The Environmental and Cultural Benefits of Ecotourism
Global tourism is one of the largest economic generators in the world, with the tourism industry generating over $7.5 trillion in 2014 alone. Although more people than ever are packing their bags and heading to the airport, few consider the environmental and...
3 Benefits of Retrofitting Buildings
Do you know the benefits of retrofitting buildings? Retrofitting involves making a few modifications to commercial buildings that create significant benefits like improved energy efficiency and decreased energy demand. As you might be aware, renovations are costly...
Understanding the US Housing Crisis
According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of newly built, single-family homes dropped to an annual rate of 544,000 units in October. That's the lowest pace since March 2016, and it happens at a time when a housing-shortage issue is slowing down the...
How Circular Construction Is Reshaping the Industry
According to the World Economic Forum, the construction industry is the largest global consumer of resources and raw materials. On the other hand, a significant portion of these materials are not used effectively. For example, in the United States, about 40% of...
The Risks of Natural Resource Depletion
The world population's growth, which leads to overconsumption, pollution, and deforestation, is depleting the planet's natural resources. Unless we make a change, we'll run into serious problems like water and oil shortage, affecting both developed and developing...
