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Davos 2022
Why we need global cooperation on decarbonizing cities and real estate
Given more than 60% of carbon emissions within cities typically come from buildings, a concerted effort to decarbonize real estate is needed sooner rather than later.
Real Estate
Here are five policies to help solve the global housing crisis
The housing crisis is causing deep unrest due to dissatisfaction over living conditions for a multigenerational group – with the youngest being most impacted.
Inequality
This is why owning a home is more difficult than ever for young people
Fluctuations in labour markets, housing markets, and financial conditions can leave a mark on a generation, restricting their access to homeownership.
Cities and Urbanization
A growing share of Americans say affordable housing is a major problem where they live
During the COVID-19 pandemic, American homebuyers have seen house prices rise, with 85% feeling that the availability of affordable housing is a problem.
Davos Agenda 2022
A guide to decarbonizing the built environment
Cutting built environment emissions is needed urgently if we are to meet our climate goals. Here's where decision-makers should be focusing their efforts.
Davos Agenda 2022
The conversation about green real estate is moving on as corporates prioritize sustainability
It will take $5.2 trillion over the next decade alone to decarbonize the built environment and green real estate.
Real Estate
Think you need a smart building? Here are 8 real business drivers for adopting real estate tech
What are the business drivers motivating technology decisions in real estate? More clarity on these would remove barriers to successful technology adoption for smart buildings
Cities and Urbanization
4 expert views on how to accelerate investment in green buildings and decarbonize cities
Cities are major carbon emitters and with urban populations set to rise it's vital we decarbonize buildings. But how can we boost the scale of investment?
Real Estate
The 15-minute city meets human needs but leaves desires wanting. Here’s why
Various places around the world have begun to embrace the 15-minute city, but the model risks excluding disadvantaged communities
Real Estate
The 10 Green Building Principles aiming to get real estate to net zero
The real estate industry has a key role to play in bringing down carbon emissions – but too few organizations currently have sustainability action plans.
SDG 13: Climate Action
Here are 7 of the world's greenest buildings at COP26 - and how they can help tackle climate change
From one of the world’s tallest timber buildings in Sweden, to a school made from bamboo in Indonesia, Build Better Now at COP26 features some of the world's greenest buildings and soluti...
Cities and Urbanization
This is the urban redesign that will define success for the future city
A city’s attractiveness won’t be based on tax policy and corporate presence, but on amenities, experience, talent and people.
Real Estate
What is the Evergrande debt crisis and why does it matter for the global economy?
Evergrande debt is now over $305 billion. The world’s most indebted real estate company is on the brink of collapse, and the news sent global markets tumbling.
Real Estate
Teaming up to decarbonize real estate: This is how cities can achieve net-zero
Strong partnerships between city governments, real estate occupiers and investors are instrumental to driving the net-zero carbon agenda.
Real Estate
Why the art of place-making can lift our cities
Paying attention to individual details makes all the difference when conceiving urban developments – and will be vital in future to making our cities sustainable.