AeroFarms has secured pre-construction funding for its new indoor vertical farm in Virginia, delivering an innovative approach to sustainable urban development. The facility integrates controlled environment agriculture, reducing resource use in confined urban spaces. This type of energy-efficient infrastructure demonstrates how sustainable building design can align food systems with principles of low carbon design and environmental sustainability in construction.
Cushman & Wakefield has committed to new science-based targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, sending a strong signal to the commercial property sector. As demand grows for net zero carbon buildings and better building lifecycle performance, the initiative reflects an industry-wide shift toward sustainable construction. Forward-thinking developers are now expected to account for Whole Life Carbon and prioritise low-impact construction strategies across the asset lifecycle.
The UK government has initiated its largest clean power contract auction to accelerate renewable energy infrastructure. Projects in offshore wind and solar will require eco-friendly construction approaches and low carbon construction materials to meet future energy demands. These developments form the backbone of future-ready grid integration, powering net zero Whole Life Carbon assets in a cleaner built environment.
Energy Vault has launched a $300 million investment into grid-scale energy storage through its Asset Vault platform. This technology supports the stability of clean energy supply, a key challenge for both remote construction sites and energy-efficient buildings. The integration of storage solutions is central to the Circular Economy in construction and enables decarbonising the built environment by facilitating distributed renewable energy use.
Policy tensions within the International Maritime Organization now threaten the future of green shipping standards, with land-based consequences for ports and supply logistics. Sustainable infrastructure connected to maritime trade—such as terminals and distribution hubs—relies on stable frameworks for environmental sustainability in construction. A setback to maritime decarbonisation would affect the Circular Economy and life cycle thinking in construction across global supply chains.
