Towards sustainable architecture
Thanks to the directives transposing the major global agreements against climate change, the European Union has become a world leader in sustainable construction.
Tourism can be a positive activity for the planet.
Tourism, understood as the movement of the people from their normal place of residence to another place to enjoy leisure, rest, culture, health, business or family relationships, beyond ancient history, began with the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century. As such, it is a phenomenon that has not stopped growing since. According to data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in 2018 there were 1,400 million international tourist trips, or one sixth of the world's population, and predictions indicate that in 10 years there will be 400 million more. The impact of this activity on particular destinations and the planet [...]
An example of sustainable adaptation and development
Thanks to ingenuity, we’re used to seeing how mankind is capable of adapting to adverse situations and conditions, however it is something that never ceases to surprise us. In India, local engineer Sonam Wangchuk has developed a way of combating drought during the start of spring, by creating artificial glaciers. His idea is based on making use of the cold weather and frosts that occur in the landscapes of Ladakh, in the north-west of the country. The chance of observing one sunny day how a piece of ice remained frozen in the shade of a bridge, and inspired by cultural [...]
This impressive Arctic hotel will produce more energy than it consumes
The first “energy positive” hotel will be built on the Arctic circle. The building is designed to generate energy autonomously and to even produce more than it needs. Its name, Svart meaning “black” in Norwegian, is related to its future location. The ecological hotel will be constructed at the foot of one of the largest glaciers in Norway, Svartisen, “the black glacier”. It will be 100% sustainable; using solar panels and strategic positioning, the building will create its own energy, consuming 85% less compared to a modern, standard hotel. The walls will be heated with geothermal wells and all the [...]