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Welcome to Gaia Blog!

“Sustainable architecture is a revised conceptualization of architecture in response to a myriad of contemporary concerns about the effects of human activity.”
(Williamson, Radford, Bennetts – Understanding Sustainable Architecture)

Hello, I am Gaia! Gaia Blog was created to be a space for popularisation, to disseminate and share technical and scientific topics rendered in a language accessible to all. We will talk about sustainability in the field of architecture and construction, focusing on the unique characteristics of our rubber floor coverings.

This blog has an educational purpose. Some purely scientific arguments could be simplified to facilitate understanding for a wider audience.

13 May 2026

CO₂ equivalent: what it is, how it is calculated and why it matters more than CO₂ alone

In the language of sustainability, talking only about CO₂ is almost never enough to truly describe the climate impact of a product, process or company. This is why CO₂ equivalent is now used.

28 April 2026

Calculating CO₂ emissions: a practical guide for the construction industry

Sustainability is now a key factor when selecting supplies for construction sites. Find out how to calculate CO2 emissions in the construction industry.

17 March 2026

Carbon Footprint: Complete Guide to Measurement and Reduction in Construction

The Carbon Footprint represents the objective unit of measurement used to evaluate the real environmental impact of a building or a material.

7 October 2025

The invisible importance of the B-side

That is: ecodesign is the future, even when you don’t see it.

18 September 2025

Let’s talk about ECODESIGN

What it is and how to use it in a beneficial and useful manner (for the environment)

18 July 2025

SBTi VALIDATION: What It Is and How It Works

What it is and how it works

11 June 2025

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EPD – 6

Epd for the inquisitive, diligent and resolute: what to read and why it is important to know

15 May 2025

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EPD – 5

Part five: how to calculate the total gwp impact of a product

14 April 2025

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EPD – 4

Part four: about renewable content

1 April 2025

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EPD – 3

Part three: about recycled content

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