Julien Bélair

Germany’s famously stable cooperative banking sector, a cornerstone of its regional economy, is facing a significant test of resilience as tremors from the commercial real estate market ripple through its foundations. The unfolding situation sees six cooperative lenders currently under the

In a significant step toward urban decarbonization, Cardiff has activated a groundbreaking £15.5 million infrastructure project designed to repurpose industrial byproducts into a sustainable energy source for its citizens. The operational launch of the city's new low-carbon Heat Network marks a

As San Francisco confronts the dual challenges of an escalating housing crisis and a rapidly aging populace, a landmark 15-story residential building on Market Street is emerging as a beacon of hope and a model for compassionate urban development. With projections indicating that nearly one-third

Northern Ireland has articulated a bold vision to transform its built environment into a global exemplar of sustainability, yet this ambition is currently constrained by the formidable, real-world challenges that hinder the widespread adoption of green construction practices. The region finds

A new silhouette is rising against Manchester's dynamic skyline, promising not just to alter the view but to fundamentally reshape the living experience for thousands of students in the city's academic heartland. This is the story of how a £160 million vision is being meticulously engineered into a

A late-stage change order. A layout that doesn’t work. A finish stuck in transit. These aren’t just oversights. They’re symptoms of a flawed assumption: that design comes after the build. Today, that approach costs time, money, and value. Designers are now strategic partners, shaping projects from

The persistent frustration of smart lights turning off while you are sitting perfectly still in a room highlights a fundamental flaw in most home automation setups: they rely on motion, not true presence. This distinction has long been the barrier between a merely automated house and a genuinely

The intricate tapestry of modern urban development is often woven with two distinct threads: the grand, forward-looking projects that shape a city's future and the delicate, often overlooked task of mending historical injustices that haunt its past. In a significant event in Ahmedabad, Union Home

With a rich background in construction, design, and architecture, Luca Calaraili brings a unique perspective to the property market, constantly exploring how technology and innovation can reshape real estate investment. His insights are particularly relevant today, as a recent Lendlord survey

Dubai's skyline, long celebrated for its architectural ambition and record-breaking structures, is now the stage for a more subtle yet profound revolution that is fundamentally reshaping its identity from a hub of luxury to a beacon of intelligent urbanism. This transformation moves beyond mere