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A Guest contribution by Tatiana Polidi, Executive Director of the Institute for Urban Economics, for the Moscow Urban Forum A few decades have passed since Moscow emerged on a post-industrial development path, leaving behind the zenith of production growth. The…
Recently the Moscow Government published under the headline “Moscow, the city for life” its seven development priorities. A document distributed at the Moscow Urban Forum in December 2013. Moscow is with a population of over 12 million people one of…
On the coast of the Gulf of Finland, south-west of the centre of St Petersburg, a major residential complex for up to 35 000 residents is under construction. The Baltic Pearl with housing, shopping centres and public buildings is currently…
Since a few years the largest developing countries and big emerging market economies are playing an increasing role in hosting major sports events. The last developed country hosting a FIFA World Cup had been Germany in 2006. The World Cup…
#Materials : Polyurethane has excellent thermal insulation features. It is made from petrochemical products and is thus non biodegradable and harmful for the environment. Its recycling into an insulation foam helps reduce its environmental impact #rethink #ecology #recycle pic.twitter.com/UomcTJPDU1
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#materials: cellulose wadding is an excellent bio-based insulation material with a lifespan of up to 20 years. It is made from #Recycled paper and cardboards that are crushed then mixed with boron salt. It is very affordable however it is not water resistant. #rethink #Ecology pic.twitter.com/QSveGaGsuX
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#Materials : often confused with plastic floorings, #linoleum is a sustainable bio-based material. Made with chalk, resin, natural pigments, jute, wood powder and linseed oil, it is an environmentally friendly alternative to polymer floors such as PVC #rethink #Ecology pic.twitter.com/rtzmcI27Nk
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#Materials textile tiles are made from recycled clothes. They offer a good acoustical insulation and an aesthetic touch to indoor spaces in spite of their low water and impact resistance. Being upcycled thus expensive, they are intended for high-end interiors #rethink #Ecology pic.twitter.com/2yiu0rFfgu
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#Materials Hemp concrete or “hempcrete” is a composite material made of hemp chips and Prokalk lime. Its has excellent thermal, acoustical and hygrometric insulation features and is used for internal and external insulation of existing buildings #rethink #Ecology pic.twitter.com/NL6CWc21Xl
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