This report presents the results of a peer review on energy efficiency in Chinese Taipei. Chinese Taipei volunteered to undergo a peer review and this was the second review of an APEC economy undertaken under the APEC peer review on energy efficiency (PREE). The Review Team visits the economy and interviews a range of people knowledgeable on […]
This report presents the results of a peer review on energy efficiency in Malaysia. Malaysia volunteered to undergo a peer review and this was the second review of an APEC economy undertaken under the APEC peer review on energy efficiency (PREE). The Review Team visits the economy and interviews a range of people knowledgeable on energy […]
This report presents the results of a peer review on energy efficiency in Thailand. Thailand volunteered to undergo a peer review and this was the second review of an APEC economy undertaken under the APEC peer review on energy efficiency (PREE). The Review Team visits the economy and interviews a range of people knowledgeable on […]
This report presents the results of a peer review on energy efficiency in Vietnam. Vietnam volunteered to undergo a peer review and this was the second review of an APEC economy undertaken under the APEC peer review on energy efficiency (PREE). The Review Team visits the economy and interviews a range of people knowledgeable on […]
This report presents the results of a peer review on energy efficiency in New Zealand. New Zealand volunteered to undergo a peer review and this was the second review of an APEC economy undertaken under the APEC peer review on energy efficiency (PREE). The Review Team visits the economy and interviews a range of people […]
This report presents the results of a peer review on energy efficiency in Chile. Chile volunteered to undergo a peer review and this was the second review of an APEC economy undertaken under the APEC peer review on energy efficiency (PREE). The Review Team visits the economy and interviews a range of people knowledgeable on […]
In a 2012 Turner Construction survey of 718 U.S. real estate owners, developers and
tenants, 90% were committed to environmentally sustainable practices. More than
half were “extremely” or “very” committed to green principles. And a 2013 McGraw-
Hill Construction global report found that 51% of architects, engineers, contractors,
consultants and building owners surveyed in 62 countries say it’s likely that more than
60% of their work will be “green” by 2015.
This slideshow gives an overview of the Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) High Speed Rail project, which links Taipei to Kaohsiung. Travel between the two cities at a distance of 345 km, would take 5-10 hours by car (without considering traffic congestion) and 5-8 hours by traditional rail, but with the HSR, travel time is reduced to 90 minutes.
This slideshow by Dr. S.K. Jason Chang, Professior at National Taiwan University takes a look at smart transportation alternatives to personal motorized transportation. The document introduces examples of successful smart transit developments around Asia and Europe.
This book examines the concept of the compact city and the implication of the current urban context for compact city policies. It explores their potential outcomes, particularly in terms of how it can contribute to Green Growth and looks at developing indicators to monitor compact city and track policy performance.