In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Simona Bianchi, Assistant Professor at the ReStruct Group in the Faculty of Architecture at TU Delft. They talk about advancing climate-resilient building technologies, sustainable urban development, and the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in aligning research with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

This chapter aligns with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable nanotechnology practices that reduce risks to humans and ecosystems. It also supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through advancing innovative, cost-effective, and green nanomaterials for diverse industrial applications.

The lifestyles and worldviews of indigenous communities have long been deeply intertwined with natural resources, particularly water.

This study explores the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in water distribution networks, identifying opportunities for enhancing information retrieval, improving water quality management, implementing predictive maintenance, and optimizing operations, while also addressing challenges related to data quality, scalability, and the need for expertise in both engineering and AI, ultimately providing insights for water utilities and policymakers on leveraging GenAI responsibly.

Using learning curve models and counterfactual inference, esearchers quantify their respective contributions to the decline in total installed cost of wind and PV power.

The article examines the complex systemic risks and vulnerabilities arising from the transition to renewable energy and climate change, emphasizing the need for integrated risk management and collaboration to enhance resilience for first responders and policymakers.

This paper highlights the potential of engineered mineral carbonation to transform cement and concrete into effective carbon sinks by enhancing CO2 storage while maintaining material performance, emphasizing the use of alkaline industrial residues and carbonatable binders. It proposes a strategic roadmap integrating scientific innovation, regulation, and carbon accounting to promote climate-positive construction.