The ‘built environment’ refers to the human-made environment that provides the setting for human activities, ranging in scale from buildings to cities and beyond. Natural hazards such as earthquakes, ...

Our commitment: Buildings and outdoor spaces on Dalhousie University's campuses provide meaningful access for intended users. The following Built Environment recommendations for Dalhousie’s ...

When one thinks about a diverse environment, indoor areas usually don’t come to mind. However, indoor environments are ripe for microorganisms, which can enter on humans and via exchanges with outdoor ...

The built environment became a form of art showing the power of human ability. Later, Enlightenment thinking further shifted toward the individual.

Cite: Kaley Overstreet. "Designing the Built Environment for Generation Alpha" 14 Jan 2023. ArchDaily.

Currently, cities are responsible for over 70% of emissions globally, and with so many needing to be built to meet projected population growth, continuing at this rate is unsustainable. The built ...

Our joint research by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey, Circularity in the Built Environment: Maximizing CO2 Abatement and Business Opportunities, demonstrates that transitioning from a ...

B uilt environment is the study of the design, construction, and management of man-made surroundings. In India, according to McKinsey’s report India’s Turning Pont, the Built Environment is ...

The built environment accounts for around 40 per cent of global carbon emissions and therefore plays a vital role in global efforts to combat climate change. Recognising this, Holcim’s team of ...