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Solar energy is the future – but only if it’s safe
Solar energy today symbolizes clean energy and sustainable progress. However, in the event of a fire, this “green story” can turn into an environmental threat – with the emission of chemicals, toxic gases, and significant material damage. Only comprehensive fire…
Brutalism and Its Identity in the Era of Architectural Uniformity
The architectural style that marked the second half of the 20th century—born out of the need for rapid urban reconstruction and characterized by the raw power of materials and simplicity of form—came to be known as Brutalism. The distinctive, rough…
ABB Home Automation in the Service of Energy Efficiency
Imagine a home that not only responds to your needs but also actively contributes to energy savings. Modern smart architecture integrates technologies that ensure optimal consumption, rational use of resources, and greater living comfort. The ABB-free@home® system embodies these principles…
Sustainability Certificates – Standards Shaping Modern Buildings Worldwide
Sustainable construction is today one of the key directions in contemporary architecture and urban planning. It reduces negative environmental impacts, encourages the rational use of resources, and improves the quality of life for building users. In this process, certification systems…
Trgovska gora – A Quarter Century of Resistance to Nuclear Waste
Trgovska Gora is a hilly-mountainous area on the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, which has come into the public spotlight due to Croatia’s plans to establish longterm storage facilities for radioactive waste from the Krško nuclear power plant…
Innovative Materials: More Efficient Production of Green Hydrogen From Sunlight
Hydrogen is increasingly described as the fuel of the future and one of the best solutions for decarbonizing heavy machinery, such as airplanes and ships, where electrification is not easily feasible. However, a degree of caution is needed in this…
Birds of Serbia under Threat from Climate Change
All birds have, through evolution, adapted to specific environmental conditions – temperature, precipitation patterns, seasonal changes, and the availability of food. This complex ecological framework that enables their survival is now rapidly being disrupted under the influence of climate change.…