Balancing Liveability and Climate Goals: Edinburgh’s Path to Sustainable Building

Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, has long been recognized for its rich cultural history and intricate urban fabric. The city thrives within its museums, tenement housing, and shops nestled in Georgian buildings. In 2022, Time Out ranked Edinburgh as the world's best city, citing its efficiency across community building and urban systems such as public transport. However, as climate change makes its effects progressively visible at an urban level, the city inevitably runs into a pressing dilemma: how to sustain this quality of life in increasingly difficult conditions.

A close connection to nature plays a keyrole for the building community 'Wohnen Hoch Drei' which isn't necessarily bound to borders of the property but is also reflected in the careful and sustainable use of natural materials.

Namia River Retreat is a five-star sustainable wellness resort located on a five-hectare private island along the Thu Bon River, less than two kilometers from Hoi An Ancient Town. Set within a landscape of tropical abundance and cultural depth, the project honors the identity of Quang Nam Province — a place where nature, history, and craftsmanship coexist in harmony. The design draws inspiration from the area's UNESCO World Heritage status, emphasizing the preservation of local character and ecological integrity while shaping a contemporary retreat for rest and renewal.

The new headquarters building for XPENG Motors, whose architectural design was led by Sun Wei of weico architects, is now fully constructed. It welcomed its first occupants on October 20th of this year, officially entering the commissioning phase.