance, energy-efficient commercial buildings. In this guide, we’ll explain the process of conducting an energy…
Read insight — Energy Simulation in Commercial Buildings: A Comprehensive GuideBuilding energy simulations are critical for designing energy-efficient and high-performance buildings. With a reliable tool like Integrated Environmental Solutions’ Virtual Environment (IES VE), building professionals…
Read insight — Conducting Energy Simulation with IES VE: A Step-by-Step GuideWe’re bringing to you a compelling case study this week that centers around a notable office building named Green Tech Innovation, located in Delhi. Green…
Read insight — Waste Management Case studies: A Case Study on Waste Management Right SizingThe world has seen an unprecedented surge in electronic waste, better known as e-waste, with the rapid advancement of technology. The disposal and management of…
Read insight — Policy Recast Targets Quantitative E-Waste Recycling: A Move Towards a Sustainable FutureInfrastructure plays a pivotal role in achieving a zero waste economy. But what exactly does zero waste infrastructure look like? From comprehensive recycling programs to…
Read insight — Building the Future: Zero Waste InfrastructureWaste diversion is a key performance indicator in measuring an organization’s sustainability efforts. It represents the amount of waste that is prevented from going to…
Read insight — Crunching the Numbers: How to Calculate Your Waste Diversion