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Starbucks first store in Italy aims high with LEED certification

Touted as the “most beautiful Starbucks in the world” by Starbucks themselves, the Reserve Roastery in Milan opened this month. The Roastery is Starbucks first store ever in Italy, the first Roastery in Europe, and it is as sustainable as…

Mika Kania13 September 2018

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A Successful Inaugural Greenbuild Europe

The U.S. Green Building Council held the first Greenbuild conference in Europe last month. Nearly 400 professionals from 35 countries and 233 companies gathered in Berlin to network, learn, and further the green building movement in the region. Greenbuild will…

Mika Kania8 May 2018

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Jumpstarting The Eco-Friendly Movement In Your Business

China is becoming more serious about climate change, and Chinese businesses are trying to reflect that. Lots of local businesses and organizations are focused on becoming greener, and it isn't hard to see why. Going green is already helping hundreds of businesses to save…

Mika Kania19 April 2018

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IWBI to Release New Version of WELL in May 2018

Picture source: IWBI About WELL WELL is a performance-based system for measuring and certifying features of the built environment that impact human health and well-being. Since its launch in 2014, WELL now covers more than 760 projects in 32 countries.…

Mika Kania12 April 2018

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Future Workplace: Personalized Space

The latest 2018 EMEA Occupier Survey from CBRE reports a significant increase in demand for healthy workplaces. The Survey highlights three major focuses on user experience improvement: technology, wellness and flexible space. Increasing investment in technology According to the survey,…

Mika Kania28 March 2018

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Interview with Tatler: One Cup of Coffee Can Change an Entrepreneur’s Life Forever

Alessandro Bisagni, the founder of BEE, was interviewed by Tatler Hong Kong, sharing his experience on how a key meeting led to the creation of one of China’s leading building sustainability companies. To read the original article, see Hong Kong…

Mika Kania14 March 2018

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Indoor Environment Matters as Fewer People Go Outside

Recent research found Americans are spending more time inside than they used to; resulting in significant energy consumption reduction. According to the American Time Use Surveys, compared to 2003, in 2012, Americans spent eight more days at home. Staying at…

Mika Kania6 March 2018

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Tokyo to Build World’s Tallest Sustainable Wooden Skyscraper

The Guardian recently reported the Japanese wood products company Sumitomo Forestry Co is planning to build a 350 metre 70-floor tower in Tokyo for its 350th anniversary in 2041. It’s anticipated to be the world’s tallest wooden Skyscraper. The W350…

Mika Kania2 March 2018

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BEE & AIA – Shanghai International Finance Centre Project Tour

10 January 2018, BEE joined AIA Shanghai and JAHN Architects in hosting a tour of the New Shanghai International Finance Centre. As the LEED consultant together with Thornton Tomasetti, BEE introduced the innovative sustainability practices and achievements of the project,…

Mika Kania19 January 2018

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Entertaining During the Holiday Season: Use Eco-Friendly Candles

Conventional paraffin wax candles often contain petroleum by-products, and chronic exposure to these substances have been linked to health problems in the blood, nervous system, and kidneys. To avoid exposing the guests of your holiday party to toxins, stick with…

Mika Kania8 January 2018

Mika Kania

Starbucks first store in Italy aims high with LEED certification

A Successful Inaugural Greenbuild Europe

Jumpstarting The Eco-Friendly Movement In Your Business

IWBI to Release New Version of WELL in May 2018

Future Workplace: Personalized Space

Interview with Tatler: One Cup of Coffee Can Change an Entrepreneur’s Life Forever

Indoor Environment Matters as Fewer People Go Outside

Tokyo to Build World’s Tallest Sustainable Wooden Skyscraper

BEE & AIA – Shanghai International Finance Centre Project Tour

Entertaining During the Holiday Season: Use Eco-Friendly Candles

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