Geraldine Chua . Articles Designing the Dutch way A new pavilion in Amsterdam’s financial district is leading the way in completely circular buildings—structures that are not physically round, but that practice the principles of the circular economy. World’s largest wooden building designed to be updated over time Smart, circular, high-tech and radical. These words describe The Dutch Mountains (TDM), a new project in the Netherlands that’s set to be the world’s largest timber building. Researchers use virtual reality to help plan green spaces in cities Researchers at North Carolina (NC) State University have used immersive virtual reality (IVR) to examine the impact of different green space configurations in urban settings. The global green building materials market is expected to reach $377 billion by 2022—and Australia is leading the way. Here are three examples of the Australian AEC sector working closely with universities and manufacturers to develop innovative products, materials and systems that have changed the sustainability game. Research shows sustainable homes are easier to sell Green homes sell faster and for more than properties without any sustainability features, according to a new study. Meet Australia’s First 6 Star Green Star Multi-Residential Project According to the GBCA, the decision to only specify high-quality and durable materials locally required extra flexibility during the design process.