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The CUBE Berlin: Office Building With a ‘Brain’

Thanks to artificial intelligence, the CUBE Berlin adapts to the needs of its users and at the same time creates more efficient control processes. What does this mean for the future of office work?

12 Things You Can Do Right Now to Fight Climate Change

The climate is changing - but are you? Changes in the way you live your life - both big and small - can help you reduce your own personal carbon footprint, and also encourage policy makers to act for the good of the planet.

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It’s Now Possible to Print Highly Efficient, Ultra-Thin Solar Cells

Solar energy technology is constantly developing. What new possibilities does this open up and what role can these defect-tolerant solar cells play in smart infrastructure?

How a New Battery Regulation Should Make Europe’s Batteries More Sustainable

A green future needs sustainable batteries! A new battery regulation in the EU should create better conditions for this in the future. But how does that work exactly?

Cooling Homes Without A/C? Smart Windows Make it Possible

Climate-adaptive windows with a heat-repellent coating offer a means of cooling buildings without the need for additional energy consumption.

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Sustainable Building Revolution: This CO2 Heavyweight Needs a Rapid Transformation

The construction, heating, cooling and disposal of our buildings accounts for around 40 percent of Germany's CO2 emissions. How can the transformation succeed and what do sustainable digital solutions look like? This is the subject of our latest RESET Greenbook.

How Digitalisation Can Help Neighbourhoods Share Electricity

More players in the market are key to driving the shift away from fossil fuels — and digitalisation plays an important role in this. However, digital technologies themselves are also energy-hungry. But there are ways to keep the additional energy consumption low.

Why You Need to Charge Your Smartphone All the Time and What It Has to Do With Tracking

Digitalisation not only has a high electricity demand, but also ensures a constantly growing consumption of resources. Here's how changing your phone use can change this.

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Avoid Returns and Express Deliveries: How to Make Online Shopping More Sustainable

It's never been easier to shop online. But, this convenience is often at the expense of the environment. Is there a sustainable future for online shopping?