A recent earthquake registering 4.9 took place in North Queensland and serves as a reminder that ground movements are taking place at all times and that individuals involved in the design, construction, inspection and the end use of buildings should incorporate adequate measures to minimise...
Providing access to clean drinking water has been a challenge in some parts of the world for years. As the population grows and resources shrink, it becomes an even more pressing matter. New solar technology provides a possible solution by desalinating saltwater with minimal energy...
Successful utilisation of energy resources is dependent upon human behaviour and the actions taken within the built environment. Codes create standards, success is based on the human interface. Abstract Given that human behavior is increasingly recognized to play an essential role in building energy use,...
Fire and Water are killers and need full consideration at all times, both on small and major projects. This article provides food for thought…. Thinking about home improvements? Think about flood resilience During the summer months, many of us turn to garden projects and to...
WOBO Members and fellow professionals are dealing with a range of codes, regulations and performance criteria requiring decisions based on both their qualifications and experience – risk assessment. This is an ongoing process and the article linked below, written by Tony Roscoe, Head of Consulting...
The SUNShINE project – funded under H2020 Energy Efficiency – has successfully set up the Latvian Building Energy Efficiency Facility (LABEEF) to support ambitious energy renovation projects in multi-family buildings using Energy Performance Contracting (EPC). A project pipeline of over 30 buildings has been developed by the...
The ZERO-PLUS project has constructed four residential settlements using Advanced Energy Technology that will achieve near zero and positive energy. The settlements are located in Cyprus, France, Italy and the UK and consist of different typologies of residential buildings. They are now occupied and a...
Get ready for the launch of the European Green Deal call in September! What is in store for the area of energy efficiency? The Green Deal call aims to support, with €1 billion research and innovation projects, its main priorities. The call is structured in eight thematic...
UN Civil Society Conference in Salt Lake City 25-28 August 2019. The conference was considered very successful as there were more than 4000 participants. I have attended the Opening Plenary where 3 items were concentrated on: 1. This was the first UN conference in...
The World Organisation of Building Officials, as part of the reinforcement of its links within the United Nations Habitat, was represented by Governor David Gibson, at the World Urban Forum 9 that took place in Kuala Lumpur. The event focussed on Cities 2030, Cities for...
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