Norwich University

Many civil engineering projects are built on a grand scale. Massive resources are utilised to achieve lofty economic goals. 

Although birth rates in developed countries have slowed down dramatically, figures from the United Nations (UN) show that the world’s population will hit 9.7bn by 2050.

Climate change, pollution-related illnesses, and energy costs have prompted engineers and architects to develop green solutions. New residential and commercial building and renovations are designed to be more environmentally friendly, thereby reducing emissions, illnesses, and energy consumption. Using sustainable practices is a hot trend in renovation and new building development, one that was developed more than 50 years ago when most builders and designers gave the idea little thought.