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Has sustainable Norwegian wood become the top timber?

Has sustainable Norwegian wood become the top timber?

A toughening process using agricultural crop waste is making softwood more durable and it’s gaining popularity with architects for a range of projects

Gela Pertusini16 May 2022

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The rise of the chief sustainability officer

The rise of the chief sustainability officer

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The rise of the chief sustainability officer

The role of sustainability officer is now a key position for any company with serious ESG goals. Modus finds out what part the built environment plays in their work

Karen Day 13 April 2022

Fusion energy: nuclear but not as we know it

Fusion energy: nuclear but not as we know it

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Fusion energy: nuclear but not as we know it

Generating energy from the fusion process would be revolutionary – sustainable, renewable and carbon-neutral. Is it finally within our grasp?

Gela Pertusini 28 March 2022

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Credit check: the problem with carbon offsetting

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go to article Credit check: the problem with carbon offsetting

Karen Day23 March 2022

Environmental management

Environmental surveying

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Land and resources

Project management

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Flood the market: protecting homes from extreme weather

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go to article Flood the market: protecting homes from extreme weather

Modus staff28 February 2022

Building conservation

Environmental surveying

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Marine environments

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Water management

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Developing the world’s first energy-positive hotel

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go to article Developing the world’s first energy-positive hotel

Gela Pertusini11 February 2022

Commercial property

Environmental surveying

Marine environments

Project management

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How can construction overcome its dependence on plastic?

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go to article How can construction overcome its dependence on plastic?

Stephen Cousins02 February 2022

Environmental management

Environmental surveying

Land and resources

Materials and resources

Project management

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What’s in a tree: how effective is carbon offsetting?

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go to article What’s in a tree: how effective is carbon offsetting?

Stephen Cousins23 November 2021

Environmental management

Materials and resources

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Can we overcome our dependence on fossil fuels?

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go to article Can we overcome our dependence on fossil fuels?

Modus staff19 November 2021

Materials and resources

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The race to decarbonise building heating

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go to article The race to decarbonise building heating

Catherine Early18 November 2021

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Can every country transition to clean energy?

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go to article Can every country transition to clean energy?

Modus staff16 November 2021

Materials and resources

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How can the built environment tackle air pollution?

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go to article How can the built environment tackle air pollution?

Modus staff12 November 2021

Environmental management

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Designing homes for the climate crisis: are we ready?

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go to article Designing homes for the climate crisis: are we ready?

Hugo Cox02 November 2021

Natural disasters