Katrin Lenz: Optimising buildings’ environmental footprint over lifecycle
Performing life cycle assessment of energy efficient buildings can prevent shifting the environmental burden in different stages of the building’s lifespan
Energy, Ecobuilding, Germany, Interview, Stefan Grünert
Waste models as green crystal balls
To improve current resources use and decrease related waste, scientists are now building material consumption models focusing down to the national level
Environment, Spain, Austria, Article, Recycling, Stefan Grünert
The big picture is the greener picture
Life cycle analysis serves as a tool to evaluate the environmental impact over the life time of buildings and thus to improve their green performance beyond a mere reduction of energy consumption  
Energy, Environment, Ecobuilding, Germany, United Kingdom, Austria, Article, Stefan Grünert
Mitigating our carbon footprint
Scientists have developed prediction tools to model the impact of policies aimed at reducing our ecological footprint on the environment
Environment, Pollution, United Kingdom, Austria, Article, Stefan Grünert