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...
What Are Net Zero Energy Buildings?
A net-zero building is designed to produce enough renewable energy to meet its energy consumption requirements. These buildings are revolutionizing the construction sector because they push the industry towards sustainable development. Why is this so important?...
The Importance of Habitat Conservation
In the history of the planet, several species went extinct naturally. According to one study, it would cost $76 billion a year to preserve threatened land animals. So, why should we bother with habitat conservation and the preservation of endangered species? Why...
