Sustainable design

  • Knowledge partner
    Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Japan
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Knowledge Partner
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Renewable energy
    Energy efficiency
    Forestry
    Transport
    Waste management

    The Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) is an entity that supports the UNEP’s International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC), based in Japan.

  • Country of registration
    United States
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Renewable energy
    Energy efficiency
    Industry

    GreenMax Capital Advisors (official name, CJ Aron Associates Inc.

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    GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is a rating tool that helps people assesses the performance of their building against certain nationally acceptable benchmarks. It evaluates the environmental performance of a building holistically over its entire life cycle, thereby providing a definitive standard for what constitutes a ‘green building’. The rating system, based on accepted energy and environmental principles, seeks to strike a balance between the established practices and emerging concepts, both national and international.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Spain
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Agriculture and forestry
    Coastal zones
    Renewable energy
    Energy efficiency
    Infrastructure and Urban planning
    Transport
    Waste management
    Water

    ACCIONA Ingeniería is the engineering firm of ACCIONA Business Group, one of the leading Spanish companies trading on the IBEX 35. With a history spanning more than a century, ACCIONA is mainly involved in renewable energy, infrastructure, water, and services.

  • Objective

    The World Green Building Council's 2014 report, Health, Wellbeing and Productivity in Offices, included toolkits designed to help businesses measure the impact of their environments and assess the potential for improvement. More toolkits will be added as the project progresses.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    South Korea
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Energy efficiency

    Korea Productivity Center Quality Assurance (KPCQA) is a national top comprehensive certification authority affiliated under The Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy, established by Article 32 of Industrial Development Act in 1994.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Australia
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Energy efficiency
    Infrastructure and Urban planning

    One of Australia's original tertiary institutions, RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Austria
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Energy efficiency
    Industry
    Renewable energy
    Infrastructure and Urban planning

    GrAT is a research and development association developing practical solutions in the field of Appropriate Technology, renewable materials and energy sources, sustainable building, green business and product-service system solutions, resource efficient and cleaner production (RECP), climate change

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Thailand
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Infrastructure and Urban planning
    Water
    Waste management

    estudioOCA is an international landscape architecture, urban design studio and consulting firm, dedicated to the creation of vibrant social and sustainable landscapes.