EVORA has supported Moorfield on development and delivery of its sustainability programme for a number of years now. This is the third year we have assisted in the production of their Corporate Social Responsibility report. Moorfield has done well over the past 12 months achieving like-for-like energy reductions of 13%, carbon reductions of 38% and […]
The London Plan, which dictates all planning and development in the capital, is currently undergoing a major rewrite but many in the sector are unaware that some significant changes and adjustments have already come into force. In October last year, the Greater London Authority (GLA) published updated Energy Assessment Guidance which applies from January this […]
It is becoming increasingly difficult to separate climate related risk from the conventional view of financial risk. So how do you assess the financial risks related to climate change? Unpredictable weather patterns across the world can influence everything from food prices, health costs, retail clothing sales patterns as well as how effective and efficient our buildings […]
Welcome to my second blog post about the creation of an engaging workplace in a growing company. Today, I will be focusing on simple and affordable tips and tricks on how to make your office a pleasant and productive environment for your employees. Why is this important? Providing an attractive workplace is key for employees’ […]
EVORA has been growing fast, with over 100% team growth in the last 18 months alone. While such growth is exciting, we also had to overcome some challenges in order to keep and nurture our positive office culture. In this series of blog posts, I will take you on a journey about the creation of […]
This blog is part of our Net Zero series for World Green Building Week 2017 – read more here. As part of the World Green Building Week 2017 theme #OurHeroisZero, this blog explores the opportunities and considerations for on-site renewables in the wider context of net zero energy buildings. What are net zero energy buildings? […]
I highlighted in parts 1 & 2 of the series that the Internet of Things (IoT) will have a dramatic effect in shaping the commercial real estate industry but that it also presents significant opportunities to add value. With an emphasis on Big Data, data acquisition, accessibility, visualisation and more efficient reporting tools, the need […]
There is no doubt that the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the commercial real estate sector. It has emphasised the use of space in buildings, tapping into the connections of people and the environment. For real estate investment and management, buildings, people and energy performance form part of the network which can benefit from […]
The world is becoming more interconnected than ever before. The ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) is an exciting development for many industries and disciplines. You do not have to be a technology expert to realise the potential of IoT. This blog series takes you on a journey to demystify the IoT concept. Throughout the series, you […]
Interest in Science-Based Targets (SBTs) has grown significantly following last year’s Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris (which led to a climate change agreement signed by 195 member states) and more recently at COP22 in Marrakech. For a general overview, take a look at Part 1 for a short introduction to Science-Based Targets. The […]
