{"id":9133,"date":"2023-06-16T07:08:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T07:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfpgreenbuildings.com\/?p=9133"},"modified":"2023-07-14T13:20:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T13:20:18","slug":"buildings-biodiversity-europes-top-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cfpgreenbuildings.com\/news-and-cases\/buildings-biodiversity-europes-top-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Buildings & biodiversity: Europe\u2019s top 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Although biodiversity seems one of the most fuzzy concepts in the environmental world, it might be the most crucial one. A diverse ecosystem is more resistant to shocks, because biodiversity creates resilience in extreme circumstances. Biodiversity is therefore linked to climate change, in being able to protect nature against extreme situations. Reversely, decreased biodiversity eliminates earth\u2019s capacity to withstand extremes, consequently accelerating climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article you\u2019ll read how you can foster biodiversity in the built environment and we bring you up to speed on legislative proposals and changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From clean drinking water to food security: biodiversity is at the root. Rich biodiversity is connected to fertile soil to grow food that is resistant to diseases. Another example: not only the Amazon, but also the seas are vital for oxygen on earth. Half of all oxygen worldwide is produced by the oceans. Pollution exhausts life in seas, threatening oceans\u2019 capabilities to capture CO2 and create oxygen, for which we among others rely on whales and phytoplankton. In short, it can be stated that biodiversity is the fundament of sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How can the built environment contribute to protecting biodiversity? Get inspired by this list of ten buildings enhancing biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first mosque build in Cambridge was the first eco-friendly mosque of Europe at the same time. It facilitates a green roof with a large variety of greenery, among which 20 cypresses. Besides beautiful, the garden is able to absorb extreme rainfalls, preventing floods in the city. Moreover, the rainwater is captured and filtered to irrigate the greenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n