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Contemporary architecture is all about glass and metal. It is characterised by very large glazing and the resulting panoramic views. What are the advantages of using large windows in residential and commercial buildings?

Green construction is undoubtedly a forward-looking trend in the construction industry. Awareness of the climate change to which the sector contributes means that environmental sustainability is taken into account in more and more construction projects. This aspect has significantly changed the perception of, for example, office buildings from the point of view of their functionality.

Fire is one of the most dangerous elements. For this reason, all construction projects undertaken must provide adequate fire protection. What should be done to ensure fire safety in residential buildings? What solutions should you choose for maximum occupant safety?

The hotel industry is currently facing major challenges. Although the passion for travel is still there, the expectations of hotel guests are changing, with an increasing focus on flexibility, personalisation and ecology. How can we show them that the hotel is committed to sustainability?

The ecological aspect is of key importance in contemporary architecture. Architects, developers, contractors and end users alike are more and more likely to follow the rules of sustainability. Apart from the frequent use of renewable energy solutions, technologies that aim to lower energy consumption, reduce the carbon footprint and bring the building and its users closer to the environment are implemented as early as the design stage of buildings. What path will architecture follow in the face of advancing climate change and the global aspiration to reduce the carbon footprint effectively?

Sustainable construction does not only apply to newly erected buildings. It also refers to the modernisation of those already in place to make them more environment-friendly and improve the well-being of those using them. We present sustainable building solutions that can be used by housing cooperatives and other entities.

Fire protection is a priority in the modern construction industry. The solutions in this area must not only offer the highest level of safety, but also be environment-friendly and provide aesthetic consistency with the rest of the building. Find out the biggest challenges for fire protection in modern, glazed buildings.

A 180-metre high river dam, a barracks, or a housing development made with a 3D printer? It's not a science fiction film – it's already happening! The application of 3D printing is on the rise not only in 3D modelling, but also in the creation of full-scale building structures.

As many as 75% of buildings in the European Union are energy inefficient and only 1% of existing structures are renovated each year. For this reason, the EU has initiated a wave of renovations to make the existing buildings more green.

Today, you can hardly imagine a socially responsible business that does not pay attention to climate change and the impact their activities exert on the environment. This is one of the strongest trends under CSR, a concept addressed to a great extent by sustainable buildings. Both investors and architects should bear it in mind.

Sky-rocketing prices of energy and gradual, yet imminent, climate changes are forcing building designers and structural engineers to consider the matter of energy consumption in the created spaces to a greater extent than ever before. One of the basic elements of energy demand management is the selection of appropriate windows. What are the solutions to care about the environment and financial resources of investors and future users in the most effective manner?

How do you provide fire safety in buildings intended to be green? What solutions, according to the applicable fire protection standards, take care of safety and the environment in an efficient manner?

Sustainable construction is a set of actions and solutions with the aim of reducing or completely eliminating the negative impact of buildings on the environment. We have heard more about it in recent years, but the origins of this trend date back to the 1970s.
The traditional building model took into account three basic elements: utility, durability and comfort. In the case of sustainable construction, the environmental aspect is also taken into consideration. However, before this could happen, many years passed before we understood how significantly the construction industry affects the environment and then to develop appropriate rules and standards to counteract this impact.

Concrete is one of the most commonly used building materials. Unfortunately its production process significantly contributes to CO2 emissions, and excessive amounts of this water-impermeable and fast-heating material negatively affect the comfort of its users. Currently about 10 billion tonnes of concrete are used every year, making it the most widely used man-made material in the world. The chemical and thermal combustion processes that take place during the production of cement, the main component of concrete, are the source of about 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions – which is more than the CO2 emissions from jet fuel (2.5%).

Every new building takes up a few dozen or several hundred square metres of space. Urban infrastructure development is necessary, but often the same goals can be achieved with completely different solutions. Find out what the alternatives to high-emission development projects looks like!