Our experiences of the city are dependent on our gender, race, class, age, ability, and sexual orientation. It was already clear before the pandemic that cities around the world were divided and becoming increasingly unequal. The pandemic has torn back the curtain on many of these pre-existing inequalities.Contributions to this volume engage directly with different urban communities around the world. They give voice to those who experience poverty, discrimination and marginalisatio...

The integration of sustainability requires a paradigm shift in the lifecycle of buildings. By using the BIM method, aspects of sustainable construction can be increasingly integrated into processes and workflows. Information is captured consistently and in a structured way across the lifecycle and made available to all stakeholders.This Essential presents the current status quo of possible applications of the BIM method in sustainable construction. The aim is to promote a fusion of...

Die Integration von Nachhaltigkeit erfordert einen Paradigmenwechsel im Lebenszyklus von Gebäuden. Durch den Einsatz der BIM-Methode können Aspekte des nachhaltigen Bauens verstärkt in Prozesse und Workflows integriert werden. Informationen werden lebenszyklusübergreifend, konsistent und strukturiert erfasst und allen Beteiligten zur Verfügung gestellt. Dieses essential legt den Status quo von Einsatzmöglichkeiten zur Anwendung der BIM-Methode im nachhaltigen Bauen dar. Ziel ist e...