The 5Ps rule to connect Heritage and Sustainability in buildings.

The 5Ps rule to connect Heritage and Sustainability in buildings.

The key behind Heritage and sustainability lies in the rule of 5p People – Partnership – Planet – Peace and Prosperity. ICOMOS (2021) Under this framework, we can apply a sensitive restoration of our buildings and at the same time implement robust design strategies that can improve indoor comfort and energy performance. Want to know…

Measuring Health And Well-Being through building standards – Well and Fitwel

Measuring Health And Well-Being through building standards – Well and Fitwel

Nowadays, there is a general consensus about the need for green buildings, energy, and water-efficient buildings where construction waste is minimized. Since we spend most of our time indoors, Covid-19 pandemic and new lifestyles are showing us the importance of healthy and comfortable buildings as drivers for improved human performance and overall well-being. Luca Caruso…

Double C Block research – Reinventing the Insulated Concrete Masonry Unit

Double C Block research – Reinventing the Insulated Concrete Masonry Unit

Double C-Block is an innovative new building element, combining both hygro-thermal and acoustic properties en suite, condensed into a 200mm building block, yet without compromising the desired consistent structural compressive strength. The Department of Environmental Design is proposing a new building element, namely the Double C-Block, which is an innovative idea of combining both hygro- thermal…