Urban runoff has traditionally been handled via underground pipelines. However, due to urbanisation and climate change, we must now instead build open blue green infrastructure solutions in our cities that divert runoff locally. U…

Krister Larsson and Dag Glebe are researchers within sound and acoustics at RISE. Here the answer some of the internets most common questions about noise.

Growing numbers of people are moving into cities at the same time that climate change needs to be tackled. Consequently, the city of the future needs to be equipped with smart integrated systems for mobility, energy and resources.…

Budget, environment, form and function – many aspects must be considered during construction. The paradox is that those we build for, humans and their needs, can quickly become obscured. Lisa Andersson and Stefan Molnar and t…

Waterworks purify water to make it fit for drinking. Their large concrete structures are subject to wear and tear; however, awareness of the importance of concrete maintenance is spreading. “We want to get away from the cycle of …

Building with wood is good from a climate point of view. In addition to being a natural resource where the production of timber from forestry consumes less energy, the growing forest binds our carbon dioxide emissions. But wh…

Environmentally friendly roof-covering options have become increasingly topical in the construction industry over the course of the last decade, and the demand for sedum-herb roofs has increased. Despite this increasing interest, …