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Report sets out nine ways cities can reduce carbon emissions

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A report published by the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation sets out what its authors claim are best practices developed by pioneer cities that are reducing carbon emissions from urban development projects. Seattle provides an expedited permitting process for projects that meet embodied carbon standards.

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Future Of CRE: Zero-Carbon Workplaces

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This holistic approach can lead to innovative, flexible, and sustainable workplace environments. We think this should happen in the following ways: Design for Decarbonization In working toward a zero-carbon workplace, we have an opportunity to innovate by delivering flexible, smart, carbon-free workplace environments.

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Focussing on people means business transformation is far more likely to succeed

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According to the joint research based on analysis of 846 senior leaders, and 840 workforce members, across 23 countries and 16 industry sectors, and five qualitative case studies, turning points are ubiquitous in nearly all transformation programs. The data reveals that at the centre of this new thinking are humans.

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How to Become an AI Consultant in 2024

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Applied, practical experience—demonstrating a track record of projects and solutions built with AI. Sometimes not everyone can gain that experience on the job, so articulating projects you’ve done on your own to learn hands-on or examples you’ve implemented to convey proficiency [is helpful],” Tom says.

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Designing for Collaboration: Avoiding Common Mistakes in Coworking Space Layout and Design

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By understanding the principles of coworking space design, we can create environments that bring out the best in people and inspire true collaboration. Incorporating natural elements and biophilic design : Bring in elements of nature, like plants or natural materials, to create a calming and inspiring environment.

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You Can Now Find Community Abroad in Thanks to Digital Nomad Villages

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Micaela Vieira, project manager at Startup Madeira, explains that Digital Nomads Madeira Islands was pitched as a pandemic pilot project. Their project is something of a case study, but they’ve received promising feedback. And the draw of digital nomad villages goes beyond logistics. “The

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Chance to retrofit offices is going begging, report claims

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Setting out the most cost- and carbon-effective retrofit measures in the immediate and longer term, the guidance reframes retrofit as an iterative process rather than a standalone project. Yetunde Abdul, Head of Climate Action at UKGBC, said: “Retrofitting our commercial buildings is critical to achieving our net zero carbon goals.